Houston Methodist
Nurse Practitioner Acute Care PRN - Transplant (Medical Center)
Houston Methodist, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246
Nurse Practitioner Acute Care PRN - Transplant (Medical Center)
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Nurse Practitioner Acute Care PRN - Transplant (Medical Center)
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Come lead with us at Houston Methodist Hospital. The Nurse Practitioner AC PRN 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. Role models compassionate communication with patients, physicians and the interprofessional health‑care team. The NP-AC PRN position 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 PRN position affects direct patient care according to the Houston Methodist Professional Practice Model Nursing Practice and Professional Performance policies and procedures.
FLSA Status Non-exempt
Qualifications Education
Master’s degree or higher from an accredited school of Nursing and graduate from an accredited Nurse Practitioners program
Experience
Two years of registered nurse, advanced practice or nurse practitioner clinical experience
Licenses and Certifications (Required)
RN - Registered Nurse - Texas State Licensure - Texas Board of Nursing; PSV Compact Licensure – Must obtain permanent Texas license within 60 days (if establishing Texas residency)
APRN Acute Care state license
Magnet ANCC-recognized Acute-Care practitioner certification
BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association
ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association
AP - Prescriptive Authority - Texas Board of Nursing - Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation PSU
DEA - Narcotics License (DEA) - Drug Enforcement Administration
Skills and Abilities
Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through ongoing skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations
Proficient in speaking, reading, and writing English as required for essential functions of this job
Effective communication with patients, physicians, family members, and co-workers, emphasizing customer service and positive language principles
Highly developed assessment, clinical, documentation, leadership, and analytical skills
Uses therapeutic communication to establish relationships with patients, families and interprofessional team to collaborate on the plan of care
Strong organizational and problem‑solving skills; ability to prioritize multiple tasks
Independent functioning and exercise of judgment in interactions with physicians, the interprofessional care team, and patients/families
Proficient time‑management skills
Application of critical thinking skills and clinical judgment to work autonomously as defined by the Nurse Practice Act
Essential Functions People Essential Functions
Demonstrates leadership as a clinical resource, interprofessional consultant, and patient advocate; identifies staff development opportunities and provides coaching.
Communicates organizational information and aspects of administrative and clinical practice in a respectful, positive manner when interacting with staff; fosters teamwork.
Collaborates with the interprofessional healthcare team to manage/coordinate patient care; advocates on patient/family behalf to identify and resolve clinical and ethical concerns.
Serves as preceptor for Nurse Practitioner students and medical residents when applicable; promotes coaching and peer‑to‑peer accountability.
Service Essential Functions
Coordinates appropriate, timely patient care under physician supervision for defined patient populations, focusing on identified expected unit/optimal outcomes individualized to the patient.
Coordinates care between providers; attends interprofessional rounds as appropriate.
Helps drive improvement of department patient‑satisfaction score through peer‑to‑peer accountability to service standards.
Quality/Safety Essential Functions
Functions as a quality care provider; coordinates, maintains, promotes the health of the patient; assists the team in developing and implementing protocols for patient safety.
Conducts health assessments; identifies normal/abnormal health characteristics, develops plan of care, initiates interventions, evaluates outcomes.
Performs invasive, diagnostic or therapeutic procedures as permitted by licensure and credentialed privileges.
Leads and initiates outcome, quality, and safety improvement activities aligned with organizational goals.
Finance Essential Functions
Implements department strategies to achieve financial targets; mentors others through documentation of care, reducing length of stay, and optimizing efficiency.
Projects resource allocation awareness based on patient needs and staff knowledge.
Growth/Innovation Essential Functions
Promotes quality health care via integration of current research and evidence‑based practice; identifies opportunities for practice changes and performance improvement.
Provides education through research, presentations, publications; coaches staff to grow in knowledge and skills.
Maintains own career development plan and engages with management.
Supplemental Requirements Work Attire
Uniform: No
Scrubs: Yes
Business professional: Yes
Other (department approved): Yes
On‑Call
Employees may be required to be on‑call during emergencies (e.g., disaster, severe weather events) irrespective of selection.
