Registered Professional Nurse with advanced practice preparation from an accredited program
Master's degree in nursing preferred
Minimum of three years nursing experience required
Two years of advanced practice experience preferred
Current Texas RN license and Advanced Nurse Practitioner credentialing
AHA BLS certification or higher required
Prescriptive authority and valid DEA number within 90 days of hire
Responsibilities
Serve as a member of the health care team providing specialized health care
Deliver preventive care and ongoing health maintenance for selected patient groups
Participate in the care of well, acutely ill, and chronically ill patients
Function in various settings, including ambulatory and inpatient environments
Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to optimize patient outcomes
Benefits
Opportunity to work in diverse healthcare settings
Engagement in specialized health care for varied patient populations
Potential for professional growth through advanced practice
Participation in a collaborative healthcare team environment
Access to ongoing training and development opportunities
Full 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.
