The Acclaim Women and Infants Service Line at John Peter Smith Hospital is a robust multidisciplinary team of physicians and advanced practice professionals who are dedicated to meeting the complete health care needs of women in our community. We provide services and support for women at every stage of life, including but not limited to preventative health care, low and high risk prenatal/childbirth/postnatal care, menopause care, urogynecology, and gynecologic oncology evaluation and treatment.  Our physicians provide 24 hour in house inpatient hospital coverage and we deliver and average of 4,000 babies a year.

Our Advanced Practice Provider group consists of trusted and experienced nurse practitioners and certified nurse midwives who are committed to providing excellent health care to women and to ensuring that every child has the best possible start in life. They work in concert with our Physicians on a daily basis and are highly regarded by our patients and their families for the confidence they engender and the relationships they foster through attentiveness, responsiveness, and meaningful communication. Advanced Practice Providers are a valued part of our healthcare team are integral to maintaining our commitment to providing quality health care to the patients and families that we serve.

Position Details

• Monday-Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
• Well woman, problem gynecology and obstetrics
• Diverse patient population with complicated conditions

Required Education and Experience:

• Master’s Degree in Nursing from an accredited school of nursing and graduate of an accredited Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner program or graduate of an accredited Nurse Midwife program

OR

• Master’s degree in Physician Assistant studies from an accredited program.
• Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in both gynecology and obstetrics as an advanced practice provider

Required Licensure/Certifications:

• Current and unencumbered licensure as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) by the Board of Nurse Examiners for the State of Texas or proof of reciprocity of licensure between the State of Texas and another state.

AND

• Current national certification as Certified Nurse Midwife by American Midwifery Certification Board OR (AMCB) or American College of Nurse Midwives (ACNM) Certification Council.

OR

• Current and unencumbered licensure as a Physician Assistant by the Texas Medical Board
• Unrestricted DEA 

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Must be comfortable working independently and able to recognize scenarios for collaboration and consultation.
• Must possess good interpersonal, verbal and oral communication skills to work effectively with other health care professionals and serve as a resource to the community.
• Must be self-directed and take initiative to develop and participate in community activities and medical outreach programs pertaining to the medical specialty area.
• Must be able to demonstrate patient centered/patient valued and culturally competent behavior.

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off
• Malpractice coverage
• Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance Options
• Professional Expense Allowance
• Retirement