Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant

University Health Careers; Hondo (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

University Health Careers is seeking an experienced Advanced Practice Registered Nurse to join its health care team in Texas. The role focuses on preventive care and ongoing health maintenance for selected patient groups, spanning ambulatory to inpatient settings.

Qualified candidates hold an RN license in Texas and are credentialed for advanced practice, with prescriptive authority. A Master's degree in nursing is preferred, and DEA registration must be obtained within 90 days of hire.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with advanced education and practice is required.
• Master's degree in nursing preferred; eligible for Advanced Practice.
• Three years of nursing experience required; two years in advanced practice preferred.
• Prescriptive authority is required; DEA registration within 90 days of hire.
• Current Texas RN licensure and board credentialing are required.
• Current AHA BLS or higher certification.

Responsibilities

• Serve on a health care team providing preventive care and ongoing health maintenance.
• Care for well, acutely ill, and chronically ill patients across settings.
• Contribute to ambulatory and inpatient care as needed.

Skills

Teamwork

Preventive care

Patient care

Education

Master's degree in nursing

RN license (Texas)

Advanced Practice Certification (preferred)

Three years nursing experience

DEA registration within 90 days

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES

Serves as member of health care team that provides specialized health care including preventive care and on-going health maintenance for selected groups of patients. Functions in a variety of settings ranging from ambulatory to inpatient. Participates in the care of well, acutely ill and chronically ill patients.

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