Acute Care Nurse Practitioner- ACTAT- Continuum of Care Specialist

Acute Care Nurse Practitioner – ACTAT – Continuum of Care Specialist

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What we do here changes the world. UTHealth Houston is Texas’ resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. As an Advanced Practice Provider (APP), you will coordinate care, support smooth patient transitions across the continuum of care, participate in multidisciplinary rounds, identify discharge barriers, educate patients, and collaborate with the care team to set goals and reduce delays.

You will also use data to identify trends, implement targeted interventions, and apply standardized protocols to promote consistency and reduce length of stay.

Our total rewards package includes:

• 100% paid medical premiums for full‑time employees
• Generous time off: around 37‑38 days per year (holidays, preventative leave day, vacation, sick time)
• Vacation accrual increases with tenure
• Longevity Pay (monthly payments after two years of service)
• Comprehensive retirement/pension plan

Employee wellness

• Free financial and legal counseling
• Free mental health counseling services
• Gym membership discounts and wellness programs
• Employee discounts (entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.)
• Resources for child and elder care

Provides advanced nursing care to patients with complex acute, critical, and/or chronic health conditions in a clinic or hospital setting in one or more specialized areas under the direction of a physician.

• Conducts complex, standardized patient care procedures typically performed by physicians (not constituting medical practice).
• Coordinates and implements patient plans of care.
• Conducts independent and physician‑supervised rounding.
• Performs patient evaluations, assessments, and appropriate treatment, including medication monitoring and ordering.
• Collects patient histories, screens for comorbidities, and provides preventive health care guidance.
• Performs physical examinations and problem‑oriented care under physician supervision.
• Orders and interprets laboratory, diagnostic, and radiographic tests.
• Monitors treatment programs and informs attending physicians of pertinent data.
• Facilitates patient education regarding medication, nutrition, and health promotion.
• Assists physicians in therapeutic decision‑making.
• Maintains records and prepares charts for physician review and signature.
• Prepares and cares for supplies and equipment.
• Responds to emergency situations.
• Performs duties within scope of practice prescribed by licensure and certification.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Current Texas licensure as a Registered Nurse

• Current Texas licensure as an APRN‑NP

• Current specialty certification as required by department (excluding FNP unless paired with a post‑master’s certification in specialty)

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certified or department specialty certification

• Master’s in Nursing as NP or Master’s in Nursing with completion of a post‑masters Nurse Practitioner Certification Program.

None; prior experience in the clinical focus area preferred.

Exerts up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects.

This job class may contain security‑sensitive positions subject to Texas Education Code provisions.

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Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.

Seniority level:
Entry level

Employment type:

Full‑time
Job function:
Health Care Provider
Industries:
Hospitals and Health Care

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