Experienced Psychiatric APP | Behavioral Health

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

Job summary

Memorial Hermann Health System is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to provide comprehensive patient care across various health populations and manage patient problems through assessment, diagnosis, and treatment.

The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree from an accredited program, Texas state licensure, and clinical experience. This role emphasizes collaboration, patient education, and adherence to protocols, making a significant impact on community health.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Nurse Practitioner program approved by the State of Texas; Master's degree required.
• Licensed to practice professional nursing by the State of Texas.
• Two (2) years clinical experience preferred in area of intended practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide health promotion and assessment, diagnosis, and management of patient problems.
• Collaborate in development and evaluation of patient care.
• Demonstrate commitment to caring for every member of our community.

Skills

Clinical experience

Communication skills

Clinical assessment

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Nurse Practitioner program

Physician Assistant program

Tools

Diagnostic tests

Patient management software

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.

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; APRN licensure by the State of Texas 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 (PA): 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 Certification or Advanced Cardiac Life Certification
• Experience / Knowledge / Skills: Two (2) years clinical experience preferred in area of intended practice

Principal Accountabilities

• Provide health promotion and assessment, diagnosis, and management of patient problems, including the use and prescription of pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions; 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.
• Practice within approved protocols, guidelines, and clinical pathways and evidence based medicine.
• Obtain medical histories; perform physical examinations; review, order, and interpret diagnostic tests and radiographic results; formulate and manage patient treatment plans and outcomes; provide interventions and perform procedures within legal scope of authority, including but not limited to incision and drainage, pelvic exams, lesion removal/destruction, suturing, and casting/splinting.
• Collaborate in development and evaluation of patient care; update clinical guidelines/protocols/pathways; work autonomously and accept accountability for outcomes; sign orders in accordance with institution and state board requirements; collaborate in research and teaching projects and apply research to practice.
• Use interpersonal and verbal communication skills to educate patients/families on care resources; participate in process improvement and multidisciplinary clinical outcome improvement activities utilizing advanced nursing expertise.
• Ensure safe care to patients, staff and visitors; adhere to all Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards within budgetary specifications including time management, supply management, productivity, and quality of service.
• Promote individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education and skills competency; support department-based goals that contribute to the success of the organization; serve as preceptor, mentor and resource to less experienced staff.
• Demonstrate commitment to caring for every member of our community by creating compassionate and personalized experiences; model Memorial Hermann’s service standards by providing safe, caring, personalized and efficient experiences to patients and colleagues.
• Other duties as assigned.