acute care nurse

Houston Methodist

<div>At Houston Methodist, the Nurse Practitioner Acute Care (NP) AC (ACLS) position 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 (ACLS) 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 (ACLS) position affects direct patient care according to the Houston Methodist Professional Practice Model, Nursing Practice and Professional Performance policies and procedures.
<div>FLSA STATUS 
Exempt 
 
QUALIFICATIONS 
 
EDUCATION<ul><li>
Master&rsquo;s degree or higher from an accredited school of Nursing and graduate from an accredited Nurse Practitioners program
</li></ul> 
EXPERIENCE<ul><li>
Two years of registered nurse, advanced practice or nurse practitioner clinical experience
</li></ul> 
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS 
Required<ul><li>
RN - Registered Nurse - Texas State Licensure - Texas Board of Nursing_PSV Compact Licensure &ndash; Must obtain permanent Texas license within 60 days (if establishing Texas residency) and</li><li>
APRN Acute Care state license and</li><li>
Magnet ANCC-recognized Acute-Care practitioner certification and</li><li>
BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association and</li><li>
ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association and</li><li>
AP - Prescriptive Authority - Texas Board of Nursing - Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation_PSV and</li><li>
DEA - Narcotics License (DEA) - Drug Enforcement Administration_PSV within 6 months
</li></ul> 
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES<ul><li>
Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through ongoing skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations
</li><li>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
</li><li>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
</li><li>Demonstrates highly developed assessment, clinical, documentation, leadership, and analytical skills
</li><li>Uses therapeutic communication to establish a relationship with patients, families and interprofessional team to collaborate on the plan of care
</li><li>Strong organizational and problem-solving skill as evidenced by capacity to prioritize multiple tasks and role components
</li><li>Ability to function independently and exercise judgment in interactions with physicians, interprofessional care team and patients and their families
</li><li>Demonstrates proficient time management skills
</li>Uses critical thinking skills and clinical judgment to work autonomously as defined by the Nurse Practice Act 
<li>
</li></ul> 
 
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 
 
PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS<ul><li>
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.
</li><li>Communicates organizational information and aspects of administrative and clinical practice in a respectful and positive manner when interacting with staff. Advocates for a balanced workload, promotes positive behaviors, and peer-to-peer accountability. Facilitates the promotion of teamwork.
</li><li>Collaborates with the interprofessional healthcare team members to manage/coordinate patient care. Advocates on patient/family&rsquo;s behalf to identify and resolve clinical and ethical concerns.
</li><li>Collaborates to foster healthy relationships in the work environment. Acts as a role model and coaches staff in effective verbal, non-verbal and written communication. 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.
</li></ul> 
SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS<ul><li>
Coordinates appropriate, timely patient care under physician supervision, for a defined patient population(s), focusing on identified expected unit/optimal outcomes, individualized to the patient. Prioritizes care based on the patient&rsquo;s needs, abilities, and preferences.
</li><li>Coordinates patient care between healthcare providers. Attends and participates in interprofessional rounds, as appropriate.
</li><li>Helps drive improvement of department score for patient satisfaction, through peer-to-peer accountability to service standards.
</li></ul> 
QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS<ul><li>
Functions as a quality care provider, coordinating, maintaining, and promoting the health of the patient. Assists the interprofessional healthcare team in the development and implementation of protocols to ensure patient safety. Affects direct patient care according to the Nurse Practice Act of the State of Texas and the Houston Methodist Professional Practice Model Nursing Practice and Professional Performance.
</li><li>Conducts health assessments (initial, ongoing, discharge, as appropriate). Identifies normal/abnormal health characteristics, develops plan of care, initiates appropriate interventions, and evaluates care outcomes on defined patient populations(s).
</li><li>Performs invasive, diagnostic, or therapeutic procedures necessary for defined patient population(s) based on licensure and credentialed privileges.
</li><li>Provides safe and effective care by leading and initiating outcome, quality, and safety improvement activities in alignment with organizational goals. Integrates and contributes to professional practice standards, policies, procedures, protocols and leads improvements in patient safety-related processes.
</li></ul> 
FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS<ul><li>
Implements department strategies to achieve financial targets and mentors others to do the same through timely documentation of care, decreasing length of stay, optimizing efficiency, and other areas according to departmental specifications.
</li><li>Projects awareness and understanding of resource allocation based on patient needs and staff experience, knowledge, and skills.
</li></ul> 
GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS<ul><li>
Promotes quality health care through integration of current research into practice and participation in research/evidence-based activities. Identifies opportunities for practice changes and performance improvement.
</li>Provides education of information/knowledge in professional activities such as research, presentations, and publications. Expands individual nursing knowledge and coaches staff to grow in knowledge, abilities, skills, and attitudes. Serves as clinical resource. Ensures own career discussions occur with appropriate management. Completes and updates the My Development Plan on an ongoing basis. 
<li>
</li></ul> 
 
SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS 
<ul>
WORK ATTIRE<li><ul><li>
Uniform: No
</li><li>Scrubs: Yes
</li><li>Business professional: Yes
</li><li>Other (department approved): Yes
</li></ul></li> 
ON-CALL* 
<li><ul><li>Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. Disaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below.</li></ul></li><li><ul><li>
On Call* Yes
</li></ul></li> 
TRAVEL** 
**Travel specifications may vary by department**<li><ul><li>
May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area Yes
</li><li>May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No
</li></ul></li></ul></div>QUALIFICATIONS 
 
EDUCATION<ul><li>
Master&rsquo;s degree or higher from an accredited school of Nursing and graduate from an accredited Nurse Practitioners program
</li></ul> 
EXPERIENCE<ul><li>
Two years of registered nurse, advanced practice or nurse practitioner clinical experience
</li></ul> 
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS 
Required<ul><li>
RN - Registered Nurse - Texas State Licensure - Texas Board of Nursing_PSV Compact Licensure &ndash; Must obtain permanent Texas license within 60 days (if establishing Texas residency) and</li>
<li>APRN Acute Care state license and</li>
<li>Magnet ANCC-recognized Acute-Care practitioner certification and</li>
<li>BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association and</li>
<li>ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association and</li>
<li>AP - Prescriptive Authority - Texas Board of Nursing - Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation_PSV and</li>
DEA - Narcotics License (DEA) - Drug Enforcement Administration_PSV within 6 months 
<li>
</li></ul> 
Company Profile:
Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital is committed to leading medicine by delivering the Houston Methodist standard of unparalleled quality, safety, service and innovation to patients in Fort Bend County and surrounding areas. Houston Methodist Sugar Land offers access to the most innovative care available, including comprehensive cancer care; neuroscience and spine care; orthopedics and sports medicine; heart and vascular care; women&rsquo;s services; childbirth center with level III NICU; bariatric and digestive care; and advanced imaging &mdash; all backed by our focus on healing people today and offering hope for tomorrow.
Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.</div>

