Nurse Practitioner - Nuero Surgery

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Nurse Practitioner - Neurology Surgery

Provides primary care as part of a health care team in an ambulatory setting in a particular discipline. Provides patient education and counseling as well as physical assessment. May participate in teaching programs for students and other residents. Work is performed under usual clinic conditions and requires a high degree of contact with patients, families, and other clinic personnel and outside professionals.

Some positions in the classification require travel to outreach clinics and home visits, and participation in educational efforts and special programs that occur outside of normal working hours.

• During the call, expected to see new consults in hospitals and ER, as well as be available for shunt programming after MRI imaging
• Shared call schedule during the week covering rounds at both hospitals
• Covering call with possible 2-3 weekend days each month with additional compensation for those days
• Provide direct clinical care to pediatric neurosurgery patients at two different hospitals and two different TTUHSC ambulatory clinic locations
• Support trauma-based services
• Manage patient visits, develop individualized care plans, and ensure continuity and safety throughout treatment
• Potentially stay beyond standard clinic hours as needed to support patients and complete clinic obligations covering patients seen; educate patients and families on diagnoses, treatment options, medication side effects, and care plans
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, social workers, and allied health professionals to deliver holistic, team-based care
• Document all clinical encounters promptly and accurately in the electronic medical record (EMR)
• Demonstrate strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Thrive in fast-paced clinical and hospital environments, adept at working both independently and collaboratively
• Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification
• Current PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certification (recommended)

• Experience caring for PICU and/or neurosurgery pre/post‑op as an APRN pre/post‑op as APRN
• Familiarity with EPIC or similar EMR systems
• At least 2 years of experience in pediatric neurosurgery

• Graduated from an approved accredited nursing program; current RN license in the State of Texas or ability to transfer license to Texas
• Certification as a Nurse Practitioner in the appropriate nursing specialty from an approved certification program recognized by the Texas State Board of Nurse Examiners
• Recognition by the Texas Board of Nurse Examiners as an Advanced Practitioner

• Requisition  
• Travel Required:
  
  None
• Pay Grade Minimum: 65,585.00
• Pay Grade Maximum:
• Pay Basis:
  Monthly
• Work Location:
  
  Lubbock
• Job Type: Full Time
• Shift: Day

• Health Plans + Supplemental Coverage Options – Individual health insurance provided at no cost for full‑time team members
• Paid Time Off – Including holidays, vacation, sick leave and more
• Retirement Plans
• Wellness Programs
• Certified Mother‑Friendly Workplace

TTUHSC, at its sole discretion, may initiate new H‑1B I‑129 visa petitions in accordance with the directive issued by Governor Abbott. Approval from the Texas Workforce Commission is required. On a limited, case‑by‑case basis, the institution may also sponsor eligible individuals for change‑of‑status or change‑of‑employer petitions for qualifying positions. TTUHSC will not pay the $100,000 fee, if applicable.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.