Nurse Practitioner - Inpatient Services

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

Job summary

University Health in Texas seeks an advanced practice nurse to provide evidence-based, compassionate care to in-patients and their families, in collaboration with physicians and health care professionals. Requires RN license in Texas with authorization for advanced practice, prescriptive authority, and DEA registration within 90 days of hire.

A Master’s degree is preferred, with at least three years of nursing experience and two years in advanced practice; certification by a national nursing

Qualifications

• RN with advanced practice preparation and eligibility for Texas licensure.
• Master’s degree in nursing preferred; active Medicare provider number eligibility considered.

Responsibilities

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

Education

Master's degree in nursing

RN licensure in Texas

Prescriptive authority

DEA registration within 90 days

AHA BLS or higher

Certification by national nursing body

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.