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HCA Houston Healthcare

<div>Stroke response times nearly half of the national average. Cutting-edge SPOT Technology that detects sepsis earlier than the human eye. An Enhanced Surgical Recovery program that reduces opioid prescriptions and post-surgical readmissions. As a national learning health system, we're transforming care delivery, advancing clinical outcomes, and empowering our nursing teams in a collaborative effort to give people a healthier tomorrow. Join us!
<h5 class="jobSectionHeader">Job Summary and Qualifications</h5>
The Clinical Nurse Coordinator (CNC) ensures and delivers high quality, patient-centered care and coordination of all functions in the unit/department during the designated shift. In collaboration with other members of the management team, the CNC directs, monitors, and evaluates nursing care in accordance with established policies/procedures, serves as a resource person for staff, and models a commitment to the organization&rsquo;s vision/mission/values to support an unparalleled patient experience and clinical outcomes that contribute to overall departmental performance.
What you will do in this role:<ul><li>
Assists with admission and discharge processes to ensure efficient throughput and high quality, patient-centered care.</li><li>
Participates in the ongoing assessment of the quality of patient care services provided in the unit, in collaboration with other members of the management team.</li><li>
Collaborates with subject matter experts and other managers to create an environment of teamwork that supports improved outcomes and service.</li><li>
Supports a patient-first philosophy and engages in service recovery when necessary.</li><li>
Supports the efforts of the facility to improve engagement by operationalizing current nursing strategies, including employee rounding, hourly rounds, and other initiatives.
</li><li>Provides recommendations related to interviewing, selecting, and training new staff. Recommends and implements courses of action, including training and development, conflict resolution, personnel policy compliance, completion of performance evaluations, and/or disciplinary actions to ensure a competitively better organization.</li><li>
Assists with staff scheduling. Manages all practical aspects of staff labor in accordance with patient care needs and established productivity guidelines.</li><li>
Supports proper inventory control and assists with managing supplies and equipment.</li></ul> 
What qualifications you will need:<ul><li><ul><li>
Advanced Cardiac Life Spt must be obtained within 6 months of employment start date</li><li>
Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date</li><li>
NIH Stroke Scale must be obtained within 90 days of employment start date</li><li>
Nonviolent Crisis Intervention must be obtained within 6 months of employment start date</li><li>
Trauma Nursing Core Course must be obtained within 1 year of employment start date</li><li>
(RN) Registered Nurse</li><li>
Associate Degree</li><li>
Emergency Nurse Pediatric Course, or PALS Pediatric Adv Life Supt must be obtained within 6 months of employment start date</li></ul></li></ul> 

<h5 class="jobSectionHeader">Benefits</h5>
HCA Houston Healthcare West, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:
<ul><li>Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services</li><li>
Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services</li><li>
Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence</li><li>
Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling</li><li>
Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing</li><li>
Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts</li></ul>
Learn more about Employee Benefits
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
HCA Houston Healthcare West is a full-service, 300+ bed hospital that has been offering exceptional care to the West Houston communities for over 30 years. We proudly provide Houston residents with exceptional healthcare, including a vast-array of medical services from board-certified doctors and nationally accredited departments. We are recognized as a Certified Primary Stroke Center by the Joint Commission and under an affiliation agreement with The Woman&rsquo;s Hospital of Texas, we are able to bring our community The Woman&rsquo;s Hospital of Texas at West Houston, a three-story cardiac and critical care tower. The Sugar Land Cancer Center and the Sugar Land Diagnostic Center, departments with HCA Houston Healthcare West, provide additional services to meet the needs of our community. We are members of HCA Houston Healthcare, the most comprehensive family of hospitals in the region and part of the leading provider of healthcare in the country, HCA Healthcare. Together we are stronger, smarter and more accessible in providing the patient-centered care you need close to home.
HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World&rsquo;s Most Ethical Companies&reg; by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.
&quot;The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patient's family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual.&quot;- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr. HCA Healthcare Co-Founder
Join a family that cares about every stage in your career! We are interviewing candidates for our RN Emergency Clin Nurse Coord opening. Apply today and a member of our Talent Acquisition team will reach out.
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.</div>

