Registered Professional Nurse with advanced practice education from an accredited program
Master's degree in nursing preferred
Three years of nursing experience required
Two years of advanced practice experience preferred
Current Texas RN license and Advanced Nurse Practitioner credential
AHA BLS certification or higher required
Prescriptive authority and valid DEA number within 90 days of hire
Responsibilities
Provide specialized health care including preventive and ongoing maintenance
Participate in the care of well, acutely ill, and chronically ill patients
Function in various settings from ambulatory to inpatient
Collaborate with the health care team to optimize patient outcomes
Monitor and assess patient health status and needs
Benefits
Opportunity to work in diverse healthcare settings
Engagement in a collaborative healthcare team
Focus on both preventive and ongoing patient care
Potential for professional development in advanced nursing practice
Access to continuing education resources
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.
