Nurse Practitioner

University Health System- San Antonio; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

University Health System- San Antonio is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to join its health care team providing specialized care including preventive services and ongoing health maintenance. The position works across settings from ambulatory to inpatient, caring for well, acutely ill and chronically ill patients.

A Master’s degree is preferred and three years of nursing experience with two years of advanced practice is desirable. Texas RN licensure and prescriptive authority are required.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with advanced practice education as per Board requirements.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Must be a participating Medicare provider or eligible to obtain a Medicare provider number.
• Three years nursing experience required; two years advanced practice preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized health care including preventive care and ongoing health maintenance.
• Work in settings ranging from ambulatory to inpatient.
• Participate in the care of well, acutely ill and chronically ill patients.

Education

Master's degree in nursing

Post-basic or advanced education acceptable to Board of Nurse Examiners

Three years of nursing experience

Two years of advanced practice preferred

Job description

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.