Nurse Practitioner - Inpatient Services

University Health; Pleasanton (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

University Health is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to provide evidence-based, compassionate, and holistic care to in-patients and their families in collaboration with physicians and health care professionals.

The role requires RN licensure in Texas with prescriptive authority, and includes requirements for Medicare provider eligibility and DEA registration within 90 days of hire. Advanced practice experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) prepared for advanced nursing practice by virtue of knowledge and skills obtained through an accredited post basic or advanced educational program.
• Master’s degree in nursing 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.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Evidence-based care

Compassionate care

Holistic care

Education

Master’s degree in nursing

Post-basic/advanced nursing education program

Three years of nursing experience

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.