Nurse Practitioner III, Clinical Translational Research & Community Engagement

Overview

The Nurse Practitioner III, Clinical Translational Research & Community Engagement is responsible for developing, implementing, leading and supporting clinical Translational Research, Health Services, and Community Engagement initiatives while providing patient-centered care in a community-based setting. This role involves both direct patient care and strategic input in Clinical Translational Research, Health Services, and Community Engagement programs, aiming to enhance health outcomes in the community.

The Nurse Practitioner III will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure culturally responsive and evidence-based care, and will play a critical role in promoting TSU’s Clinical Translational Research, Health Services, and Community Engagement initiatives locally, provincially, nationally, and internationally in support of TSU’s and the Division of Research and Innovation’s vision, mission, and strategic directions.

• Strategically work with the Assistant Vice President Clinical Translational Research & Community Engagement on Clinical Translational Research & Community Engagement initiatives.
• Support TSU’s efforts of obtaining Carnegie Community Engagement Classification to include Town Halls, community engagement focus groups, and survey administration.
• Provide comprehensive, culturally competent clinical care to community members on various diseases, e.g., cancer screening, diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, infectious diseases, and other preventive/clinical services.
• Develop and implement patient-centered Clinical Translational Research, Health Services, and Community Engagement initiatives to address specific community health needs.
• Conduct health assessments, diagnose, and manage acute and chronic conditions, and promote preventive health strategies.
• Collaborate with healthcare providers, community organizations, and public health agencies to improve access to services and resources for the communities.
• Educate community members and community health workers on preventive care and various health topics; educate TSU researchers on community engagement frameworks.
• Collect and analyze health data to identify trends, track progress, and adapt care delivery strategies to improve health outcomes.
• Advocate for policies and practices that improve health outcomes.
• Participate in training and development activities focused on cultural competency, health literacy, and health-related best practices.
• Provide comprehensive support for TSU’s clinical research and mobile health programs.
• Ensure successful implementation of Clinical Translational Research, Health Services, and Community Engagement infrastructures and partnerships.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education: Master’s or Doctorate degree in Nursing.

Required Licensing/Certification: Active Licensure as a Nurse Practitioner registered in the state of Texas in good standing or eligible to become registered in the state of Texas.

• Relevant legal and regulatory requirements, including Federal, State, and Local laws.
• Knowledge of health trends locally and across communities.
• Knowledge of conflict of interest and ethics requirements, including federal research requirements.
• Other job-related software and systems.
• Both verbal and written communication.
• Sustaining high performing and effective teams that engage with stakeholders.
• Managing staff and their performance.
• Strategic and operational management and planning as evidenced by a demonstrated record.
• Financial planning and resource allocation.
• Leading and successfully initiating and implementing change.
• Ability to maintain the security or integrity of critical infrastructure, including communications systems, computer networks, cybersecurity systems, electrical grid, hazardous waste treatment, or water treatment systems.

Required: Minimum of three (3) years of clinical/health care services as an NP working with general populations, ideally in community health or similar settings.

Preferred:

• Bilingual skills to meet the language needs of the community.
• Experience in data collection, program evaluation, and quality improvement…