Nurse Practitioner - Inpatient Services

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

Job summary

University Health in Texas seeks a Nurse Practitioner to collaborate with physicians and other health care professionals to deliver evidence-based, holistic care to in-patients and their families.

The role requires Texas RN licensure with APN credentials and prescriptive authority. A Master’s degree in nursing is preferred, with three years of nursing experience and two years in advanced practice recommended.

Qualifications

• RN licensed in Texas with required advanced practice credentials.
• Master’s degree in nursing preferred; post-basic/advanced education per board.
• Three years of nursing experience and two years of APN preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-based, holistic care to in-patients and their families in collaboration with physicians and health care professionals.

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.