Nurse Practitioner - Larry Combest Senior House Calls Program

About the role

Nationally recognized as a Great College to Work For, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) provides much more than just a job. Enjoy excellent benefits, including paid leave, retirement plans, wellness programs, health insurance, and much more. Ready to build a rewarding career in a positive environment where you can develop and thrive? Join us as we change the future of healthcare.

Major/Essential Functions

• 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.
• Travel to patients' homes (Mileage Reimbursement Available) and provide primary care as a part of a health care team.
• Provide care for geriatric patients and patients with mobility challenges.
• Complete all training required by the institution and department by the deadlines identified.
• Complete patient charts and enter data into the Electronic Health Records (EHR), meeting deadlines identified by the department.
• Attend departmental meetings, such as the monthly provider meeting, in addition to other meetings as assigned.
• Occasional Duties:
  • Attend conferences to complete CEUs (Continuing Education Units) as needed.
  • May participate in teaching programs and serve as a preceptor for teaching programs for students as identified by the department and supervisor.
  • Travel to meetings in different locations (Mileage Reimbursement Available).

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 must be attained prior to the employment start date.
• Recognition by the Texas Board of Nurse Examiners as an Advance Practitioner.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP).
• Experience in providing primary care in an ambulatory setting.
• Experience in home health care.
• Experience using electronic health records (EHR).
• Bilingual in English/Spanish.

Benefits

• 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.

Pay

• Pay Basis: Monthly
• Pay Grade: 95,000 - 105,000
• Pay Statement: Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan.

Travel

• Up to 75%

Shift

• MON - FRI 8:00 am - 5:00 or sometimes 6:00 pm

Does this position work in a research laboratory?

• No

Air Force Specialty Code

• 46YX

Navy Enlisted Classification Code

• 290X

EEO Statement

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.

Grant Funded?

• Yes

Clery Act

To view this report, visit the TTUHSC Clery Act website at https://www.ttuhsc.edu/compliance/clery-report.aspx.