Nurse Practitioner PRN - Pediatrics WIC

UTHealth Houston • Houston, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The PRN Nurse Practitioner working on our Pediatric WIC team, provides advanced nursing care to patients in a clinical setting in an area of specialization under the direction of a physician. The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children, popularly known as WIC, is a nutrition program for pregnant, breastfeeding women and families with children younger than 5. WIC provides the support and inspiration to eat right, have a healthy pregnancy, breastfeed successfully, and raise amazing kids.

Requirements

• Registered Nurse (RN) State Licensure or Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) by Texas Board of Nursing (BON) required
• Advanced Practice Registered Nurse - Nurse Practitioner (APRN-NP) by Texas Board of Nursing (BON) required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) by American Heart Association (AHA) required
• Clinical specialty certification determined by the department required
• Master's Degree in Nursing as NP required
• Master's Degree in Nursing with completion of a post-masters Nurse Practitioner Certification Program required
• Exerts up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds frequently and/or up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects.
• Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.

Responsibilities

• Provides advanced nursing care to patients in a clinical setting in an area of specialization under the direction of a physician.

Benefits

• 100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees
• Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time – all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year)
• Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service)
• Retirement/pension plan
• Free financial and legal counseling
• Free mental health counseling services
• Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs
• Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.
• Resources for child and elder care

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level