Nurse Practitoner PRN

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