Nurse Practitioner - Extern

University Health Careers; Pleasanton (TX); On-site; USD 105,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

University Health Careers is seeking a Physician Assistant specializing in neonatal care. Under the direction of the designated neonatal provider, you will undertake assignments to develop expertise in the specialty, delivering comprehensive care to neonates up to 6 months old in delivery, nursery, and NICU.

This role emphasizes high-quality front-line care and collaborative teamwork within the neonatal unit.

Qualifications

• Must be a licensed Physician Assistant in Texas.
• NRP certification recommended/maintained.
• Prescriptive authority required.
• DEA and DPS numbers must be obtained within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assignments centered around comprehensive care to neonates up to 6 months old.
• Front-line care for infants in the delivery room, well-baby nursery and NICU with follow-up care.

Skills

Prescriptive authority

NRP certified

Licensed Texas PA

DEA/DPS readiness

Education

Texas PA license

NRP certification

DEA and DPS numbers within 90 days

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES

Carries out, under the direction of the designated neonatal provider, assignments designed to develop expertise in specified area/specialty. Assignments will be centered around comprehensive care to neonates up to 6 months of age, high-quality front-line care for infants in the delivery room, well-baby nursery and neonatal intensive care unit, and follow-up care to newborns and infants.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Successful Completion of an educational program for physician assistants or surgeon assistants accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs, or by that committee’s predecessor or successor entities is required.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION

Certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants is recommended. Must be currently licensed as a Physician Assistant in the State of Texas.

Must maintain current NRP. Prescriptive authority is required. Valid DEA and DPS numbers must be obtained within 90-days of hire.