Advanced Practice Provider - Heart Failure Transplant ICU, FT Nights

Memorial Hermann Health System; Atascocita (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO including personal days

Spiritual holiday

Job summary

Memorial Hermann Health System seeks an Advanced Practice Provider (NP or PA) for the Heart Failure Transplant ICU team. This full-time night-shift role involves care of VV/VA ECMO, LVAD, heart and lung transplant patients, with training provided on devices.

Requires 2–3 years in Critical Care (RN/PA/NP) and Texas NP/PA licensure; 8% geographic differential applies. Rotating weekends/holidays; no call.

Qualifications

• Two to three years of RN/PA/NP Critical Care experience
• Experience with heart failure population required
• ACNP or PA required for this role
• Graduate training in NP or PA program approved by Texas authorities
• New NPs or PAs should have 2–3 years of RN Critical Care ICU experience

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive patient care across the disease course in ICU
• Perform and interpret assessments, orders, and interventions
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and physicians
• Educate patients and families on care plans and resources
• Adhere to Memorial Hermann policies and standards

Skills

Critical Care

Heart Failure care

Nurse Practitioner

Physician Assistant

AGACNP or PA

Education

Texas approved NP program

Acute Care NP TX program

PA program (masters preferred)

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

Bring your commitment to excellence to Memorial Hermann, where your contributions are appreciated & your voice matters.

• From a Level 1 trauma center to the #2 rehabilitation hospital in the country, to our partnership with the Houston Rockets, you can practice with top professionals.
• Generous PTO including personal days & a spiritual holiday.

Advanced Practice Provider - Heart Failure Transplant ICU (9 Sarofim)

• Can be a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
• FT/Nights
• Rotating weekends & holidays; No call
• AGACNP or PA required
• 2-3 years of RN, PA or NP Critical Care experience & experience with heart failure population required
• New NPs or PAs MUST have 2-3 years of RN experience with Critical Care ICU,
• Patient population includes VV/VA ECMO, Mechanical Circulatory Support, Heart Transplant, Lung Transplant, LVAD, Post-op Cardiac Surgery
• Will train on devices
• 8% geographical differential for the medical center

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.

Job Description

Minimum Qualifications

Acute Care Nurse Practitioner

Education: Graduate of Nurse Practitioner Program approved by the State of Texas orgraduate of an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Program approved by the State of Texas if area of intended practice is Trauma. Master of Nursing preferred.

Licenses/Certifications:

• Current State of Texas license to practice professional nursing
• Certification by the American Nurse Credentialing Centeror National Certification Center in area of specialtyor the American Association of Nurse Practitionersor 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

Physician Associate

Education:Graduate of a nationally accredited Physician Assistant program; Master's degreestrongly preferred

Licenses/Certifications:

• Certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants, Inc.
• Licensed by the Texas State Board of Physician Assistant Examiners
• Eligibility for DEA licensure
• Basic Cardiac Life CertificationorAdvanced Cardiac Life Certification

Experience/ Knowledge/ Skills:

• Two (2)years clinical nursing experience in area of intended practice
• Demonstrates commitment to the Partners-in-Caring process by integrating our culture in all internal and external customer interactions; delivers on our brand promise of “we advance health” through innovation, accountability, empowerment, collaboration, compassion and results while ensuring one Memorial Hermann.

Principal Accountabilities

• Provides assessment, triage, and therapeutic management of patient/family needs throughout the disease process as an integral part of an interdisciplinary team, according to the age/needs of the patient/population served; acts under the authority and supervision of the attending physician in accordance with regulations, hospital policy, protocols, guidelines and clinical pathways.
• Obtains medical histories; performs physical examinations; reviews/orders diagnostic tests and radiographic results; formulates and manages patient treatment plan and outcomes.
• Provides interventions including, but not limited to, arterial line placement, central line placement (internal jugular or femoral lines), pulmonary artery catheter placement, lumbar puncture, intubations, chest tube removal, and thoracentesis; makes rounds with the interdisciplinary teams.
• Collaborates in the development and evaluation of patient care.
• Updates clinical guidelines/protocols/ pathways; works autonomously and accepts accountability for outcomes; signs orders in accordance with institution and state board requirements; collaborates in research and teaching projects and applies research to practice.
• Uses interpersonal and verbal communication skills to educate patient/family on care and resources; participates in process improvement and multidisciplinary clinical outcome improvement activities utilizing advanced nursing expertise.
• Ensures safe care to patients, staff and visitors; adheres to all Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards within budgetary specifications including time management, supply management, productivity and quality of service.
• Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education and skills competency; supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization; serves as preceptor, mentor and resource to less experienced staff.
• Other duties as assigned.