Nurse Practitioner

University Health; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

University Health in Texas seeks an Advanced Practice Nurse to deliver preventive care and ongoing health maintenance across care settings. The role spans ambulatory to inpatient environments, contributing to the care of well, acutely ill, and chronically ill patients.

The candidate will work under an established nursing leadership framework, leveraging prescriptive authority and Medicare/provider credentials where applicable. Strong collaboration with care teams is essential.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse licensed in Texas and eligible to practice as an Advanced Nurse Practitioner.
• Prescriptive authority required.
• DEA registration within 90 days of hire.
• Current BLS or higher per staff bylaws.

Responsibilities

• Provides specialized health care including preventive care and ongoing health maintenance.
• Functions in ambulatory to inpatient settings.
• Participates in care of well, acutely ill and chronically ill patients.

Skills

Clinical care

Patient assessment

Care coordination

Education

Master's degree in nursing

Accredited post-basic/advanced program

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES

Serves as member of health care team that provides specialized health care including preventive care and on-going health maintenance for selected groups of patients. Functions in a variety of settings ranging from ambulatory to inpatient. Participates in the care of well, acutely ill and chronically ill patients.

EDUCATION

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 preferred. Must be a participating Medicare provider or eligible to obtain a Medicare provider number. Three years of nursing experience is required and two years of advanced practice is preferred.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION

Must be currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in Texas and credentialed by the State to practice as an Advanced Nurse Practitioner. Must maintain current AHA BLS or higher in accordance with Medical-Dental staff bylaws. Prescriptive authority is required. Valid DEA number must be obtained within 90 days of hire. Certification by a national nursing body is required.