Acute Care Nurse Practitioner: Clinical Leader & Educator

Houston Methodist; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Houston Methodist is seeking a Nurse Practitioner - Acute Care (ACLS) to deliver comprehensive patient care in both inpatient and outpatient settings. The NP-ACLS collaborates with physicians and the healthcare team, orders tests, and prescribes medications as permitted.

This role follows the Texas Nurse Practice Act and hospital policies to ensure quality care. The position emphasizes compassionate communication, clinical leadership, and ongoing quality improvement within the interprofessional

Qualifications

• Two years of registered nurse, advanced practice or nurse practitioner clinical experience.
• Must graduate from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.

Responsibilities

• Provide diagnosis, treatment and consultation for patients.
• Possess the ability to order tests and prescribe medications as allowed by state law.
• Function in inpatient and outpatient settings per Texas Nurse Practice Act.
• Collaborate with physicians and interprofessional team to coordinate patient care.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Time management

Clinical decision making

Education

Master’s degree in Nursing or higher

Job description

Houston Methodist is seeking a Nurse Practitioner - Acute Care (ACLS) to deliver comprehensive patient care in both inpatient and outpatient settings. The NP-ACLS collaborates with physicians and the healthcare team, orders tests, and prescribes medications as permitted.

This role follows the Texas Nurse Practice Act and hospital policies to ensure quality care. The position emphasizes compassionate communication, clinical leadership, and ongoing quality improvement within the interprofessional