Nurse Practitioner - Surgery-Cardio-thoracic - Clinic - 63798 - (Galveston, TX)

Minimum qualifications Master's degree with NP certification. Current license or valid permit to practice professional nursing in Texas. No background required.JOB OVERVIEW:The nurse practitioner functions as an advanced practitioner providing primary health care for a caseload of patients in the area of clinical specialization. Department Marketing Statement The Department of Surgery, Division of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, Texas, is looking for a full time Nurse Practitioner to work with the Attending Surgeons in the operating room and in direct in-patient and out-patient care primarily at the Clear Lake Campus. The person hired for this position will be an integral member of the cardiovascular surgery team.