Neurosurgery Acute Care NP: Advanced Practice Leader

Houston Methodist; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Houston Methodist in Houston, TX seeks a Nurse Practitioner Acute Care (ACLS) to provide comprehensive patient care in inpatient and outpatient settings, including diagnosis, treatment, and consultation, under the Texas Nurse Practice Act. The NP AC collaborates with physicians and the interprofessional team and may prescribe medications.

The position requires a Master’s degree in Nursing, current Texas RN license with PSV compact, an APRN Acute Care license, Magnet ANCC certification, and

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in Nursing and NP program graduate.
• Two years RN/APRN clinical experience.
• Texas RN licensure with PSV Compact; permanent TX license within 60 days.
• APRN Acute Care license and Magnet ANCC Acute Care certification.
• BLS and ACLS certifications; Prescriptive Authority; DEA license within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Provide diagnosis, treatment and consultation as part of a care team.
• Order tests, conduct physicals, and prescribe medications as appropriate.
• Educate patients about preventative care and prescribed treatments.
• Collaborate with physicians and interprofessional team to plan care.

Skills

Clinical assessment and communication

Team collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in Nursing

NP program accreditation

Job description

Houston Methodist in Houston, TX seeks a Nurse Practitioner Acute Care (ACLS) to provide comprehensive patient care in inpatient and outpatient settings, including diagnosis, treatment, and consultation, under the Texas Nurse Practice Act. The NP AC collaborates with physicians and the interprofessional team and may prescribe medications.

The position requires a Master’s degree in Nursing, current Texas RN license with PSV compact, an APRN Acute Care license, Magnet ANCC certification, and