Clinical Nurse Coordinator Emergency Room

Individualized Intervention ABA

Individualized Intervention ABA, LLCABA Therapist (Behavior Technician) Title: Behavior Technician/ ABA TherapistFLSA: Non-exempt Department: ABA Location: Texas- Houston Supervisor: Board Certified Behavior AnalystSummary: The Behavior Technician/ABA Therapist provides Applied Behavior Analysis therapy directly to patients between the ages of 2-8 years old, who have a diagnosis of Autism or a related disorder. Therapy is conducted 1:1 or in small groups in an in-home setting or community-based setting to address interventions related to communication, socialization and skills to reduce problematic behaviors. The Behavior Technician/ABA Therapist is supervised and trained by a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. Ongoing training and supervision is provided, and all Behavior Technicians/ABA Therapist are required to obtain and maintain their credential as a Registered Behavior Technician.Required Qualifications: <ul><li>A minimum of a high school diploma or GED</li><li>Preferred: College coursework in a related field or Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree in Psychology, Education or related field</li><li>Experience working with children between the ages of 2-8 or volunteering with children</li><li>Dependable, punctual and flexible</li><li>Written and verbal communication skills</li><li>Highly-motivated</li><li>Able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds</li><li>Reliable transportation- ability to drive to client home or community-based settings</li><li>Preferred: ABA Experience or RBT Credentialed</li></ul>Job Functions: <ul><li>Works directly with patients implementing treatment plans and interventions recommended by BCBA</li><li>Establish and maintains enthusiasm and motivation throughout therapy sessions</li><li>Implements ABA therapy techniques which include but are not limited to discrete trail training, natural environment training, imitation, socialization and behavior management</li><li>Implements individualized behavioral intervention plan to address severe maladaptive behaviors that may include aggression, elopement, hair pulling, biting, kicking, etc.</li><li>Works collaboratively with a team of Behavior Technicians/ABA Therapist and BCBAs</li><li>Monitors and records each occurrence of treatment (data collection and session summary)</li><li>Communicate with parents/caregivers</li><li>Assist patients in daily living skills such as toileting, feeding, dressing, grooming, etc. as recommended on the treatment plan/intervention</li><li>Attend mandatory staff meetings and trainings</li><li>Maintain requirements for RBT Credential (supervision log and re-ceritification)</li></ul>Job Type: Full-timePay: $15.00 - $18.00 per hourBenefits:<ul><li>401(k)</li><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Life insurance</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Vision insurance</li></ul>Ability to Commute:<ul><li>Houston, TX 77084 (Required)</li></ul>Work Location: In person

