Nurse Practitioner Acute Care, Night - ICU​/Cert; Sugarland

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At Houston Methodist, the Nurse Practitioner Acute Care (NP-AC) is a licensed registered nurse and care provider responsible for 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 settings and performs according to the nurse practice act of the State of Texas and as part of an interprofessional treatment team.

The NP-AC models compassionate communication with patients, physicians and the health care team and provides education to patients about preventative care and prescribed treatments. The NP-AC may 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

EDUCATION

• Master’s degree or higher from an accredited school of Nursing and graduate from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program

EXPERIENCE

• Two years of registered nurse, advanced practice or nurse practitioner clinical experience

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• 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
• 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
• Proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing English to perform essential functions and ensure safety
• Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers with a customer service focus
• Demonstrates highly developed assessment, clinical, documentation, leadership, and analytical skills
• Uses therapeutic communication to establish relationships with patients, families and the interprofessional team and collaborate on the plan of care
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks
• Ability to function independently and exercise judgment in interactions with physicians, interprofessional care team and patients and families
• Proficient time management skills
• Uses critical thinking and clinical judgment to work autonomously as defined by the Nurse Practice Act

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Demonstrates leadership as a clinical resource, interprofessional consultant, and patient advocate; identifies staff development opportunities and provides coaching to meet goals
• Communicates organizational information and practice matters respectfully; promotes teamwork and peer-to-peer accountability
• Collaborates with the interprofessional healthcare team to manage/coordinate patient care; advocates for patients/families and addresses clinical/ethical concerns
• Fosters healthy work relationships; serves as a role model and coach for staff; may serve as preceptor for NP students and medical residents; enhances department engagement

SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Coordinates appropriate, timely patient care under physician supervision for defined patient populations; prioritizes care based on patient needs, abilities, and preferences
• Coordinates patient care between healthcare providers; participates in interprofessional rounds as appropriate
• Drives improvement of department performance on patient satisfaction through peer-to-peer accountability to service standards

QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Functions as a quality care provider; assists in development and implementation of protocols to ensure patient safety; conducts health assessments and develops plans of care; performs procedures as permitted by licensure and…