"Recurrent Staff Employee"

Extended Job Title

Recurrent Staff Employee

Position Description

A job involving an appointment for infrequent temporary work where the employee is called in as needed.

Major/Essential Functions

• 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.
• Coordinate and monitor outpatient infusion services; remain onsite until all scheduled infusions are completed.
• Potentially stay beyond standard clinic hours as needed to support patients undergoing extended infusion sessions.
• 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).
• Actively participate in care team meetings, continuing education, and quality improvement efforts.
• 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.

Grant Funded?

No

Pay Basis

Hourly

Work Location

Lubbock

Preferred Qualifications

5+ years as Neurosurgery APRN

Department

Pedi Administration Lbk Genl

Required Attachments

Resume / CV

Job Type

Part Time

Shift

Day

Required Qualifications

Graduation from a Physician Assistant's training program approved by the Council on Allied Health Education Accreditation of the American Medical Association. Current Physician Assistant license in the State of Texas or ability to transfer license to Texas. Certification as a Physician Assistant as evidenced by passing the examinations given by the National Commission on the Certification of Physician Assistants. OR Graduation from an accredited school of nursing as a nurse practitioner from an approved certification program recognized by Texas Board of Nursing. Current R.N. license as approved by the Texas Board of Nursing or ability to transfer license to Texas. Certification as a Nurse Practitioner from an approved certification program as recognized by Texas Board of Nursing or ability to transfer certification to Texas.

Does this position work in a research laboratory?

No