Behavioral Health Technician

Avalon Memory Care

<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Overview</h2>
<div>
<div><div><div>Our Certified Medication Technician is responsible for all aspects of medication administration within the scope of his/her certification and under the supervision and direction of a Registered Nurse.</div>
</div>
</div></div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Responsibilities</h2>
<div>
<div><div><div>This position requires extensive direct interaction with the resident and requires a kind and gentle individual who derives personal satisfaction from caring for others. They must also possess patience and understanding to care for residents with dementia. Because they work directly with the residents, it is also important that they display a positive attitude and have an outgoing personality, and of course must maintain a professional appearance.</div>
<div>
This Person must also be a person who is willing to take initiative and react to potential crises that will occur in a home for dementia sufferers. They must take pride in their work and be a good communicator. Above all they must have integrity.</div>
<ul><li>
Preparing and administering prescribed medications to residents under the supervision of a licensed RN, and in compliance with all Facility policies and procedures and regulations governing the administration and documentation of medication.</li><li>
Adhering to all Facility policies and procedures and Department of Aging and disability Services rules and regulation regarding the administration and documentation of narcotic medications.</li><li>
Performing medication administration responsibilities while adhering to all safety principles.</li><li>
Documenting administration of medication on the Medication Administration Record (MAR), or computer program based Medication Administration Record (eMAR).</li><li>
Documenting medications not administered on the MAR, and the reason for not being administered.</li><li>
Adhering to proper infection control techniques during the medication administration process, including the incorporation of universal precautions when indicated.</li><li>
Recognizing and adhering to the six (6) rights of medication administration.</li><li>
Participating in data collection, medication audits, and other performance improvement activities related to medication administration.</li><li>
Reporting any adverse patient medication reactions immediately to a supervisor.</li><li>
Perform other duties as assigned.</li></ul>
</div></div></div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Qualifications</h2>
<div>
<div><div><div>Education</div>
<div>
High School graduate or equivalent 
Graduate of an accredited Certified Medication Technician Course</div> 
<div></div>
<div>
Experience: 
One (1) year related experience in a medical environment preferred 
Working knowledge of electronic medication systems a plus but not required</div> 
<div></div>
<div>
Licenses/Certifications: 
Must be certified as a Medication Technician in the state of Texas</div> 
<div></div>
<div>
General Qualifications:</div>
<ul><li>
Pass a criminal background check</li><li>
Statement of history of no abuse or neglect</li><li>
Reliable transportation</li><li>
Documentation of immunizations</li><li>
Must be at least 18 years of age or a high school graduate</li><li>
MUST BE A TEAM PLAYER</li></ul>
</div>
</div></div><div>Education</div>
<div>
High School graduate or equivalent 
Graduate of an accredited Certified Medication Technician Course</div> 
<div></div>
<div>
Experience: 
One (1) year related experience in a medical environment preferred 
Working knowledge of electronic medication systems a plus but not required</div> 
<div></div>
<div>
Licenses/Certifications: 
Must be certified as a Medication Technician in the state of Texas</div> 
<div></div>
<div>
General Qualifications:</div>
<ul><li>
Pass a criminal background check</li><li>
Statement of history of no abuse or neglect</li><li>
Reliable transportation</li><li>
Documentation of immunizations</li><li>
Must be at least 18 years of age or a high school graduate</li><li>
MUST BE A TEAM PLAYER</li></ul>
Our Certified Medication Technician is responsible for all aspects of medication administration within the scope of his/her certification and under the supervision and direction of a Registered Nurse.</div>

Medtech 3pm-11pm Shift - Tuckerton

Houston Methodist

<div>At Houston Methodist, the Physician Assistant (PA) (ACLS) functions as an advanced practice practitioner, responsible for maintaining and promoting the health of the patient requiring care, practicing medicine under the supervision of a licensed physician. This position will provide diagnostic, therapeutic, surgical and preventative care, under the supervision of a physician. The PA (ACLS) position exams, diagnoses and decides treatment for patients, including analyzing and interpreting x-rays and lab results, writes prescriptions, takes patients' histories, provides surgical assistance, and orders various forms of therapy. This position may work in both inpatient and outpatient situations and can perform independently under the license of a physician or as part of a treatment team. The PA (ACLS) position affects direct patient care according to the Board of Physician Assistant Examiners in the State of Texas and Houston Methodist policies and procedures.
<div>FLSA STATUS 
Exempt 
 
QUALIFICATIONS 
 
EDUCATION<ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree
</li><li>Graduate from accredited Physician Assistant program by National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
</li></ul> 
EXPERIENCE<ul><li>
One year of clinical experience
</li></ul> 
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS 
Required<ul><li>
PA - Physician Assistant - State Licensure - Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation_PSV by the Texas Board of Physician Assistants and</li><li>
PA-C - Physician Assistant-Certified (NCCPA) - National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistant_PSV 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>
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>Use of critical thinking skills and clinical judgment to work autonomously as defined by the Board of Physicians Assistants
</li><li>Accepts accountability for outcomes in healthcare
</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 exercise judgment in interactions with physicians, interprofessional care team and patients and their families
</li>Demonstrates proficient time management skills 
<li>
</li></ul> 
 
