Acute Care Nurse Practitioner

Aura Health; Pasadena (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Aura Health is seeking an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner to perform comprehensive assessments and manage complex patient conditions in a fast-paced acute setting. You will develop and implement evidence-based treatment plans in collaboration with physicians and interdisciplinary teams.

The role requires current NP licensure in acute care, strong clinical assessment, and the ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to promote safe transitions of care and high-quality patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Current licensure and certification as an NP in acute care.
• Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive assessments and manage complex patient conditions in a fast-paced acute setting.
• Develop and implement evidence-based treatment plans in collaboration with physicians and interdisciplinary teams.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests, prescribe medications within scope, and ensure accurate electronic health record documentation.
• Educate patients and families to promote understanding and engagement in care.
• Support safe transitions of care and contribute to quality and performance improvement initiatives.
• Work in an innovative, inclusive environment focused on achieving excellence in patient outcomes.

Skills

Acute care NP

Team collaboration

Patient education

Education

NP licensure

Job description

Role: Acute Care Nurse Practitioner

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive assessments and manage complex patient conditions in a fast-paced acute setting.
• Develop and implement evidence-based treatment plans in collaboration with physicians and interdisciplinary teams.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests, prescribe medications within scope, and ensure accurate electronic health record documentation.
• Educate patients and families to promote understanding and engagement in care.
• Support safe transitions of care and contribute to quality and performance improvement initiatives.
• Work in an innovative, inclusive environment focused on achieving excellence in patient outcomes.

Qualifications & Skills

• Current licensure and certification as a Nurse Practitioner with authorization for acute care practice.
• Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent communication and patient education skills.
• Commitment to quality improvement and exceptional patient care.