Supplemental, Nurse Practitioner, ICU, Nights, Katy

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

Job summary

Memorial Hermann Health System in Katy, Texas is seeking a Nurse Practitioner responsible for providing comprehensive patient care through assessment, diagnosis, and management. The ideal candidate will have a graduate degree in nursing, relevant certifications, and clinical experience. This role requires collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to ensure quality care and adherence to protocols. Preferred qualifications include a Master’s of Nursing and experience in an acute care setting, emphasizing a commitment to patient-centered service.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Nurse Practitioner Program approved by the State of Texas; Master’s of Nursing preferred.
• Current State of Texas license to practice professional nursing.
• Certification by relevant professional nursing organizations.
• Two years of clinical nursing experience in the area of intended practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment, triage, and treatment management as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Obtain medical histories and perform physical examinations.
• Formulate and manage patient treatment plans.
• Collaborate in the development and evaluation of patient care.

Skills

Clinical nursing experience

Assessment and diagnostic skills

Therapeutic management

Interpersonal communication

Education

Graduate of a Nurse Practitioner Program

Master’s of Nursing preferred

Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Program

Tools

Electronic Health Records

ACLS Certification

BLS Certification

Job description

Position responsible for providing comprehensive patient care by systematic assessment, diagnosis, treatment, management, and in‑hospital follow‑up, affecting direct patient care through the disease process in accordance with the Texas Nurse Practice Act and MHHS Standards of Care.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

• Graduate of a Nurse Practitioner Program approved by the State of Texas; Master’s of Nursing preferred.
• Graduate of an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Program approved by the State of Texas if area of intended practice is Trauma; Master’s of Nursing preferred.

Licenses and Certifications

• Current State of Texas license to practice professional nursing.
• Certification by the American Nurse Credentialing Center or National Certification Center in area of specialty, or the American Association of Nurse Practitioners, or the American Certification of Critical Care Nurses (AACN) Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Certification.
• Certified in Basic Life Support.
• Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) or Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP).
• Certified in Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) if area of practice is Trauma within 6 months of hire date.

Experience / Knowledge / Skills

• Two (2) years clinical nursing experience in area of intended practice.

Principal Accountabilities

• Provides assessment, triage, and therapeutic management of patient/family needs throughout the disease process as an integral part of an interdisciplinary team, according to the age/needs of the patient/population served; acts under the authority and supervision of the attending physician in accordance with regulations, hospital policy, protocols, guidelines and clinical pathways.
• Obtains medical histories; performs physical examinations; reviews/orders diagnostic tests and radiographic results; formulates and manages patient treatment plan and outcomes; provides interventions including, but not limited to, arterial line placement, central line placement (internal jugular or femoral lines), pulmonary artery catheter placement, lumbar puncture, intubations, chest tube removal, and thoracentesis; makes rounds with the interdisciplinary teams.
• Collaborates in the development and evaluation of patient care.
• Updates clinical guidelines/protocols/pathways; works autonomously and accepts accountability for outcomes; signs orders in accordance with institution and state board requirements; collaborates in research and teaching projects and applies research to practice.
• Uses interpersonal and verbal communication skills to educate patient/family on care and resources; participates in process improvement and multidisciplinary clinical outcome improvement activities utilizing advanced nursing expertise.
• 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.
• Demonstrates commitment to caring for every member of our community by creating compassionate and personalized experiences. Models Memorial Hermann’s service standards by providing safe, caring, personalized and efficient experiences to patients and colleagues.
• Other duties as assigned.