Nurse Practitioner Specialty

University Health; Seguin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

University Health in Seguin, TX seeks an Advanced Nurse Practitioner (APN) to join its care team providing preventive care and ongoing health maintenance across ambulatory and inpatient settings. The APN will contribute to care of well, acutely ill, and chronically ill patients, collaborating with physicians and nurses to optimize patient outcomes.

The role requires Texas RN licensure with prescriptive authority, AHA BLS+, and eligibility for Medicare provider number; master’s prepared APRN

Qualifications

• Current Texas RN license is required.
• Prescriptive authority is required.
• A master’s degree in nursing is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides preventive care and ongoing health maintenance for selected patient groups.
• Functions in settings from ambulatory to inpatient.
• Assists in care of well, acutely ill and chronically ill patients.

Skills

Patient care

Team collaboration

Clinical judgment

Education

Master’s degree in nursing

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.