Bilingual Nurse Practitioner - Neighborhood Health Centers

Memorial Hermann; Houston (TX); Sur place; USD 100 000 - 140 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Memorial Hermann Neighborhood Health Centers seeks a bilingual Nurse Practitioner for the Southwest Neighborhood Health Center. The NP will assess, diagnose, treat, and manage patient care with in-hospital follow up and coordination with care teams.

Two years of clinical nursing experience in the intended practice area is preferred. Must be bilingual in Spanish and licensed in Texas as an NP with appropriate certifications.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Current State of Texas license to practice professional nursing; national NP certification from appropriate body; ACLS/PALS/NRP as applicable; ATLS if Trauma area within 6 months of hire.

Responsabilités

• Provide comprehensive patient care by systemic assessment, diagnosis, treatment and management.
• Perform in-hospital follow up and coordinate care according to Memorial Hermann Health System Standards of Care.

Connaissances

Spanish

Formation

Nurse Practitioner degree (Texas)

MS in Nursing preferred

Description du poste

Bilingual Nurse Practitioner - Neighborhood Health Centers (Southwest)

Memorial Hermann Neighborhood Health Centers offer an affordable place to go for quality medical care for adults and children. We treat long-term problems and sudden illnesses, but we can also keep you healthy with regular checkups and health screenings. Our experienced physicians and family nurse practitioners are qualified to evaluate your condition, provide treatment and prescribe medicine if needed. We also offer lab studies and shots for an additional fee.

Services we offer:

• Treatment for sudden illnesses
• Care for chronic conditions
• Regular checkups
• Sports physicals
• Wellness exams
• Health screenings
• Vaccinations
• Onsite laboratory services.

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

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

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.

This position is for our Neighborhood Health Center located at the Memorial Hermann Southwest hospital campus.

Hours: Mon, Tues, Thurs and Fri 8am/5pm

Wednesdays: 10am/7pm

Must be flexible based on business needs

Must have a couple of years of Family Nurse Practitioner experience preferably in community based clinics. Needs to be bilingual (fluent/conversational Spanish).