Acute Care NP: Clinical Leader & Educator

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

Job summary

Houston Methodist in Houston, TX seeks a Nurse Practitioner Acute Care (NP AC, ACLS) to provide comprehensive patient care in inpatient and outpatient settings under the Texas Nurse Practice Act.

The role includes diagnosis, treatment, education, collaboration with physicians, and prescription of medications as appropriate, with emphasis on safety and quality care.

Candidates must hold RN Texas license and APRN Acute Care certification, with BLS/ACLS and prescriptive authority requirements.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Nursing from an accredited program.
• Two years RN or NP clinical experience.
• Texas RN license and APRN Acute Care license.
• ACLS/BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide diagnosis, treatment, and consultation to patients.
• Coordinate care with physicians and interprofessional team.
• Prescribe medications as appropriate within credentialing.
• Educate patients on preventive care and treatment plans.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Interprofessional collaboration

Patient communication

Time management

Education

Master's degree in Nursing

Job description

Houston Methodist in Houston, TX seeks a Nurse Practitioner Acute Care (NP AC, ACLS) to provide comprehensive patient care in inpatient and outpatient settings under the Texas Nurse Practice Act.

The role includes diagnosis, treatment, education, collaboration with physicians, and prescription of medications as appropriate, with emphasis on safety and quality care.

Candidates must hold RN Texas license and APRN Acute Care certification, with BLS/ACLS and prescriptive authority requirements.