Nurse Practitioner Acute Care, Nights - ICU​/Rapid Response; Baytown

Nurse Practitioner Acute Care, Nights - ICU/Rapid Response (Baytown)

Full Time – Baytown, TX – Houston Methodist Specialty Physician Group

At Houston Methodist, the Nurse Practitioner Acute Care (NP-AC) is responsible for functioning as a licensed registered nurse and care provider to provide all aspects of patient care, including diagnosis, treatment and consultation while maintaining and promoting the health of the patient. This position may work in both inpatient and outpatient situations and performs according to the nurse practice act of the State of Texas and as part of a treatment team.

The NP-AC position models compassionate communication with patients, physicians and the interprofessional health care team and provides education to patients about preventative care and prescribed treatments. This position may also conduct physicals, order tests and serve as a patient's healthcare provider, prescribing medications as appropriate. The NP-AC position affects direct patient care according to the Houston Methodist Professional Practice Model Nursing Practice and Professional Performance policies and procedures.

Exempt

• Master’s degree or higher from an accredited school of Nursing and graduate from an accredited Nurse Practitioners program
• Two years of registered nurse, advanced practice or nurse practitioner clinical experience
• RN – Registered Nurse – Texas State Licensure – Texas Board of Nursing PSV Compact Licensure – Must obtain permanent Texas license within 60 days (if establishing Texas residency)
• APRN Acute Care state license
• Magnet ANCC-recognized Acute-Care practitioner certification
• BLS – Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) – American Heart Association
• ACLS – Advanced Cardiac Life Support or Instructor (AHA) – American Heart Association
• AP – Prescriptive Authority – Texas Board of Nursing – Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation PSV
• DEA – Narcotics License (DEA) – Drug Enforcement Administration PSV

• Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through ongoing skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations
• Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security
• Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles
• Demonstrates highly developed assessment, clinical, documentation, leadership, and analytical skills
• Uses therapeutic communication to establish a relationship with patients, families and interprofessional team to collaborate on the plan of care
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skill as evidenced by capacity to prioritize multiple tasks and role components
• Ability to function independently and exercise judgment in interactions with physicians, interprofessional care team and patients and their families
• Demonstrates proficient time management skills
• Uses critical thinking skills and clinical judgment to work autonomously as defined by the Nurse Practice Act

Houston Methodist is an equal opportunity employer inclusive of women, minorities, disabled persons and veterans.