Advanced Practice Nurse

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 Masters degree in nursing is preferred.Three years of nursing experience is required and two years of advanced practice is preferred.Certification by a national nursing body is recommended. Current CPR Healthcare Provider card or higher required per Medical-Dental Staff Bylaws.

LICENSURE

Must be currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in Texas and credentialed by the State to practice as an Advanced Nurse Practitioner. Prescriptive authority is recommended.