Family Nurse Practitioner - PRN

Job Title

Family Nurse Practitioner - PRN

Agency

Texas A&M University Health Science Center

Department

School Of Nursing

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Bryan, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Our Commitment

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experience. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.

Who We Are

As one of the fastest-growing academic health centers in the nation, the Texas A&M University Health Science Center encompasses five colleges and numerous centers and institutes working together to improve health through transformative education, innovative research and team-based health care delivery.

What We Want

The Family Nurse Practitioner in the School of Nursing provides direct care in School of Nursing managed clinics in various locations. This role serves in an "as needed", PRN capacity.

What You Need To Know

Salary: Compensation will be commensurate to selected hire’s experience.

Schedule: This position is PRN Monday through Friday, no weekends.

Other Requirements and Factors: This position is funded from grant startup funding and/or clinic revenue funding which is renewed under the provisions of the grantor. The current grant and/or startup funding is through 8/31/2025. This position, therefore, is contingent upon continuation of funding of these grants and/or clinic revenue and satisfactory job performance.

COVID-19 information: Texas A&M University monitors local, state and federally mandated health guidelines to keep students, employees, prospective employees, and visitors as safe as possible. For the latest information regarding Texas A&M’s COVID-19 response, please visit the University’s COVID-19 website. For COVID-19 employment-related information, please visit the Division of Human Resources and Organizational Effectiveness’ COVID-19 website.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience:

• Master of Science degree in nursing or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• One year directly related experience serving as a family nurse practitioner.
  
  
  

Required Licenses and Certifications:

• Requires an active license as a Registered Nurse and as an Advance Practice Registered Nurse, Family Nurse Practitioner, in the state of Texas with prescriptive authority and national board certification as a family nurse practitioner.
  
  
  

Required Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Experience with electronic health record
  
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• At least five years of clinical nursing experience is required.
• American Heart Association - Basic Life Support Certificate.
• Experience with computer systems required, including web based applications and electronic health records, some Microsoft Office applications which may include Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint or Access.
• Experience in health professions education is preferred.
  
  
  

Responsibilities:

• FNP Practice and Clinical Preceptor: Performs history, psychosocial, and physical examinations, diagnosis of acute, chronic, and urgent/episodic primary care conditions, formulates therapeutic plans of care, ordering and interpreting laboratory and diagnostic imaging, electrocardiogram exams, medication management and provides education to patients and their families. Coordinates the care of patients to provide safe, effective, efficient, and timely patient-centered care. Liaises between clinical staff and consult services. Consults with physicians and other members of the healthcare team regarding the care of patients as appropriate. Order and evaluate effectiveness of therapeutic modalities such as medications, treatments, diagnostic tests, etc. Performs primary care procedures. Provide primary health care maintenance of the population served, including immunizations and recommended health screenings. Counsel and instruct patients and significant others as appropriate on medications, disease, procedures, and preventive healthcare. Assess, stabilize, and determine disposition of patients with emergent conditions consistent with policy regarding emergency and consultative call services. Serves as a clinical resource for staff through consultation formal and informal education, review of literature and participation in seminars, conferences, and simulation. Document clinical encounters clearly, precisely, and in a timely manner. Applies, models, and teaches evidence-based treatment and care in clinical setting. Precepts advance practice and pre-licensure nursing students each semester. Promotes cost savings and optimal patient experience in primary care. Participates in rapid cycle continuous process improvement. Participates in data reporting. Participates in scholarly projects as appropriate. Participates in rapid cycle continuous process improvement.
  
  
  

Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.