Nurse Practitioner - Saint Vincent's House (Galveston) **Galveston, Texas, United States** Nursing & Care Management UTMB Health Requisition # 2503550 **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 **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.\_ **Preferred Qualifications:** Bilingual Spanish-speaking skills are highly desirable. **Job Summary:** Provides advanced practice health care services as well as documentation of services, collaborates with colleagues and the clinical director, supervises assigned support staff, participates in quality assurance activities, and demonstrates a commitment to quality health care. **Job Duties:** St. Vincent’s Hope Clinic is a free clinic providing compassionate, high-quality care to uninsured and under-resourced individuals. We are seeking a mission-driven Nurse Practitioner who is passionate about providing high-quality, holistic care in a community-based setting. In this role, the candidate will provide advanced practice health care services, documentation of services, supervise assigned support staff, participate in quality assurance activities, and demonstrate a commitment to quality health care delivery. This position offers a unique opportunity to work in an interprofessional learning environment, contribute to the education of future health care providers, and innovate within a community-based model of care. If you are a compassionate team player who wants to combine hands-on clinical practice with teaching, advocacy, and meaningful impact, we invite you to join us in advancing hope and health for those who need it most. + Works independently to the full scope of practice in compliance with the Texas Nurse Practice Act, with acknowledgement of off-site collaborating physician availability for consultation and collaboration + Performs individualized history and physical examinations for diverse populations, inclusive of social determinants of health + Orders and interprets diagnostic testing in accordance with the relevant health concerns of the patient + Diagnose acute, episodic, and chronic diseases + Develops a comprehensive plan of care that encompasses evidence-based practice guidelines, practice protocols, Medicare, Medicaid, and other state and federal regulations. + Prescribes appropriate pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments + Provides appropriate education for current health diagnoses as well as anticipatory guidance for health promotion and disease prevention applicable to the individual’s health and socioeconomic status + Monitors plan of care for cost-effectiveness and the achievement of expected improvements, while openly seeking feedback from patients, significant others, colleagues, allied health, appropriate referrals, and collaborating physicians to enhance quality outcomes + Facilitates patient transition within and between health care services to ensure accurate communication among the health care team + Documents in a timely manner to ensure all services are accurately accounted for and available for review by the interdisciplinary team + Adheres to internal controls established for the clinic, all requirements for continued licensure, periodic evaluations, and actively seeks input for identifying actions to improve performance and practice outcomes. + Supports population and individual health through the prevention, health promotion, and chronic disease management. + Performs related duties as required, including, but not limited to, data collection, staff meetings, preceptor student training, and university-wide compliance/safety training **Salary Range:** Actual salary commensurate with experience. ***This position is grant-funded and dependent upon continued available funds. **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