Nurse Practitioner €“ Pediatric Surgery

University Medicine Associates (UMA) is a mission-driven, non-profit, primary care and multi-specialty group associated with University Health (UH) in San Antonio, Texas. UMA is comprised of 450+ (and growing!) credentialed providers who offer more than fifteen different types of services in over twenty-five locations across San Antonio.

UH/UMA is presently seeking a board-certified Nurse Practitioner to participate in the care of pediatric patients undergoing surgery services:

• Participate in both internal and external educational programs in pediatric surgery
• Staff outpatient pediatric surgery clinics both at UH and offsite
• Formalize and execute care plans for inpatients
• Develop and support programs for pediatric surgical care in both inpatient and outpatient areas
• Serve as a liaison between the pediatric surgery service, other hospital services and referring providers
• Conduct regular weekday rounds with the pediatric surgery resident and staff teams

UMA and University Health are proud to offer the following:

• Education & Certification Allowance
• Internal Loan Repayment Program not limited to HPSA shortage areas
• Provider Wellness Program
• All amenities of a large metropolitan area with great public and private schools
• Retirement Benefit Plan w/Employer Match
• Affordable Medical Insurance/Benefits
• Annual Professional Business Expense Allowance & Paid CME days
• Opportunities to clinically teach medical students and residents
• Mentoring programs and regular provider meetings fostering a supportive and collaborative environment
• Competitive total compensation package
• No state tax
• Generous Paid-Time-Off benefit

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.

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. Valid DEA number must be obtained within 90 days of hire. Certification by a national nursing body is required.