Nurse Practitioner, PRN​/Nights, Memorial

Job Summary

Position responsible for providing comprehensive patient care by systemic assessment, diagnosis, treatment, management, and in-hospital follow-up, affecting direct patient care through the disease process according to the Texas Nurse Practice Act and MHHS Standards of Care.

Come join Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center and new CV Surgeon, Dr. Danny Ramzy! Volumes are increasing, and Dr. Ramzy is growing the CV service line by conducting more innovative robotic surgeries.

This is an 18-bed CVICU that supports patients from the ER to the Cath Lab to the ICU (supporting patients all over the campus). You will work closely with our Cardiologists and Heart & Vascular surgeons.

As an Advanced Practice Provider overseen by the CV Service line group, you will see patients from pre‑op to discharge (through their continuum of care) which will help us provide better patient outcomes.

Memorial Hermann Memorial City is a Magnet campus that has repeatedly ranked in the top 5% of U.S. hospitals. The CVSICU is a GOLD Beacon unit.

• AGACNP (no FNP)
• Will work closely with Heart & Vascular Surgeons as well as Cardiologists
• CVICU RN or NP experience is a MUST
• At least 3 years of CVICU RN experience if a new grad NP strongly preferred
• Will consider other ICU experience as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
• BLS & ACLS

• Graduate of Nurse Practitioner Program approved by the State of Texas;
  Masters of Nursing preferred
• Graduate of an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Program approved by the State of Texas if area of intended practice is Trauma;
  Master of Nursing preferred

• Current State of Texas license to practice professional nursing
• Certification by the American Nurse Credentialing Center or National Certification Center in area of specialty or the American Association of Nurse Practitioners or the American Certification of Critical Care Nurses (AACN) Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Certification
• Certified in Basic Life Support
• Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) OR Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
• Certified in ATLS (Advanced Trauma Life Support) if area of practice is Trauma within 6 months of hire date

• Two (2) years clinical nursing experience in area of intended practice

• Provides assessment, triage, and therapeutic management of patient/family needs throughout the disease process as an integral part of an interdisciplinary team, according to the age/needs of the patient/population served; acts under the authority and supervision of the attending physician in accordance with regulations, hospital policy, protocols, guidelines and clinical pathways.
• Obtains medical histories; performs physical examinations; reviews/orders diagnostic tests and radiographic results; formulates and manages patient treatment plan and outcomes; provides interventions including, but not limited to, arterial line placement, central line placement (internal jugular or femoral lines), pulmonary artery catheter placement, lumbar puncture, intubations, chest tube removal, and thoracentesis; makes rounds with the interdisciplinary teams.
• Collaborates in the development and evaluation of patient care.
• Updates clinical guidelines/protocols/ pathways; works autonomously and accepts accountability for outcomes; signs orders in accordance with institution and state board requirements; collaborates in research and teaching projects and applies research to practice.
• Uses interpersonal and verbal communication skills to educate patient/family on care and resources; participates in process improvement and multidisciplinary clinical outcome improvement activities utilizing advanced nursing expertise.
• Ensures safe care to patients, staff and visitors; adheres to all Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards within budgetary specifications including time management, supply management, productivity and quality of service.
• Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education and skills competency; supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization; serves as preceptor, mentor and resource to less experienced staff.
• Demonstrates commitment to caring for every member of our community by creating compassionate and personalized experiences. Models Memorial Hermann’s service standards by providing safe, caring, personalized and efficient experiences to patients and colleagues.
• Other duties as assigned.