Acute Cardiology & CV Surgery NP Leader

Houston Methodist; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Houston Methodist Hospital seeks a Nurse Practitioner Acute Care (NP-AC) to provide diagnosis, treatment, and consultation across inpatient and outpatient settings in Texas. You will practice under the Nurse Practice Act, collaborate with physicians and the care team, and educate patients on preventive care and prescribed therapies.

Licensure and prescriptive authority requirements apply. This exempt role emphasizes leadership, patient advocacy, and high-quality, evidence-based care within the

Qualifications

• Two years of RN/APRN clinical experience
• RN Texas licensure; APRN Acute Care licensure; Magnet ANCC-accredited Acute-Care practitioner; BLS/ACLS; AP Prescriptive Authority; DEA license within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates leadership as a clinical resource and patient advocate.
• Collaborates with the interprofessional healthcare team to manage patient care.
• Provides education to patients about preventive care and prescribed therapies.
• Functions as part of a treatment team in inpatient and outpatient settings.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Clinical assessment

Interprofessional collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in Nursing

Job description

Houston Methodist Hospital seeks a Nurse Practitioner Acute Care (NP-AC) to provide diagnosis, treatment, and consultation across inpatient and outpatient settings in Texas. You will practice under the Nurse Practice Act, collaborate with physicians and the care team, and educate patients on preventive care and prescribed therapies.

Licensure and prescriptive authority requirements apply. This exempt role emphasizes leadership, patient advocacy, and high-quality, evidence-based care within the