Nurse Practitioner Acute Care, Nights and Weekends - Neuro ICU; Medical Center

Nurse Practitioner Acute Care, Nights and Weekends - Neuro ICU

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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 role 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.

FLSA STATUS Exempt.

Qualifications

• 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.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS (Required)

• 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).
• ACLS – Advanced Cardiac Life Support or Instructor (AHA).
• AP – Prescriptive Authority – Texas Board of Nursing – Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation PSV.
• DEA – Narcotics License (DEA).

Skills And Abilities

• 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.

Essential Functions (Professional Practice)

• Demonstrates leadership as a clinical resource, interprofessional consultant, and patient advocate. Identifies staff development opportunities for professional growth of colleagues, provides coaching to meet identified goals.
• Collaborates with the interprofessional healthcare team members to manage/coordinate patient care. Advocates on patient/family’s behalf to identify and resolve clinical and ethical concerns.
• Coordinates appropriate, timely patient care under physician supervision, for a defined patient population(s). Prioritizes care based on the patient’s needs, abilities, and preferences.
• Serves as preceptor for Nurse Practitioner students and medical resident(s), as applicable. Uses peer‑to‑peer accountability towards improvement of department score for employee engagement.

Supplemental Requirements

On‑call:
Employees may be required to be on‑call during emergencies regardless of selection below. Travel specifications may vary by department; may require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area.