Houston Methodist

<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 
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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.
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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.
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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. 
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SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS 
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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 
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</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

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