Nurse Practitioner/ Physician Assistant - Inpatient & Outpatient Pediatric ENT

University Health; Pleasanton (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

University Health is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join the Pediatric ENT service, providing inpatient and outpatient care within a hospital setting in Texas. You will work as part of a health care team focusing on preventive care and ongoing health maintenance for pediatric patients.

Required licensure includes current Texas RN license with credentialing as an Advanced Nurse Practitioner, prescriptive authority, and a valid DEA number to be obtained within 90 days of

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in nursing preferred.
• Three years nursing experience required.
• Two years advanced practice preferred.

Education

Master’s degree in nursing

Three years nursing experience

Two years advanced practice

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.