Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant

University Health Careers; Seguin (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

University Health Careers is seeking an experienced Advanced Nurse Practitioner to join the health care team in Texas. The role supports preventive care and ongoing health maintenance for selected patient groups across ambulatory and inpatient settings.

Ideal candidates hold an RN license in Texas with prescriptive authority and DEA registration within 90 days of hire. A national nursing body certification is required, and a Master’s degree in nursing is preferred.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in nursing preferred.
• RN license in Texas; must be credentialed as Advanced Nurse Practitioner.
• Prescriptive authority required and DEA number within 90 days of hire.
• A national nursing body certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Provides specialized health care including preventive care and ongoing health maintenance for selected patient groups.
• Works in settings from ambulatory to inpatient; participates in care for well, acutely ill and chronically ill patients.

Education

Master's degree in nursing

Registered Nurse license in Texas

Prescriptive authority

DEA registration within 90 days

Three years nursing experience

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.