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 
 
PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS<ul><li>
Demonstrates leadership as a clinical resource, inter-professional consultant, and patient advocate. Participates in rounding independently or with physicians/surgeons and attends interdisciplinary rounds, as appropriate, by specialty.
</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. May serve as first call for hospital staff. Serves as preceptor for Physician Assistant students and medical residents, as appropriate.
</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. Uses peer-to-peer accountability towards improvement of department score for employee engagement.
</li><li>Collaborates with inter-professional health care team members to manage/coordinate patient care. Advocates on patient/family&rsquo;s behalf to identify and resolve clinical and ethical concerns.
</li></ul> 
SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS<ul><li>
Coordinates appropriate, timely patient care between health care providers and other ancillary clinicians, as appropriate, under a physician license, for a defined patient population(s), focusing on identified expected unit/optimal outcomes, individualized to the patient. Helps drive improvement of department score for patient satisfaction, through peer-to-peer accountability to service standards.
</li><li>Collaborates quality health care with inter-professional team members to manage/coordinate patient care.
</li><li>Responds and is available timely to patient questions/issues that arise as triaged by clinical staff and provides assistance for emergencies, as needed.
</li></ul> 
QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS<ul><li>
Performs independent or delegated functions under physician license, such as diagnosis, use of prescriptive authority, and treatment according to practice guidelines, protocols, and/or standing orders.
</li><li>Reviews medications and test reports on patients, responds to critical test results, and advises on any corrective action based on the results.
</li><li>Conducts comprehensive health assessments (initial, ongoing, discharge), identifies normal/abnormal health characteristics, develops plan of care, initiates appropriate interventions, and evaluates care outcomes on defined patient populations. Performs quality and safe diagnostic, surgical and/or therapeutic procedures necessary for defined patient populations.
</li><li>Assists the inter-professional health care team in the development and implementation of protocols to ensure patient safety. 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>
Performs accurate and timely documentation in medical records, including diagnosis and CPT coding.
</li><li>Implements department strategies to achieve financial target and mentors others to do the same through timely documentation of care, decreasing length of stay, optimizing efficiency, and other areas according to department specifications. 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>
Fosters identification and implementation of innovative solutions to improve patient care or department operations such as the organization&rsquo;s quality metrics or other department-specific measures by leading and/or participating in department and/or hospital projects/activities or a hospital committee.
</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. 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 Yes
</li></ul></li></ul></div>QUALIFICATIONS 
 
EDUCATION<ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree
</li><li>Graduate from accredited Physician Assistant program by National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
</li></ul> 
EXPERIENCE<ul><li>
One year of clinical experience
</li></ul> 
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS 
Required<ul><li>
PA - Physician Assistant - State Licensure - Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation_PSV by the Texas Board of Physician Assistants and</li>
<li>PA-C - Physician Assistant-Certified (NCCPA) - National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistant_PSV 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>
DEA - Narcotics License (DEA) - Drug Enforcement Administration_PSV within 6 months 
<li>
</li></ul> 
Company Profile:
Houston Methodist Specialty Physician Group is an integral part of Houston Methodist&rsquo;s overall strategy to become one of the nation&rsquo;s leading academic medical centers. Established as a nonprofit corporation certified by the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners, the Specialty Physician Group enables physicians to maintain autonomy with respect to clinical practice while growing their practice within an academic environment.
Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.</div>

Physician Assistant - ObGyn (Clearlake)

<div>At Houston Methodist, the Nurse Practitioner (NP) (ACLS) 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 (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 (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>
Non-Acute Care state license and</li><li>
Non-Acute Care ANCC recognized 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>Non-Acute Care state license and</li>
<li>Non-Acute Care ANCC recognized 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 Specialty Physician Group is an integral part of Houston Methodist&rsquo;s overall strategy to become one of the nation&rsquo;s leading academic medical centers. Established as a nonprofit corporation certified by the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners, the Specialty Physician Group enables physicians to maintain autonomy with respect to clinical practice while growing their practice within an academic environment.
Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.</div>

Nurse Practitioner Non-Acute Care - Neurology/Stroke (Medical Center)

