Acute Care NP – Trauma & Inpatient Specialist

UTHealth Houston; Katy (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% paid medical premiums

Generous time off

Longevity pay

Robust retirement plan

Wellbeing programs

Job summary

UTHealth Houston Department of Surgery (Acute Care) is seeking an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner to join our team in Katy, TX. The role involves providing high-level patient care in a clinic or hospital setting under the direction of a physician.

Experience in trauma centers and in-patient acute care is highly preferred, with First Assist certification advantageous. We offer a comprehensive rewards package alongside 100% paid medical premiums for full-time staff, generous time off, longevity pay,

Qualifications

• Active Texas NP license or eligibility.
• Current BLS certification.
• First Assist certification helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care in clinic or hospital settings under physician direction.
• Coordinate and implement patient care plans.
• Order and interpret pertinent labs and diagnostics.
• Perform physical examinations and episodic care.
• Document treatment plans and outcomes.
• Educate patients on medical processes, medications, nutrition and health promotion.

Skills

Texas NP license

BLS Certification

First Assist useful

Education

Master's in Nursing (NP)

Job description

UTHealth Houston Department of Surgery (Acute Care) is seeking an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner to join our team in Katy, TX. The role involves providing high-level patient care in a clinic or hospital setting under the direction of a physician.

Experience in trauma centers and in-patient acute care is highly preferred, with First Assist certification advantageous. We offer a comprehensive rewards package alongside 100% paid medical premiums for full-time staff, generous time off, longevity pay,