Nurse Practitioner Specialty

University Health; Pleasanton (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

University Health seeks an Advanced Practice Nurse to join the team, delivering preventive care and ongoing health maintenance across settings from ambulatory to inpatient. You will participate in care for well, acutely ill, and chronically ill patients, under supervision as needed.

The role requires an RN in Texas with APRN credentials, prescriptive authority, and a valid DEA number within 90 days of hire; a Master’s degree is preferred and at least three years of nursing experience with two

Qualifications

• RN licensed in Texas with APRN credentials
• Master’s degree in nursing preferred
• Prescriptive authority required; valid DEA number within 90 days of hire
• Three years of nursing experience; two years advanced practice preferred

Responsibilities

• Provides specialized health care including preventive care and ongoing health maintenance
• Works in ambulatory to inpatient settings
• Care for well, acutely ill, and chronically ill patients

Skills

Registered Nurse

Advanced Practice Nurse

Prescriptive authority

DEA certification

Education

Master's degree in nursing

Texas RN license

APN credentialing

3 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.