Heart Failure Transplant ICU NP/PA — Night Shift

Memorial Hermann Health System; The Woodlands (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Hermann Health System is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) for the Heart Failure Transplant ICU. The role requires 2-3 years of critical care experience and AC/ATLS certification readiness; will involve nights and rotating weekends with no on-call requirement.

You will work in a high-acuity cardiac care environment, with training on devices and a geographic differential of 8% for the center.

Qualifications

• Graduate of Nurse Practitioner Program approved by the State of Texas.
• AGACNP or PA required.
• 2-3 years of RN, PA or NP Critical Care experience.
• Experience with heart failure population.
• New NPs or PAs MUST have 2-3 years of RN experience with Critical Care ICU.

Responsibilities

• Provides assessment, triage, and therapeutic management of patient/family needs as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Obtains medical histories; performs physical examinations; reviews/orders tests; formulates treatment plans.
• Performs procedures such as arterial/central line placement, intubations, chest tube removal and thoracentesis as needed within scope.
• Collaborates to update guidelines and protocols; signs orders per policy and state board requirements.
• Educates patient/family on care and resources; participates in quality and outcomes improvement.
• Ensures safe care following Memorial Hermann policies and standards; supports professional growth and mentorship.

Skills

Critical care

Nursing experience

Patient care

Communication

Education

Nurse Practitioner Program (Texas)

Job description

Memorial Hermann Health System is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) for the Heart Failure Transplant ICU. The role requires 2-3 years of critical care experience and AC/ATLS certification readiness; will involve nights and rotating weekends with no on-call requirement.

You will work in a high-acuity cardiac care environment, with training on devices and a geographic differential of 8% for the center.