Nurse Practitioner

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POSITION

SUMMARY / RESPONSIBILITIES

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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.

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EDUCATION

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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.

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LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION

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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.