Introduction

Nationally recognized as a Great College to Work For, TTUHSC provides much more than just a job! Enjoy excellent benefits, including paid leave, retirement plans, wellness programs, health insurance and so much more. Ready to start building a rewarding career in a positive environment where you can develop and thrive? Join us as we change the future of health care.

About TTUHSC

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center is enriching the lives of others by educating students, providing excellent patient care, and advancing knowledge through innovative research. TTUHSC graduates more health care professionals than any other health care institution in the state, conferring 24.2% of all degrees and certificates awarded from health-related institutions in Texas. By providing comprehensive clinical services to more than 10 million individuals across 121 counties, TTUHSC is dedicated to advancing the health of people throughout Texas and beyond. This is where world-class education meets compassionate patient care – and we believe that our people are the reason for our institution’s lasting success and bright future.

Being part of the TTUHSC team means being part of an innovative and supportive community that empowers each individual to do their best work. Through our values-based culture, TTUHSC is committed to cultivating an exceptional workplace community with a positive culture that puts people first.

Position Description

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 student 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.

Major/Essential Functions

• During call, expected to see new consults in hospitals and ER as well 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.
• Thrives in fast-paced clinical and hospital environments, adept at working both independently and collaboratively.
• Manage patient visits, develop individualized care plans, and ensure continuity and safety throughout treatment.
• Stay beyond standard clinic hours as needed to support patients and complete clinic obligations covering the patients seen.
• 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 a fast-paced clinical environment, working both independently and collaboratively.
• Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification.
• Current PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certification. (recommended)

Required Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

•    Experience caring for PICU and or Neurosurgery pre/post op as a APRN
•    Familiarity with EPIC or similar EMR systems.
•    At least 2 years of experience in pediatrics neurosurgery