Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant
University Health · Somerset, Texas
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Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant
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About the job
Our healthcare team provides preventive and ongoing care in various settings. We seek RNs with advanced practice skills, licensure, and certification, including prescriptive authority, to deliver high-quality patient care.
Requirements
- Three years nursing experience
- Prescriptive authority
- Current Texas RN license
- Certification by national nursing body
Qualifications
- Master's degree in nursing preferred
- Participating Medicare provider or eligible
- Valid DEA number within 90 days
- Current AHA BLS or higher
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.