Nurse Practitioner - Inpatient Services

University Health; Hondo (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

University Health nurse practitioner position seeks a clinician to provide evidence-based, holistic care to in-patients and their families in collaboration with physicians, emphasizing quality and compassionate patient-centered care in a hospital setting.

Candidates should hold Texas RN license with NP credentials, have 3 years of nursing experience and 2 years advanced practice preferred; prescriptive authority and DEA number required within 90 days.

Qualifications

• Three years of nursing experience is required and two years of advanced practice is preferred.
• Must be licensed as a Registered Nurse in Texas and credentialed to practice as an Advanced Nurse Practitioner.
• Prescriptive authority required; DEA number obtained within 90 days of hire.
• Current BLS or higher certification per Medical-Dental staff bylaws.
• Certification by a national nursing body required.

Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-based, quality, compassionate and holistic care to in-patients and their families.
• Collaborate with physicians and other health care professionals in patient care.

Skills

Evidence-based care

Holistic patient care

Compassionate care

Quality care

Education

Master’s degree in nursing

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES

In collaboration and consultation with physicians and other health care professionals, the nurse practitioner provides evidence-based, quality, compassionate and holistic care to in-patients and their families.

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. A valid DEA number must be obtained within 90 days of hire. Certification by a national nursing body is required.