On Call: Yes
Travel
Travel may vary by department.
May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area: Yes.
May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area: No.
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Nurse Practitioner Acute Care PRN - Transplant (Medical Center)
role at
Houston Methodist
Come lead with us at Houston Methodist Hospital. The Nurse Practitioner AC PRN 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. Role models compassionate communication with patients, physicians and the interprofessional health‑care team. The NP-AC PRN position 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 PRN position affects direct patient care according to the Houston Methodist Professional Practice Model Nursing Practice and Professional Performance policies and procedures.
FLSA Status Non-exempt
Qualifications Education
Master’s degree or higher from an accredited school of Nursing and graduate from an accredited Nurse Practitioners program
Experience
Two years of registered nurse, advanced practice or nurse practitioner clinical experience
Licenses and Certifications (Required)
RN - Registered Nurse - Texas State Licensure - Texas Board of Nursing; PSV Compact Licensure – Must obtain permanent Texas license within 60 days (if establishing Texas residency)
APRN Acute Care state license
Magnet ANCC-recognized Acute-Care practitioner certification
BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association
ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association
AP - Prescriptive Authority - Texas Board of Nursing - Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation PSU
DEA - Narcotics License (DEA) - Drug Enforcement Administration
Skills and Abilities
Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through ongoing skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations
Proficient in speaking, reading, and writing English as required for essential functions of this job
Effective communication with patients, physicians, family members, and co-workers, emphasizing customer service and positive language principles
Highly developed assessment, clinical, documentation, leadership, and analytical skills
Uses therapeutic communication to establish relationships with patients, families and interprofessional team to collaborate on the plan of care
Strong organizational and problem‑solving skills; ability to prioritize multiple tasks
Independent functioning and exercise of judgment in interactions with physicians, the interprofessional care team, and patients/families
Proficient time‑management skills
Application of critical thinking skills and clinical judgment to work autonomously as defined by the Nurse Practice Act
Essential Functions People Essential Functions
Demonstrates leadership as a clinical resource, interprofessional consultant, and patient advocate; identifies staff development opportunities and provides coaching.
Communicates organizational information and aspects of administrative and clinical practice in a respectful, positive manner when interacting with staff; fosters teamwork.
Collaborates with the interprofessional healthcare team to manage/coordinate patient care; advocates on patient/family behalf to identify and resolve clinical and ethical concerns.
Serves as preceptor for Nurse Practitioner students and medical residents when applicable; promotes coaching and peer‑to‑peer accountability.
Service Essential Functions
Coordinates appropriate, timely patient care under physician supervision for defined patient populations, focusing on identified expected unit/optimal outcomes individualized to the patient.
Coordinates care between providers; attends interprofessional rounds as appropriate.
Helps drive improvement of department patient‑satisfaction score through peer‑to‑peer accountability to service standards.
Quality/Safety Essential Functions
Functions as a quality care provider; coordinates, maintains, promotes the health of the patient; assists the team in developing and implementing protocols for patient safety.
Conducts health assessments; identifies normal/abnormal health characteristics, develops plan of care, initiates interventions, evaluates outcomes.
Performs invasive, diagnostic or therapeutic procedures as permitted by licensure and credentialed privileges.
Leads and initiates outcome, quality, and safety improvement activities aligned with organizational goals.
Finance Essential Functions
Implements department strategies to achieve financial targets; mentors others through documentation of care, reducing length of stay, and optimizing efficiency.
Projects resource allocation awareness based on patient needs and staff knowledge.
Growth/Innovation Essential Functions
Promotes quality health care via integration of current research and evidence‑based practice; identifies opportunities for practice changes and performance improvement.
Provides education through research, presentations, publications; coaches staff to grow in knowledge and skills.
Maintains own career development plan and engages with management.
Supplemental Requirements Work Attire
Uniform: No
Scrubs: Yes
Business professional: Yes
Other (department approved): Yes
On‑Call
Employees may be required to be on‑call during emergencies (e.g., disaster, severe weather events) irrespective of selection.
On Call: Yes
Travel
Travel may vary by department.
May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area: Yes.
May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area: No.
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