Lead Advanced Practice Nurse

University Health; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

University Health in San Antonio, TX, seeks an experienced Advanced Practice Nurse Leader to provide cardiology care in collaboration with attending cardiologists and to lead the APP team.

The role encompasses direct patient care, program development, staff mentorship, quality improvement, and operational oversight across inpatient and outpatient cardiology services. Must hold Texas RN licensure, APRN credentialing, board certification, and relevant certifications.

Qualifications

• RN prepared for advanced nursing practice with post-basic or advanced program.
• Master’s degree in nursing is required.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Advanced nursing practice

Nurse leadership

Clinic program development

Quality improvement

Staff mentorship

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.