Lead Advanced Practice Nurse

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

Job summary

University Health in Pleasanton, TX seeks an APRN to lead the cardiology APP team. The role blends direct patient care with program development, staff mentorship, quality improvement, and operational oversight in inpatient and outpatient cardiology.

Requirements: Texas RN license, APN credential, Master’s in Nursing, board certification in specialty, current BLS; ACLS within 90 days; DEA number within 90 days; prescriptive authority.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse licensed in Texas with preparation for advanced nursing practice.
• Master’s degree in nursing required.
• Board certification in area of specialty required.
• Current BLS or higher; ACLS within 90 days of hire; DEA number within 90 days; prescriptive authority required.

Responsibilities

• Provides advanced clinical care in collaboration with attending cardiologists while leading the cardiology APP team.
• Direct patient care, program development, staff mentorship, quality improvement and operational oversight in inpatient and outpatient cardiology services.

Education

Master’s degree in nursing

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.