Specialty Nurse Practitioner

University Health System- San Antonio; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

University Health System- San Antonio is seeking a Registered Nurse with advanced nursing practice training to join its care team. The role delivers specialized health care, preventive care, and ongoing health maintenance across ambulatory and inpatient settings, caring for well, acutely ill, and chronically ill patients.

Candidates with a Master's degree in nursing are preferred. Must hold Texas RN licensure, prescriptive authority, and be Medicare provider eligible or able to obtain a provider

Qualifications

• RN with advanced practice training from an accredited program.
• Master's degree in nursing preferred.
• Medicare provider eligibility or ability to obtain Medicare number.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized health care and preventive care for selected patient groups.
• Care for well, acutely ill and chronically ill patients in ambulatory and inpatient settings.
• Collaborate with the health care team to coordinate care across the patient care continuum.

Skills

Nursing experience

Advanced practice

Prescriptive authority

BLS certification

Education

Master's degree in nursing

RN license in Texas

Job description

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.