Nurse Practitioner, Neurology - Faculty **Galveston, Texas, United States** **New** Patient Care UTMB Health Requisition # 2503997 **JOB SUMMARY** Provides advanced practice health care services as well as documentation of services, collaborates with colleagues and clinical director, supervises assigned support staff, participates in quality assurance activities, and demonstrates a commitment to quality health care. **EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE** **Minimum Qualifications:** + Completion of a graduate level (or higher) nurse practitioner program accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) + No experience required **LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS OR CERTIFICATIONS** **Required:** + Certification by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) + Licensed Registered Nurse (RN) by the Texas Board of Nursing (TBON) + Licensed Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) in a nurse practitioner clinical area of specialization by the Texas Board of Nursing (TBON) _Current RN’s who have not yet completed their nurse practitioner program or recent graduates who have not yet obtained their ANCC/AANP certification or APRN nurse practitioner license are eligible to apply for this position. However, official employment is contingent upon the successful completion of an accredited nurse practitioner program, ANCC/AANP certification and APRN nurse practitioner licensure._ **Minimum Qualifications:** Master's degree with NP certification. Current license or valid permit to practice professional nursing in Texas. No experience required. **Job Duties:** The nurse practitioner functions as an advanced practitioner providing primary health care for a caseload of patients in the area of clinical specialization. + Supports neurology in their clinical operations. + Supports neurology inpatient services. + Operates independent clinics to see neurology patients. + Follows up on labs and diagnostic studies and returns patient phone calls. + Follows up on patients after discharge. + Executes physicians’ orders in accordance with legal, ethical, and institutional standards. + Executes diagnostic & therapeutic procedures the physicians may assign. + Adheres to internal controls established for the department. **Preferred Qualifications:** Clinical experience working in neurology **Salary Range:** Commensurate with experience. **EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:** UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Compensation