Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant (HONDO)

Napahe; Hondo, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

University Health in Hondo, TX invites applications for a Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant to join our care team. This role supports preventive care, health maintenance, and management of diverse patient populations across ambulatory and inpatient settings.

The ideal candidate holds Texas RN licensure with eligibility for practice as an Advanced Nurse Practitioner, and a Master’s in nursing is preferred. Must have prescriptive authority and a DEA number within 90 days of hire.

Qualifications

• RN licensure in Texas required or eligible for licensure.
• Master’s degree in nursing preferred.
• Three years of nursing experience and two years of advanced practice preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide preventive care and ongoing health maintenance for selected patients.
• Operate across settings from ambulatory to inpatient as part of the health care team.
• Care for well, acutely ill and chronically ill patients.

Skills

Nurse practitioner

Prescriptive authority

DEA certification

Medicare provider eligibility

Education

RN licensure in TX

Master's degree in nursing

Advanced practice nursing experience

Job description

Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant (HONDO)University HealthHondo, TX, United States**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.Job ID: f14adde5-5892775680