Nurse Practitioner- CV Services-Acute Care

MedOne Hospital Physicians

<div><div>MedOne is setting the standard for patient care. We are an independent, hospital medicine practice of more 120 physicians, 79 advanced practice clinicians, as well as more than 40 administrative staff, who are united by a single purpose&mdash;to make healthcare better. It&rsquo;s been our mission from day one, and we are relentless in our pursuit to improve the delivery of high-quality care for our patients and our partners.</div>
<div> 
We are seeking an Advanced Practice Practitioner with prior Post-Acute experience for our team in Zanesville, who shares our uncommon passion for excellence and commitment to put team before self in pursuit of making patient care the best it can be.
</div>
<div></div><div>Status: Full-Time</div>
<div></div><div>Salary Range: $90- $200K</div>
<div> 
Qualifications:</div>
<ul><li>Graduate of an accredited physician assistant or nurse practitioner program (Family Nurse Practitioner or Adult-Gero Nurse Practitioner)</li>
<li>Current national certification as physician assistant or nurse practitioner.</li>
<li>Must have prior experience working in post-acute</li>
<li>Eligible for privileges to post-acute facilities</li>
</ul><div>Responsibilities:</div>
<ul><li>Evaluates new and existing patients by performing a history and physical and interpreting laboratory and diagnostic studies for complex acute and chronically ill patients on the MedOne Service. Recognizes deviations from normal physical exam and laboratory/diagnostic studies.</li>
<li>Works in collaboration (nurse practitioners) or under the supervision (physician assistants) with a physician in developing treatment plans for health problems and follow-up.</li>
<li>Orders and interprets diagnostic and laboratory tests related to the patient&rsquo;s needs.</li>
<li>Prescribes appropriate pharmacologic medications in accordance with prescriptive authority regulations. Prescribes appropriate non-pharmacologic treatment modalities.</li>
<li>Monitors the effectiveness of interventions, makes adjustments to care plans, and communicates to the collaborating/supervising physician as needed.</li>
<li>Collaborates with multidisciplinary team members by making appropriate referrals and consultations.</li>
<li>Facilitates the patient&rsquo;s transition within and between health care settings such as admitting, transferring, and discharging patients.</li>
<li>Communicates treatment plan between patient, family, and the medical team.</li>
<li>Maintains patient and family confidentiality, privacy, and patient rights.</li>
<li>Participates in case conferences and team meetings to discuss patient progress, discharge planning and care transitions.</li>
<li>Provides other care or services as needed within scope of practice to facilitate the care of patients.</li>
<li>Attends MedOne meetings on a regular basis.</li>
<li>Documents in the patient record as appropriate according to MedOne and institution guidelines.</li>
<li>Adheres to credentialing and privileging process in order to maintain clinical privileges.</li>
<li>Bills or logs encounters as directed.</li>
<li>Acts as a role model and resource to other advance practice clinicians and nursing staff.</li>
</ul><div>Benefits:</div>
<div>Eligible for insurance benefits on first day of full-time employment.</div>
<ul><li>Employer-paid employee medical insurance</li>
<li>Employer-paid employee short- and long-term disability</li>
<li>Employer-paid employee life insurance</li>
<li>Optional dental and vision insurance</li>
<li>Company-sponsored 401(k) plan, plus company match of 6%</li>
<li>Employees are eligible for 401K contributions beginning the first day of the month following their full-time employment</li>
<li>Optional Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)</li>
<li>Voluntary Life &amp; AD&amp;D coverage</li>
<li>Professional expense reimbursement</li>
<li>Licensing/certification, phone and DEA paid by MedOne</li>
<li>Paid Cell phone service through Verizon</li>
<li>Internet stipend</li>
<li>Free parking at all care site locations</li>
<li>Branded MedOne scrubs and apparel covered at 50%</li>
<li>CME allowance</li>
<li>Competitive Salary based</li>
</ul><div>The credentialing process can typically take 90-120 days from the date the credentialing applications are submitted for processing. Please keep in mind, the credentialing timeframe does not start until the applications have been submitted for processing.</div>
<div></div><div>Credentialing will need to obtain your malpractice claims history from the past 5 years. Please be aware your current employer may be notified you are accepting another position.</div>
<div></div><div>Why MedOne:</div>
<div>We find the most compelling benefits are those that can come only from being part of a rare, cohesive team:</div>
<ul><li>collegiality</li>
<li>job satisfaction</li>
<li>shared accountability and responsibility</li>
<li>mutual respect and support</li>
<li>pride in belonging to an elite team of providers'</li>
</ul><div>MedOne was named a Best Place to Work by Columbus Business First every year since 2019.</div></div>

Advanced Practice Provider - Post Acute

MedCap Health

<div>Are you a current hospitalist looking for a new opportunity in the healthcare field? Would you like to work flexible schedules, increase your earning potential, and drive your medical career forward? Do you want to join a talented team and a knowledgeable, physician-led organization? If YES, then MedCap Health invites you to apply for this full-time/part-time/flexible, contract Post-Acute Physician position!
We're hiring dedicated professionals to oversee medical care in long-term skilled nursing facilities. You'll typically work Monday through Friday during the day, with some weekends as needed. We're very flexible with scheduling, so you can pick hours that work for you!
While you're with us you'll enjoy fantastic perks like:<ul><li>
Malpractice coverage</li><li>
Credential support</li><li>
On-the-job training</li><li>
Administrative support</li><li>
Telemedicine support for overnight and weekend coverage</li><li>
Career growth potential</li></ul>
Take your medical career into your own hands. Apply now to reach new heights as our Post-Acute Physician! 
WHAT DRIVES US
As a physician-led and focused organization, MedCap Health is helping reshape the clinical landscape of post-acute care. We provide a comprehensive approach to medical care, offering a wide range of services from pulmonology and nephrology to psychiatry, internal medicine, and more. Partnering with over 200 skilled nursing facilities across 11 states, we're bridging gaps and ensuring people receive the top-quality healthcare they deserve. We empower our physicians by providing autonomy, schedule flexibility for work/life balance, and opportunities for growth, making this an excellent destination in your career journey. Join a mission-driven team that will provide the support you need to achieve your personal and professional goals! 
ARE YOU THE POST-ACUTE PHYSICIAN WE'RE LOOKING FOR?
Here are the minimum qualifications:<ul><li>
Board certification (or eligibility) in internal medicine, critical care, family practice, or geriatrics</li><li>
Leadership experience - highly desired</li></ul>
You'll play a pivotal part in patients' health and happiness as you lead a team of multi-specialists and nurse practitioners in providing attentive, accurate, and hospital-level care. Working in skilled nursing facilities, you'll maintain a safe and productive environment where patients' needs are fully met. You'll also assist with complex cases and jump in to help your team as needed. 
READY TO APPLY?
Take the next step in your healthcare career and continue pursuing your love of medicine with our dedicated MedCap Health team! Reach out today using our initial mobile-friendly application.</div>

