Acute Care Nurse Practitioner - HVI, Nights (Southwest)

Memorial Hermann Health System; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Hermann Health System is looking for a Nurse Practitioner based in Houston, Texas to deliver high quality patient care. This role requires systemic assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and effective management of patients, particularly in the ICU and Cardiovascular services. Candidates must have a Texas NP license, relevant certifications in Advanced Care, and a strong background in palliative care. This position involves a rotating schedule of overnight shifts from 7p to 7a, with expectations to cover both cardiology and cardiovascular service lines.

Qualifications

• Graduate of Nurse Practitioner Program or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Program.
• At least two years’ experience in palliative care or hospice.
• Family Nurse Practitioner with ACHPN certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive patient care including assessment, diagnosis, and treatment.
• Manage and follow up on in-hospital patient care according to Texas regulations.
• Cover HVI service line, ICU/IMU/Cath lab patients.

Skills

Palliative care

ICU/IMU care

Cardiology care

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Basic Life Support

Education

Graduate of Nurse Practitioner Program approved by the State of Texas

Masters of Nursing

Advanced Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse certification

Post master’s certificate in Palliative Care

Job description

At Memorial Hermann, we pursue a common goal of delivering high quality, efficient care while creating exceptional experiences for every member of our community. When we say every member of our community, that includes our employees. We know that when our employees feel cared for, heard and valued, they are inspired to create moments that exceed expectations, while prioritizing safety, compassion, personalization and efficiency. If you want to advance your career and contribute to our vision of creating healthier communities, now and for generations to come, we want you to be a part of our team.

Job Summary

Position responsible for providing comprehensive patient care by systemic assessment, diagnosis, treatment, management, and in-hospital follow up, affecting direct patient care through the disease process according to the Texas Nurse Practice Act and Memorial Hermann Health System Standards of Care.

Hours: 7p/7a Mon-Fri, rotating Saturdays.

Position to cover HVI service line, ICU/IMU/Cath lab patients both cardiology and cardiovascular.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Graduate of Nurse Practitioner Program approved by the State of Texas or Graduate of an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Program approved by the State of Texas if area of intended practice is Trauma; Masters of Nursing preferred. Acute Care Nurse Practitioner with at least two (2) years’ experience in palliative care or hospice; or Family Nurse Practitioner with Advanced Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse (ACHPN) certification, or post master’s certificate in Palliative Care required if area of intended practice is Palliative Care/Supportive Medicine.

Licenses / Certifications

• Current State of Texas license to practice professional nursing
• Certification by the American Nurse Credentialing Center or National Certification Center in area of specialty or the American Association of Nurse Practitioners or the American Certification of Critical Care Nurses (AACN) Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Certification
• Certified in Basic Life Support; current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) or Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
• Certified in ATLS (Advanced Trauma Life Support) if area of practice is Trauma within 6 months of hire date

Experience / Knowledge / Skills

• Two (2) years clinical nursing experience in area of intended practice