Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner - Transplant

POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES  
In collaboration and consultation with physicians and other healthcare professionals, the Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant provides evidence-based, quality, compassionate and holistic care to in-patients and their families.

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 required and two years of advanced practice is preferred.   

OR

Successful Completion of an educational program for physician assistants or surgeon assistants accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs, or by that committee’s predecessor or successor entities is required. 

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.  Prescriptive authority is required.  A valid DEA number must be obtained within 90 days of hire.  Certification by a national nursing body is required. 

OR

Certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants is recommended. Must be currently licensed as a Physician Assistant in the State of Texas. Must maintain current AHA BLS or higher in accordance with Medical-Dental Staff and UMA 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.