Post-Acute Physician

HumanGood

<div>Valle Verde, a HumanGood community in Santa Barbara recently named &quot;Best CCRC in the U.S.&quot; by Newsweek magazine is hiring a Part-time Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVN/LPN) for its Wellness Clinic team.

** Part-Time - Friday, Satursday ** 3-11pm ** $42 - $48/hr. (DOE) ** Shift differentials for Nights &amp; Weekends!

Our Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVN/LPN) are responsible for the nursing needs of residents, while actively incorporating our &ldquo;Philosophy for Person-Directed Care.&rdquo; You will ensure a safe and healthy environment for residents, staff, and visitors to participate in the resident&rsquo;s daily life rhythm. You would help develop assignments in coordination with the care partners and keep each team member accountable for resident care and satisfaction.

To be successful in the role, you would have:
<ul>
<li>Current LVN/LPN in the state for which applying</li>
<li>Current CPR certification</li>
<li>Prior nursing experience: senior care, skilled nurse, post-acute or sub-acute care preferred</li>
</ul>
What's in it for you?

As the largest nonprofit owner/operator of senior living communities in California and one of the largest in the country, we are more than just a place to work. We are here to ensure that all we serve are provided with every opportunity to become their best selves as they define it, and this begins with YOU.

At HumanGood, we offer the opportunity to be part of something bigger than yourself on top of an incredible package of benefits and perks for our part-time and full-time Team Members that can add up to 40% of your base pay.

Full-Time Team Members:
<ul>
<li>20 days of paid time off, plus 7 company holidays (increases with years of service)</li>
<li>401(k) with up to 4% employer match and no waiting on funds to vest</li>
<li>Health, Dental and Vision Plans- start the 1st of the month following your start date</li>
<li>$25+Tax per line Cell Phone Plan</li>
<li>Tuition Reimbursement</li>
<li>5-star employer-paid employee assistance program</li>
<li>Find additional benefits here: www.HGcareers.org</li>
</ul>
Part-Time/Per Diem Team Members:
<ul>
<li>Medical benefits start the 1st of the month following your start date</li>
<li>Matching 401(k)</li>
<li>$25+Tax per line Cell Phone Plan</li></ul> 


Come see what HumanGood has to offer!
Equal Opportunity Employer 
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.</div>

LVN - Part-Time, Evenings

American Traveler

<div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">Assignment Overview</h3><ul><li>
Shift: Rotating, 3x12hrs</li><li>
Hours: 36 hrs/wk</li><li>
Start Date: Mar 23, 2026</li><li>
Length: 13 weeks</li><li>
Openings: 1</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">
Description</h3>
American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Pediatrics position in a rural Northern Minnesota acute care hospital, requiring a minimum of 2 years of pediatric RN experience and an active MN RN license.<h3 class="jobSectionHeader">
Details</h3><ul><li>
Acute care inpatient pediatric unit with 6 pediatric beds</li><li>
General med surg pediatric patient population with occasional intermediate-level acuity patients; no PICU on site</li><li>
Typical admissions include respiratory distress, IV antibiotics, constipation, appendicitis, and gastroenteritis</li><li>
Nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:4 for general med surg peds and 1:2-3 for more acute patients</li><li>
Department encompasses Pediatrics, Special Care Nursery, Gynecology, Postpartum, and L&amp;D</li><li>
May be asked to serve as a second nurse in the Special Care Nursery or take well babies in Postpartum as needed</li><li>
Charting via Epic (required); also uses Omnicell and Philips monitors</li><li>
12-hour rotating day/night shifts with every 3rd weekend required; straight nights may be considered</li><li>
Floating to other departments such as Med Surg, Telemetry, and ICU may be required</li><li>
13-week contract</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">
Requirements</h3><ul><li>
Active MN RN license required</li><li>
Minimum 2 years of pediatric RN experience required</li><li>
BLS (AHA) and PALS (AHA) required; NRP preferred</li><li>
Two professional references required: one from a supervisor within the last 12 months of relevant experience, and one from a peer or supervisor in the specialty within the last 3 years</li><li>
All certifications must be active and in hand at time of consideration; no pending certifications accepted</li><li>
Epic EMR experience preferred</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">
Additional Information</h3><ul><li>
Provides general inpatient med surg pediatric care with occasional intermediate-level acuity patients</li><li>
Traveler may at times be the only pediatric nurse scheduled for a shift but will not work alone &mdash; support comes from the broader department team</li><li>
Orientation consists of 2 shifts to the department</li><li>
Navy scrubs required; fun/printed tops are permitted</li><li>
This position serves a large rural area in Northern Minnesota</li><li>
Candidates with a permanent address within 80 miles of the facility are eligible to apply but may be subject to a reduced travel pay rate</li><li>
Previous employment at any Sanford Health location must be disclosed</li></ul></div>