Neurology/ Pain Management

OverviewJoin our dynamic healthcare team as a Nurse Practitioner, where you will play a vital role in delivering comprehensive patient care across diverse clinical settings. This energetic position offers the opportunity to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, utilize advanced clinical skills, and make a meaningful difference in patients' lives. You will be empowered to assess, diagnose, and manage a wide range of health conditions while adhering to best practices and regulatory standards. If you thrive in fast-paced environments and are passionate about providing exceptional care, this is the perfect role for you!As a nurse practitioner, you will be provided extensive training, guidance and support throughout. You will be supervised by supervising Physician, very good work environment with good pay salary and benefits. Somebody who is willing to work hard and willing to train would be the ideal candidateDuties<ul><li>Conduct thorough patient assessments, including physical examinations and vital signs, to determine health status and develop individualized care plans</li><li>Prescribe medications and treatment regimens in accordance with state regulations and collaborative practice agreements</li><li>Perform procedures such as suturing, IV insertion, catheterization, and dermal filler administration with precision and sterile technique</li><li>Manage acute pain, infectious diseases, and chronic conditions across various specialties including geriatrics, pediatrics, emergency medicine, and behavioral health</li><li>Utilize electronic health record (EHR) systems like Epic, Cerner, or eClinicalWorks for accurate documentation of medical records and patient interactions</li><li>Collaborate closely with physicians, specialists, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care and ensure optimal outcomes</li><li>Participate in clinical research initiatives and contribute to quality improvement projects to advance healthcare practices</li></ul>Requirements<ul><li>Valid Nurse Practitioner license with current certification to practice independently or under collaborative agreements</li><li>Proven experience working in diverse clinical environments such as hospitals (Level I &amp; II trauma centers), emergency rooms, ICU or critical care units, nursing homes, or outpatient clinics</li><li>Strong knowledge of medical terminology, physiology, ICD coding (ICD-9/10), CPT coding, and drug enforcement regulations (DEA) for prescribing controlled substances</li><li>Proficiency with EMR/EHR systems including Epic, Athenahealth, Cerner, or similar platforms; telehealth experience is highly valued</li><li>Demonstrated skills in patient assessment techniques such as venipuncture, phlebotomy, sterile processing, specimen collection/processing, and airway management</li><li>Experience managing complex cases involving trauma care, dialysis patients, hospice &amp; palliative medicine or occupational health is preferred</li><li>Ability to perform advanced procedures like spinal taps or cardiac catheterization when applicable; familiarity with medical imaging techniques such as sonography is a plus</li><li>Excellent client communication skills with a focus on health coaching and patient education across age groups including pediatrics and seniors</li><li>Knowledge of HIPAA regulations ensuring confidentiality of medical records and sensitive information</li><li>Critical care experience including ICU or emergency room settings; experience working in high-acuity environments such as trauma centers or neonatal units is advantageous</li></ul>Join us in delivering compassionate healthcare that transforms lives! We are committed to supporting your professional growth through ongoing training opportunities while fostering a vibrant team environment dedicated to excellence.Pay: $90,000.00 - $139,255.52 per yearBenefits:<ul><li>401(k)</li><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Employee assistance program</li><li>Employee discount</li><li>Flexible schedule</li><li>Flexible spending account</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Health savings account</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Professional development assistance</li><li>Vision insurance</li></ul>Language:<ul><li>Spanish (Preferred)</li></ul>Ability to Commute:<ul><li>Houston, TX 77070 (Preferred)</li></ul>Work Location: In person

Nurse Practitioner

Baylor College of Medicine

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 Summary
 
 
 
 This position performs daily mixing of drugs. Orders and maintains drug inventory and supplies. Performs other clerical/administrative functions as necessary in the pharmacy.
 
 
 The ideal candidate will have good communication skills, be able to work in a fast paced environment, and must be able to stand for long periods of time to mix medication.
 
 
 This position is located at our McNair Campus.
 
 
 
 Job Duties
 
 
 
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 Collaborates with the pharmacists, nurses, and administrative staff on a daily basis.
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 Completes inventory processes including ordering, restocking, and removing expired medications.
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 Performs medication compounding and mixing per label instructions.
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 Answers phones and delivers medications to nursing in a timely manner.
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 Follows all Baylor Medicine Pharmacy policies and procedures as directed.
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 Maintains cleanliness and order in the pharmacy.
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 Performs all other assigned task.
 
 
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 Minimum Qualifications
 
 
 
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 High School diploma or GED.
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 Two years of relevant experience.
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 Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB).
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 Registration with Texas State Board of Pharmacy (TSBP).
 
 
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 Preferred Qualifications
 
 
 
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 IV Certification.
 
 
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 Work Authorization Requirement:
 
 
 
 
 This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
 
 Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout the duration of employment.
 
 
 Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.
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