Nurse Practitioner - PeriOp

Memorial Hermann Health System; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Hermann Health System is seeking a full-time Acute Care Nurse Practitioner in Houston, Texas. The ideal candidate will provide safe, appropriate patient care and coordinate treatment plans with interdisciplinary teams.

Minimum qualifications include a graduate nursing degree and current Texas nursing license. Responsibilities involve evaluating patient outcomes and ensuring excellent service standards in all patient interactions.

Qualifications

• Current State of Texas license or temporary/compact license to practice professional nursing.
• Certified in Basic Life Support.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe and appropriate care to patients.
• Coordinate planning for nursing care with an interdisciplinary team.
• Participate in interdisciplinary evaluation of programs and outcomes.
• Ensure the highest level of service according to established standards.

Skills

Effective oral and written communication skills

Commitment to the Partners-in-Caring process

Nursing skills inventory knowledge

Education

Graduate of an accredited School of Professional Nursing

Bachelors of Nursing preferred

Job description

Job Summary

Full Time Days

Acute Care nurse practitioner with experience in a procedural area preferred.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Graduate of an accredited School of Professional Nursing; Bachelors of Nursing preferred

Licenses/Certifications:

• Current State of Texas license or temporary/compact license to practice professional nursing
• Certified in Basic Life Support
• Additional certifications may be required based on discipline and/or nursing unit requirements

Experience / Knowledge / Skills:

• RN I < 1 year
• RN II = 1-3 years
• RN III = 3-10 years
• RN IV = 10+ years
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrates commitment to the Partners-in-Caring process by integrating our culture in all internal and external customer interactions; delivers on our brand promise of “we advance health” through innovation, accountability, empowerment, collaboration, compassion and results while ensuring one Memorial Hermann.

Principal Accountabilities

• Delivers safe and appropriate care to patients, according to the nursing skills inventory and the age and needs of the patient/population served.
• Coordinates the planning for the delivery of nursing care with an interdisciplinary team and administers appropriate clinical decisions in the delivery of patient care.
• Collaborates with directs, and may delegate to the healthcare team in the attainment of positive outcomes based on data, research, evidence, and professional standards of care. Coordinates treatment plans and develops/implements discharge and/or transfer plans.
• Participates in a systemic, interdisciplinary, and ongoing evaluation of programs, process improvement and desired client-centered outcomes.
• Considers the diverse needs of each patient through the entire continuum of care, providing and ensuring the highest level of service according to established service standards, optimizing the patient experience.
• Adheres to all regulatory and Texas Board of Nursing standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned within scope of practice and clinical competency.
• 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.
• Other duties as assigned.