Nurse Practitoner PRN

Nurse Practitoner PRN at University Health summary:
A Nurse Practitioner PRN provides primary and specialized healthcare services including preventive and ongoing care for diverse patient populations in various settings such as ambulatory and inpatient care. They collaborate with healthcare teams to manage well, acutely ill, and chronically ill patients, ensuring compliance with licensure and certification requirements. Advanced nursing education and clinical experience, including prescriptive authority and certifications, support their role in delivering quality patient care.
POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES
Serves as member of health care team that provides primary and/or 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 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. Providers practicing in acute care environment must obtain AHA ACLS certification or advanced specialty equivalent as defined by the UMA Credentials Committee within 90 days of hire.

Prescriptive authority is required. Valid DEA number must be obtained within 90 days of hire. Certification by a national nursing body is recommended
Keywords:
Nurse Practitioner, Advanced Practice Nurse, Primary Care, Patient Care, Preventive Healthcare, Chronic Disease Management, Prescriptive Authority, Certified Nurse, Healthcare Team, Inpatient Care