Acute Care Nurse Practitioner

Black Women's Mental Health Institute; Bellaire (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Black Women's Mental Health Institute is seeking an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner to lead comprehensive patient assessments and develop evidence-based treatment plans for acute, complex conditions. You will collaborate with physicians and interprofessional teams to coordinate care and transitions, while educating patients and their families to enhance engagement in care.

The role emphasizes quality improvement, patient-centered care, and ongoing professional development within a hospital

Qualifications

• Valid nursing license and advanced practice certification.
• Experience in acute care settings preferred.
• Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic, and treatment planning skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Commitment to patient-centered care and continuous professional development.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive assessments of hospitalized patients and interpret diagnostics.
• Develop and implement evidence-based treatment plans for acute and complex conditions.
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to coordinate care and transitions.
• Educate patients and families to promote understanding and engagement in care.
• Support quality improvement and safety initiatives within the healthcare setting.

Skills

RN license

APN certification

Acute care experience

Clinical assessment

Communication & teamwork

Patient-centered care

Professional development

Education

BSN or higher

Advanced Practice Certification

Job description

• Perform comprehensive assessments and interpret diagnostics for hospitalized patients.
• Develop and implement evidence-based treatment plans for acute and complex conditions.
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care and care transitions.
• Educate patients and families to promote understanding and engagement in care.
• Support quality improvement and safety initiatives within the healthcare setting.

Role:

Acute Care Nurse Practitioner

Key Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive assessments and interpret diagnostics for hospitalized patients.
• Develop and implement evidence-based treatment plans for acute and complex conditions.
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care and care transitions.
• Educate patients and families to promote understanding and engagement in care.
• Support quality improvement and safety initiatives within the healthcare setting.

Qualifications & Skills

• Valid nursing license and advanced practice certification.
• Experience in acute care settings preferred.
• Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic, and treatment planning skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Commitment to patient-centered care and continuous professional development.