Nurse Practitioner/ Physician Assistant - Inpatient & Outpatient Pediatric ENT

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

Job summary

University Health seeks a Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant to provide pediatric ENT care across inpatient and outpatient settings. You will join a multidisciplinary team delivering preventive care and ongoing health maintenance for children, addressing well, acute, and chronic conditions.

The role requires Texas RN licensure, prescriptive authority, and DEA registration within 90 days. A Master’s in nursing is preferred, with experience in advanced practice and pediatric care.

Qualifications

• RN licensed in Texas with current license
• Prescriptive authority required
• AHA BLS or higher
• DEA number obtained within 90 days of hire
• Certification by a national nursing body preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized pediatric ENT inpatient and outpatient care
• Participate in preventive care and ongoing health maintenance
• Care for well, acutely ill, and chronically ill pediatric patients
• Collaborate with health care team across ambulatory and inpatient settings

Skills

APRN

Pediatric care

Education

Master’s degree in nursing

Job description

Nurse Practitioner/ Physician Assistant - Inpatient & Outpatient Pediatric ENT

A service as member of a health care team that provides specialized health care including preventive care and ongoing 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

Registered Profession Nurse who is prepared foradvanced 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.