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memorialhermann; United States; On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Hermann is seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to provide comprehensive patient care across lifespan populations in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.

The role includes assessment, diagnosis, treatment, management, and follow-up with emphasis on evidence-based practice and quality outcomes. APRN/PA licensure and prescriptive authority eligibility are required, with DEA eligibility expected.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Nurse Practitioner program approved by the State of Texas; Masters degree required.
• Licensed to practice professional nursing by the State of Texas with APRN prescriptive authority eligibility.
• Certification by a recognized national certification in population foci and/or additional specialty recognition beyond the APRN; DEA licensure eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Provides health promotion, assessment, diagnosis, and management of patient problems across the disease process.
• Works with an interdisciplinary team; signs orders in accordance with state board requirements.
• Maintains prescriptive authority with delegation from supervising physician and active agreement.
• Performs physical examinations, orders/tests, and develops treatment plans; uses evidence-based medicine.
• Educates patient/family on care resources and participates in process improvement.
• Adheres to Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and quality standards; supports department goals.

Skills

Clinical experience

Education

MSN/MS in NP

Master's degree in Physician Assistant

Job description

Job Summary

Responsible for providing comprehensive patient care congruent with role and approved population foci (Family/Individual across lifespan, Adult/Gerontology, Neonatal, Pediatrics, Women's Health/Gender Related, Psychiatric Mental Health) through systemic assessment, diagnosis, treatment, management, and follow up affecting direct patient care. Job Description

Minimum Qualifications

• Nurse Practitioner / Advanced Practice Nurse
• Education: Graduate of a Nurse Practitioner program approved by the State of Texas; Masters degree required
• Licenses/Certifications:
• Licensed to practice professional nursing by the State of Texas
• Licensure by the State of Texas APRN and eligibility for full prescriptive authority by the State of Texas; May encompass any of the following specialties: CRNA, CNM, CNS, CNP
• Certified by a recognized national certification by the State Board of Texas in area of population foci and/or additional specialty recognition beyond the APRN
• Eligibility for DEA licensure
• Basic Cardiac Life Certification or Advanced Cardiac Life Certification
• Physician Assistant
• Education: Graduate of a nationally accredited Physician Assistant program; Master's degree strongly preferred
• Licenses/Certifications:
• Certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants, Inc.
• Licensed by the TexasStateBoardofPhysicianAssistants
• Eligibility for DEA licensure
• Basic Cardiac Life Certification
• Experience / Knowledge / Skills:
• Two (2) years clinical experience preferred in area of intended practice

Principal Accountabilities

Provides health promotion and the assessment, diagnosis, and management of patient problems which includes the use and prescription of pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic intervention, assessment, triage, and therapeutic management of patient/family needs throughout the disease process and across the health wellness-illness continuum as an integral part of an interdisciplinary team, according to the age/needs of the patient population served.

For prescriptive authority, APRN or PA acts under the delegation of a supervising physician, maintaining an active Prescriptive Authority agreement in accordance with regulations and policy.

Practices within approved protocols, guidelines, and clinical pathways and evidence based medicine.

Obtains medical histories; performs physical examinations/ reviews/orders/interprets diagnostic tests and radiographic results; formulates and manages patient treatment plan and outcomes; provides interventions and performs procedures within legal cope and authority that the APRN or PA is approved, delegated to and credentialed to perform including but not limited to incision and drainage, pelvic exams, lesion removal/destruction, suturing, and casting/splinting.

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 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.

Demonstrates commitment to caring for every member of our community by creating compassionate and personalized experiences. Models Memorial Hermann's service standards by providing safe, caring, personalized and efficient experiences to patients and colleagues.

Other duties as assigned.