Acute Care Neurosurgery NP — Lead Clinician

Houstonmethodistcareers; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Houston Methodist invites applications for the Nurse Practitioner Acute Care (NP AC) position in Houston. The NP AC provides diagnosis, treatment, consultation and patient education, functioning within a treatment team in both inpatient and outpatient settings.

The role requires Texas RN licensure, an APRN Acute Care license, and ANCC Magnet certification, with ACLS/BLS; you will work under the Nurse Practice Act and may prescribe medications.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Nursing from an accredited program.
• Two years of RN/AP/NP clinical experience.
• Texas RN licensure and APRN Acute Care certification.
• BLS and ACLS certifications.
• DEA license for prescriptive authority.

Responsibilities

• Provide diagnosis, treatment and consultation as per the Nurse Practice Act.
• Care for patients in inpatient and outpatient settings within a team.
• Educate patients about preventive care and prescribed treatments.
• Collaborate with physicians and interprofessional staff in rounds and care planning.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Communication

Critical thinking

Time management

Independent practice

Education

Master's degree in Nursing

Job description

Houston Methodist invites applications for the Nurse Practitioner Acute Care (NP AC) position in Houston. The NP AC provides diagnosis, treatment, consultation and patient education, functioning within a treatment team in both inpatient and outpatient settings.

The role requires Texas RN licensure, an APRN Acute Care license, and ANCC Magnet certification, with ACLS/BLS; you will work under the Nurse Practice Act and may prescribe medications.