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Join a mission-driven team making a lasting difference in kidney care.
University Health is seeking a passionate, board-certified Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our dynamic Nephrology team. In this hybrid role—split between inpatient and outpatient settings—you'll provide compassionate, patient-centered care while helping advance our commitment to excellence in nephrology.
The ideal candidate is a dedicated clinician who thrives in a collaborative environment, values lifelong learning, and is eager to support a diverse patient community. Two or more years of direct nephrology experience are preferred.
Why You'll Love This Role
- Balanced Schedule: Monday–Friday hybrid model—1 week in clinic, 1 week rounding in the hospital
- Impactful Work: Manage and follow patients with acute and chronic kidney disease, ensuring continuity and quality of care
- Collaboration: Work side-by-side with nephrologists and multidisciplinary teams to create personalized treatment plans
- Guidance and mentorship from a dedicated academic nephrologist
- Education & Empowerment: Help patients and families understand disease management, medications, and lifestyle changes
- Professional Growth: Participate in quality improvement initiatives and contribute to the continued growth of our Nephrology program
What We Offer
- Competitive compensation package
- Annual Professional Business Expense Allowance and Paid CME days
- Internal Loan Repayment program
- Comprehensive benefits with affordable medical insurance
- Generous paid time off and retirement plan options with employer match
- Mentoring programs and regular provider meetings that foster teamwork and growth
Education & Experience
Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) program.
- At least 3 years of nursing experience with 2 years of advanced practice preferred.
Licensure & Certifications
Current Texas RN and APRN license (for NPs) or Texas PA license. Must hold national certification, prescriptive authority, and AHA BLS (or higher) certification as required by Medical-Dental Staff Bylaws. A valid DEA number is required within 90 days of hire.
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Join us at University Health and UMA—where your skills, compassion, and expertise will make a meaningful impact every day.
University Health is Bexar County and South Texas' first health system to earn Magnet status from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). Magnet hospitals and health systems offer patients reassurance that they are being cared for by a team with a proven track record for providing excellent care and positive outcomes for their patients.
University Hospital still serves as the primary teaching facility for UT Health San Antonio and is the premiere Level I trauma center for South Texas and the region's only pediatric Level I trauma center. University Hospital is also home to the highest level neonatal intensive care unit and the region's only Joint Commission accredited Comprehensive Stroke Center.
Why should you work for University Health? Most up-to-date advancements in nursing Level I Trauma Center Teaching Hospital Nurse Residency Program RN Loan Repayment Program Nationally certified nursing staff Regionally, nationally and internationally recognized
Why Should You Apply?
- We offer exceptional pay and opportunities for advancement.
- Continuing Education
- Gym membership discounts
- Comprehensive benefits package including pet insurance
Requirements:
- BSN highly preferred
- Current RN license from the Texas Board of Nursing
- American Heart Association Healthcare Provider card
POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES
Supports the Director, Infection Control, in providing a robust, comprehensive health system wide infection control program in accordance with current standards of practice and in compliance with regulatory agencies and governmental policies and procedures. The principle goals of the infection control program include protecting patients, healthcare workers, volunteers, students, visitors, and others in the healthcare environment; and accomplishing the goals in a cost-effective manner
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
Minimum of five years of infection prevention experience within a hospital setting required with a Baccalaureate degree in nursing or higher required. Three years of recent infection prevention experience in an acute care hospital setting is required. Preferred: post-graduate courses in epidemiology, infection prevention or disease control, completion of CDC or APIC sponsored infection prevention training is desirable. Supervisory and managerial experience is desirable. Working knowledge of statistics and epidemiological principles is required. Computer skills required include proficiency in the following Microsoft Office applications: Word, Excel, PowerPoint; graphics display programs such as QI Macros, as well as a level of comfort with learning and adapting to new programs
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION
Current certification in Infection Prevention and Control by the Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology is required. Must have current State of Texas professional nursing licensure
POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES Provides direct and indirect nursing care to patients in the Ambulatory setting in accordance with University Health policies and standards.
Supports and promotes University Health values to ensure patient/guest relations.
Performs the nursing process in a safe therapeutic manner in a designated clinic setting.
Maintains, facilitates and promotes department policies and standards.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE Graduation from an accredited school of vocational nursing is required.
Starting pay varies based on experience; entry up to 2 years, 2-3 years and 4 years or more experience in health care delivery as an LVN.
PALS and ACLS certification may be required based on site location.
LICENSURE Must possess a current license to practice Vocational Nursing in the State of Texas.
