Nurse Practitioner- Heart Transplant- 40/hr, Day Shift (Temple Hospital)

Treats and evaluates patients; administers advanced nursing care in a particular clinical specialty area under the direction of the licensed physician. Performs a wide variety of patient care activities including diagnosis and the prescription of medical therapeutics or corrective measures in collaboration with and under the direction of the licensed physician.

Education

Bachelor's Degree Nursing Required

Master's Degree Nursing Required

Experience

1 year experience in a clinical specialty practice Preferred

2 Years Experience As a Nurse Practitioner Preferred

Licenses

PA Cert Reg Nurse Practitioner Required

PA Registered Nurse License Required

Prescriptive Authority Preferred

Multi State Compact RN License Required Or

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