Nurse Practitioner

U.S. Anesthesia Partners; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Houston is seeking PRN Family or Acute Care Nurse Practitioners to join their anesthesia clinical team. This role involves providing high-quality patient care in a fast-paced environment, collaborating with anesthesiologists, and ensuring operational efficiency across multiple facilities. Candidates should have experience as Nurse Practitioners and possess the necessary licenses and education to deliver exceptional care.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of Nurse Practitioner experience required.
• DEA registration and active Texas NP License needed.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with anesthesiologists and provide patient care.
• Administer conscious sedation and assist with preoperative assessments.
• Maintain communication with healthcare providers for continuity of care.

Skills

Collaboration

Patient Education

Assessment Skills

Education

Master’s or Post Master’s Degree from an NP program

Job description

Overview

US Anesthesia Partners - Gulf Coast is hiring PRN Family or Acute Care Nurse Practitioners (NP) to join our anesthesia clinical team!

Job Highlights

US Anesthesia Partners – Gulf Coast is seeking PRN Nurse Practitioners (NPs) to join our dynamic and collaborative anesthesia teams across multiple facilities in North, Northwest, and West Houston. This is a flexible opportunity for advanced practice providers who thrive in a fast-paced perioperative environment and are passionate about delivering high-quality care.

US Anesthesia Partners - Gulf Coast, formerly known as Greater Houston Anesthesiology (GHA), has provided leading perioperative and anesthesiology services for the foremost medical facilities in and around Houston, Texas, since 1996. We are linked with other high-quality anesthesia practices across the country, enabling us to set the standard for superior patient care while focusing on the needs of our Houston area patients, surgeons, payers, and healthcare facilities.

Job Description:

1. Family or Acute Care NP will collaborate with anesthesiologists and the block nurse team to provide care and support to patients.
2. This role involves administering conscious sedation during block procedures, rounding on patients, assisting with the care of pre and post-op regional anesthesia patients, and ordering medications, including narcotics.
3. Performs assessments and data collection systematically, focusing on physiologic, psychosocial, cultural, spiritual, and cognitive status.
4. Provides patient and family education, consults with supervising physicians and other clinicians as needed based on patient assessment findings.
5. Assists the anesthesiologist with preoperative surgical assessments.
6. Reviews medical records for follow-up and orders diagnostic studies under established protocols.
7. Maintains communication with other healthcare providers and departments to ensure operational efficiency and continuity of care.
8. Manages time effectively while prioritizing patient care throughout the day.
9. Adapts quickly to different computer systems used at various hospital facilities for documentation and orders.

Qualifications:

1. At least 1-2 years of Nurse Practitioner experience.
2. DEA registration is required.
3. Active Texas NP License.
4. Completion of a Master’s or Post Master’s Degree from an NP program accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.

Company Information

US Anesthesia Partners (USAP) is a single-specialty, physician-owned organization dedicated to providing high-quality anesthesia services. Operating in nine states, USAP anesthesiologists and care teams work in over 1,000 inpatient and outpatient facilities to provide anesthesia for more than 2 million cases annually.

USAP COVID Commitment: During this outbreak, USAP has remained committed to retaining 100% of our clinical staff and honoring all offers made to graduating residents and SRNAs.

US Anesthesia Partners, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history, genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit factors.