Nurse Practitioner PRN

Job Summary:

The Nurse Practitioner - PRN provides health care services and primary health care to the college student population under the direction of a physician by providing aspects of medical management within the standards of the profession. Works collaboratively with other health care professionals to promote health and prevent and/or manage illnesses. Makes independent patient management decisions based on each individual case presented and prescribes an evidence based course of treatment. Receives on-going peer review by a staff physician.

Duties & Essential Job Functions:

1. Provides direct patient care by managing common health care problems encountered in a primary care clinic and in consultation with physician as needed.
2. Promotes knowledge of health and wellness by counseling patients on treatment plan, use of medications, and the necessity for follow-up visits; serving on University committees as a resource and participating in health promotion.
3. Provides accurate documentation in accordance with Brown Lupton Health Center’s medical record and information management procedures.
4. Maintains staff confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential.
5. Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; maintaining national certification.
6. Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as required.
7. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Education & Experience:

• Master’s degree in nursing (MSN, MS) with formal preparation in the advanced practice role (FNP or ANP).
• Experience as a Family or Adult Nurse Practitioner.
• Must meet established criteria for primary care privileges and appointment to the medical staff of the TCU Brown Lupton Health Center.

Preferred Education & Experience:

• 2 years’ experience as a Family or Adult Nurse Practitioner.

Required Licensure/Certification/Specialized Training:

• Current Basic Life Support Certification.
• National certification as an Adult or Family Nurse Practitioner and recognition as an advanced practice nurse by the Texas Board of Nursing.
• Current prescriptive authority from the BON.

Preferred Licensure, Certification, and/or Specialized Training:

• None

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge to assess patients.
• Knowledge to safeguard patient privacy.
• Knowledge to act as a patient advocate.
• Knowledge of customer service techniques.
• Skill to screen and triage clinic patients.
• Skill to implement patient care.
• Ability to provide prompt and effectual emergency care.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and charts.
• Ability to assist the Health Care team in providing care of the college age patient.
• Ability to function as a healthcare team member.
• Ability to clearly communicate verbally and in writing.

TCU Core Competencies:

University Core Competencies definitions may be found on the Human Resources website and in the staff performance management system.

Physical Requirements (With or Without Accommodations):

• Visual acuity to read information from computer screens, forms and other printed materials and information.
• Able to speak (enunciate) clearly in conversation and general communication.
• Hearing ability for verbal communication/conversation/responses via telephone, telephone systems, and face-to-face interactions.
• Manual dexterity for typing, writing, prolonged standing and reaching, flexibility, body movement for bending, crouching, walking, kneeling and sitting.
• Lifting and moving objects and equipment over 50 pounds on occasion with assistance.

Work Environment:

• Work is indoors and is subject to schedule changes and/or variable work hours.
• This role is an on campus, in-person position.
• May involve exposure to environmental temperature changes, hazardous/noxious fumes, air/blood borne pathogens, and/or other contagious diseases.
• Wearing of uniform or a specific style/type of clothing and jewelry/accessories limitations or restriction may be required.
• The noise level in this work environment is usually moderate.

Employment Values Statement:

Texas Christian University values Integrity, Engagement, Community, and Excellence in the workplace. TCU treats applicants and employees with fairness and respect. TCU hires and promotes individuals based on their qualifications and their commitment to making a positive impact on our student-centered community. TCU is an equal opportunity employer and follows all applicable employment laws. TCU fairly considers all qualified individuals, ensuring we are a workplace free from unlawful discrimination and harassment.