Travel RN - Pediatrics

Baptist Health System KY & IN

<div>Summary
Job Description:
PRN, Dayshift
About the Unit:
The House Float Pool consists of seasoned, experienced nurses who can work on any inpatient unit that is in need of additional staffing. The House Float department is also home to the house management staff who allocate staffing resources, provide guidance when issues present and supervise the float staff. Nurses need a minimum of two years recent acute care nursing experience in the hospital setting and be comfortable floating to multiple areas.
Job Duties:
The House Float Nurse assesses and identifies patient needs and implements appropriate interventions for the patient. The Nurse establishes and maintains a plan for the delivery of nursing care; assures that nursing care interventions and activities are directed to resolve problems; and performs technical aspects of care competently. House Float nurses must have strong critical thinking skills and the ability to move from situation-to-situation quickly. 
 
Minimum Education, Training and Experience Required:
Active Kentucky RN License
BCLS Required
ACLS Required within 6 months
A minimum of two years acute care experience required
Work Experience
Education
<h3 class="jobSectionHeader">If you would like to be part of a growing family focused on supporting clinical excellence, teamwork and innovation, we urge you to apply now!
</h3><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.</h3></div>

House Float Registered Nurse PRN Days

Signature Nurses

Job Summary We are seeking one dedicated and skilled Registered Nurse for our Acute Care unit, possible float to the critical care. The ideal candidates will possess a strong background in critical care/intensive care and demonstrate exceptional patient care skills. This role involves working in a fast-paced environment, providing comprehensive nursing care to patients with acute medical conditions. The Registered Nurse will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure optimal patient outcomes and maintain high standards of care. This is a DAYS 13-week position only serious candidates apply.Duties<ul><li>Provide direct patient care, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing interventions for patients in acute settings.</li><li>Administer medications and treatments as prescribed, ensuring adherence to safety protocols.</li><li>Monitor and document vital signs, patient status, and responses to treatments in electronic health record (EHR) systems.</li><li>Collaborate with physicians and healthcare team members to develop and implement individualized care plans.</li><li>Perform procedures such as IV insertion, catheterization, suturing, and airway management as required.</li><li>Assist with diagnostic evaluations and laboratory specimen collection/processing.</li><li>Educate patients and families on health management, medication administration, and post-discharge care.</li><li>Ensure compliance with infection control protocols and maintain a safe environment for patients.</li><li>Participate in quality improvement initiatives and adhere to NCQA standards.</li></ul>Experience Candidates should have experience in the following areas:<ul><li>Acute care nursing within a Level I or Level II trauma center setting.</li><li>Critical care experience (ICU or PICU) is preferred.</li><li>Familiarity with EMR systems such as Epic or Cerner for medical documentation.</li><li>Experience with various medical specialties including but not limited to emergency medicine, internal medicine, geriatrics, pediatrics, hospice &amp; palliative medicine, and behavioral health.</li><li>Proficiency in performing advanced nursing skills such as dialysis management, pain management techniques, ventilator care, and acute pain management strategies.</li><li>Knowledge of medical terminology, ICD coding (ICD-9 &amp; ICD-10), CPT coding, and workers' compensation law is advantageous.</li><li>Previous experience in home care or long-term care settings is a plus. We invite qualified candidates who are passionate about providing high-quality patient care to apply for this rewarding opportunity.</li></ul>Job Types: Full-time, ContractPay: $2,300.00 per weekAbility to Commute:<ul><li>Ellensburg, WA 98950 (Required)</li></ul>Ability to Relocate:<ul><li>Ellensburg, WA 98950: Relocate before starting work (Required)</li></ul>Work Location: In person

Acute Care Unit Registered Nurse - Ellensburg, WA

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