Nurse Practitioner Specialty

University Health; Hondo (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

University Health seeks an Advanced Practice Nurse to join its care team. The role provides preventive care and ongoing health maintenance across settings, including ambulatory and inpatient care.

You will participate in the management of well, acutely ill and chronically ill patients, collaborating with physicians and other professionals. The ideal candidate holds a TX RN license, a master's degree in nursing is preferred, and has experience with prescriptive authority and Medicare provider

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with post basic or advanced education accepted by the Board of Nurse Examiners.
• Master's degree in nursing preferred.
• Must be a Medicare provider or eligible to obtain a Medicare provider number.
• Three years of nursing experience required; two years of advanced practice preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide preventive care and ongoing health maintenance for selected groups of patients.
• Work in ambulatory and inpatient settings as part of a health care team.
• Care for well, acutely ill and chronically ill patients.

Skills

Advanced nursing practice

Team-based care

Education

Master's degree in nursing

Registered Nurse license in Texas

Three years nursing experience

Two years advanced practice

Prescriptive authority

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.