Must have a current AHA BLS Healthcare Provider or AHA BLS Instructor Provider card.
Graduation from an accredited school of nursing with current RN licensure in the State of Texas, BSN preferred.
National certification (e.g.
CCRN, RNC, CEN, CNOR, OCN, ANCC, CAN, CPAN, CFRN, etc.) in related field is preferred.
Three years recent, full-time hospital experience preferred.
Work experience in case management, utilization review or hospital quality assurance experience is preferred.
Must complete a Clinical Documentation Improvement Course within specified time of hire date.
Current license from the Board of Nurse Examiners of the State of Texas to practice as a registered nurse is required.
National certification in related field is preferred.
Case Manager Certification (CCM or ANCC) is highly desirable.
University Health is Bexar County and South Texas' first health system to earn Magnet status from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). Magnet hospitals and health systems offer patients reassurance that they are being cared for by a team with a proven track record for providing excellent care and positive outcomes for their patients.
What sets us apart?
· Most up-to-date advancements in nursing
· Level I Trauma Center
· Teaching Hospital
· Nurse Residency Program
· RN Loan Repayment Program
· Nationally certified nursing staff
· Regionally, nationally and internationally recognized
Requirements:
· Current RN license from the Texas Board of Nursing
· BSN highly preferred
· American Heart Association Healthcare Provider card
University Health is Bexar County and South Texas' first health system to earn Magnet status from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). Magnet hospitals and health systems offer patients reassurance that they are being cared for by a team with a proven track record for providing excellent care and positive outcomes for their patients. We were named as a Top Workplace for 2021 by the San Antonio Express News.
University Hospital still serves as the primary teaching facility for UT Health San Antonio and is the premiere Level I trauma center for South Texas and the region's only pediatric Level I trauma center. University Hospital is also home to the highest level neonatal intensive care unit and the region's only Joint Commission accredited Comprehensive Stroke Center.
Why should you work for University Health?
- Most up-to-date advancements in nursing
- Level I Trauma Center
- Teaching Hospital
- Nurse Residency Program
- RN Loan Repayment Program
- Nationally certified nursing staff
- Regionally, nationally and internationally recognized
Why Should You Apply?
- We offer exceptional pay and opportunities for advancement.
- Comprehensive benefits package including pet insurance
- Continuing Education
- Gym membership discounts
Requirements:
- BSN highly preferred
- Current RN license from the Texas Board of Nursing
- American Heart Association Healthcare Provider card
POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES Serves as a clinical expert, educator, and mentor for assigned area.
Functions in a team environment to provide support to clinical practice.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE BSN is required.
A national certification is preferred.
Minimum of two years of full-time nursing experience required, five years preferred.
Certified Diabetic Educator (CDE) must be obtained within two years of employment.
Formal training in diabetes education and/or recent experience for three years in inpatient or outpatient care of diabetes is required.
Demonstrated teaching experience and knowledge of adult education principles, ability to deliver and evaluate adult education programs.
Experience with continuous glucose monitoring systems and as a pump trainer considered an asset.
Demonstration of experience in curriculum development and implementation of adult learning principles is required.
LICENSURE State of Texas Licensure as a Registered Nurse is required.
Current American Heart Association Basic Cardiac Life Support and Health Care Provider card is required.
POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES
Provides direct and indirect nursing care to patients in the Ambulatory setting in accordance with UH policies and standards. Supports and promotes University Health values to ensure patient/guest relations. Performs the nursing process in a safe therapeutic manner in a designated clinic setting. Maintains, facilitates and promotes department policies and standards.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
Graduation from an accredited school of vocational nursing is required. Two years or more experience in health care delivery as an LVN is required ACLS certification may be required based on site location.
LICENSURE
Must possess a current license to practice Vocational Nursing in the State of Texas. Must have a current AHA BLS Healthcare Provider or AHA BLS Instructor Provider card.
POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES Assumes the responsibilities of leadership in designated clinic setting to ensure efficient and appropriate administration of care.
Supports and maintains the University Health as well as the clinic's departmental policies and standards.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE BSN preferred, ADN required.
Experience in multiple areas of healthcare or specialty areas with at least 10 years of nursing experience.
Must meet career ladder Staff Nurse II criteria for worked area.
American Heart Association, Basic Cardiac Life Support and Healthcare Provider card highly preferred.
LICENSURE Current Registered Nurse licensure from the Board of Nurse Examiners of the State of Texas is required.
