Nurse Practitioner

POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES
Serves as a member of the mental health care team that provides specialized health care for selected groups of patients in the Adult Detention Center. Participates as a part of a multi-disciplinary team that includes medical and mental health. Actively supports and adheres to the University Health System policies and procedures. Ensures efficient, appropriate and adequate mental health care is administered to incarcerated individuals in the Bexar County Adult Detention Center. Supports and adheres to University Health System (UHS) and Detention Health Care Services (DHCS) – policies and procedures. Demonstrates behaviors consistent with UHS mission, vision, and values. Promotes excellent internal and external customer relations.

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. Three years of nursing experience is required and two years of advanced practice is preferred. Certification by a national nursing body is recommended.

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