UTHealth Houston
Nurse Practitioner Acute Care, Practice Plan - Center for Interventional Psychia
UTHealth Houston, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246
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Overview UTHealth Houston Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences' Center for Interventional Psychiatry is looking for a Nurse Practitioner with experience working with mental health/psychiatry patients. This role offers a unique opportunity to work with groundbreaking interventions for treatment‑resistant depression, such as Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) and Spravato/Esketamine treatments. The Nurse Practitioner will be comfortable with mental health assessments, monitoring TMS and Spravato procedures, supporting multiple high‑acuity patients in a fast‑paced outpatient clinic, and psychiatric medication management. Experience with Epic, diagnoses such as MDD, and interventional psychiatric modalities is ideal.
Benefits
100% paid medical premiums for full‑time employees
Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave, vacation and sick time – about 37‑38 days per year)
Longevity Pay (monthly payments after two years of service)
Retirement/pension plan
Employee Support
Free financial and legal counseling
Free mental health counseling services
Gym membership discounts and wellness program access
Other employee discounts (entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.)
Resources for child and elder care
Position Summary Provides advanced nursing care to patients with complex acute, critical, and/or chronic health conditions in a clinic or hospital setting in one or more specialized areas under the direction of a physician.
Position Key Accountabilities
Conducts complex, standardized patient care procedures normally performed by a physician but not constituting the practice of medicine.
Conducts independent and physician‑supervised rounding on unit.
Performs relevant patient evaluations and assessments and provides appropriate treatment, including monitoring and ordering medications.
Coordinates, directs, and implements the patient’s plan of care.
Assists in collecting patient histories, screens for co‑morbidities, and provides guidance and preventive health care as needed.
Performs physical examinations and provides episodic or problem‑oriented care under physician supervision.
Orders appropriate laboratory, diagnostic, and radiographic tests and interprets results.
Monitors the treatment program of the patient to inform the attending physician of pertinent medical information.
Facilitates patient education related to medical processes, medication, nutrition, and health promotion or preventive health care.
Assists physicians in formulating therapeutic decisions.
Maintains appropriate records and prepares charts for review and counter‑signature by physician.
Prepares and cares for supplies and equipment.
Responds to emergency situations.
Performs within the scope of practice prescribed by licensure and certification.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Certification / Skills
Registered Nurse (RN) State Licensure or Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) by Texas Board of Nursing required
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse – Nurse Practitioner (APRN‑NP) by Texas Board of Nursing required
Basic Life Support (BLS) by American Heart Association required
Clinical specialty certification determined by the department, excluding FNP certification unless paired with a post‑master’s certification in the required specialty. Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Certification required.
Minimum Education Masters in Nursing as NP or Masters in Nursing with completion of a post‑masters Nurse Practitioner Certification Program.
Minimum Experience None required; previous experience in area of clinical focus preferred.
Physical Requirements Exerts up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds frequently, or up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects.
Security Sensitive
Position is security‑sensitive pursuant to Texas Education Code 51.215 and Texas Government Code 411.094.
Limitations and responsibilities outlined under Texas Business and Commerce Code, Texas Government Code 117.001(2), and 791.4.
Veteran Information Military occupations that relate to the initial selection criteria may include but are not limited to: 0904, 0963, 1976, 46Y1C, 46Y1H, 66B, 66C, 4A0X1, 46YX, 65D, 230X, PHA10, 42GX, 66P, 66R, 290X. For a complete list please visit www.uthealth‑veterans.jobs.
Residency Requirement Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Health Care Provider
Industries Hospitals and Health Care
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Overview UTHealth Houston Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences' Center for Interventional Psychiatry is looking for a Nurse Practitioner with experience working with mental health/psychiatry patients. This role offers a unique opportunity to work with groundbreaking interventions for treatment‑resistant depression, such as Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) and Spravato/Esketamine treatments. The Nurse Practitioner will be comfortable with mental health assessments, monitoring TMS and Spravato procedures, supporting multiple high‑acuity patients in a fast‑paced outpatient clinic, and psychiatric medication management. Experience with Epic, diagnoses such as MDD, and interventional psychiatric modalities is ideal.
Benefits
100% paid medical premiums for full‑time employees
Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave, vacation and sick time – about 37‑38 days per year)
Longevity Pay (monthly payments after two years of service)
Retirement/pension plan
Employee Support
Free financial and legal counseling
Free mental health counseling services
Gym membership discounts and wellness program access
Other employee discounts (entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.)
Resources for child and elder care
Position Summary Provides advanced nursing care to patients with complex acute, critical, and/or chronic health conditions in a clinic or hospital setting in one or more specialized areas under the direction of a physician.
Position Key Accountabilities
Conducts complex, standardized patient care procedures normally performed by a physician but not constituting the practice of medicine.
Conducts independent and physician‑supervised rounding on unit.
Performs relevant patient evaluations and assessments and provides appropriate treatment, including monitoring and ordering medications.
Coordinates, directs, and implements the patient’s plan of care.
Assists in collecting patient histories, screens for co‑morbidities, and provides guidance and preventive health care as needed.
Performs physical examinations and provides episodic or problem‑oriented care under physician supervision.
Orders appropriate laboratory, diagnostic, and radiographic tests and interprets results.
Monitors the treatment program of the patient to inform the attending physician of pertinent medical information.
Facilitates patient education related to medical processes, medication, nutrition, and health promotion or preventive health care.
Assists physicians in formulating therapeutic decisions.
Maintains appropriate records and prepares charts for review and counter‑signature by physician.
Prepares and cares for supplies and equipment.
Responds to emergency situations.
Performs within the scope of practice prescribed by licensure and certification.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Certification / Skills
Registered Nurse (RN) State Licensure or Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) by Texas Board of Nursing required
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse – Nurse Practitioner (APRN‑NP) by Texas Board of Nursing required
Basic Life Support (BLS) by American Heart Association required
Clinical specialty certification determined by the department, excluding FNP certification unless paired with a post‑master’s certification in the required specialty. Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Certification required.
Minimum Education Masters in Nursing as NP or Masters in Nursing with completion of a post‑masters Nurse Practitioner Certification Program.
Minimum Experience None required; previous experience in area of clinical focus preferred.
Physical Requirements Exerts up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds frequently, or up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects.
Security Sensitive
Position is security‑sensitive pursuant to Texas Education Code 51.215 and Texas Government Code 411.094.
Limitations and responsibilities outlined under Texas Business and Commerce Code, Texas Government Code 117.001(2), and 791.4.
Veteran Information Military occupations that relate to the initial selection criteria may include but are not limited to: 0904, 0963, 1976, 46Y1C, 46Y1H, 66B, 66C, 4A0X1, 46YX, 65D, 230X, PHA10, 42GX, 66P, 66R, 290X. For a complete list please visit www.uthealth‑veterans.jobs.
Residency Requirement Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Health Care Provider
Industries Hospitals and Health Care
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