Lead Advanced Practice Nurse

University Health; Hondo (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

University Health in Texas seeks an Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner to provide advanced clinical care in collaboration with cardiology attendings and lead the cardiology APP team. The role includes direct patient care, program development, mentorship, quality improvement, and operational oversight across inpatient and outpatient cardiology services.

The position requires a Master’s degree in nursing, Texas RN licensure with ANP credentialing, and board certification in the specialty, with

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse licensed in Texas and ANP credentialing required.
• Master’s degree in nursing is required.
• Board certification in area of specialty is required.
• Prescriptive authority and DEA number within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced clinical care in collaboration with cardiology attendings.
• Serve as primary clinical and administrative leader for the cardiology APP team.
• Direct patient care, program development, staff mentorship, and quality improvement.
• Oversee operations within inpatient and outpatient cardiology services.

Skills

Advanced nursing practice

Program development

Staff mentorship

Quality improvement

Operations management

Education

Master’s degree in nursing

Post-basic/advanced nursing education program

Job description

Provides advanced clinical care in collaboration with attending cardiologists while also serving as the primary clinical and administrative leader for the cardiology APP team. The position encompasses direct patient care, program development, staff mentorship, quality improvement and operational oversight within inpatient and outpatient cardiology services.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

A Registered Professional Nurse who is prepared for advanced nursing practice by virtue of knowledge and skills obtained through an accredited post basic or advanced educational program of study acceptable to the Board of Nurse Examiners.A Master’s degree in nursing is required.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION

Must be currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in Texas and credentialed by the State to practice as an Advanced Nurse Practitioner.Board certification in area of specialty is required.

Must maintain current AHA BLS or higher in accordance with Medical-Dental Staff and UMA bylaws.Providers practicing in acute care environment must obtain AHA ACLS certification or advanced specialty equivalent as defined by the UMA Credentials Committee within 90 days of hire. Prescriptive authority is required.Valid DEA number must be obtained within 90-days of hire.