Acute Care NP: Care Leadership & Collaboration

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

Job summary

Houston Methodist in Houston, TX is seeking a Nurse Practitioner Acute Care (NP-AC) who provides diagnosis, treatment, and consultation within inpatient and outpatient settings, following the Texas Nurse Practice Act and collaborating with the care team.

The NP-AC delivers education on preventative care, orders tests, prescribes medications as appropriate, and functions as a clinical resource while upholding nursing practice and professional performance standards.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to communicate with patients, physicians and interprofessional care team.
• Proficient English language for safety-critical communication.
• Strong assessment, clinical, documentation and analytical skills.
• Ability to function independently and exercise judgment under the Nurse Practice Act.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate appropriate, timely patient care under physician supervision.
• Attend interprofessional rounds and coordinate patient care with the team.
• Drive improvements in department score for patient satisfaction through peer-to-peer accountability.
• Lead and participate in quality and safety initiatives to improve patient outcomes.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Communication

Leadership

Time management

Critical thinking

Patient education

English proficiency

Team collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in Nursing

Job description

Houston Methodist in Houston, TX is seeking a Nurse Practitioner Acute Care (NP-AC) who provides diagnosis, treatment, and consultation within inpatient and outpatient settings, following the Texas Nurse Practice Act and collaborating with the care team.

The NP-AC delivers education on preventative care, orders tests, prescribes medications as appropriate, and functions as a clinical resource while upholding nursing practice and professional performance standards.