Supplemental, Nurse Practitioner, ICU, Nights, Katy

Memorial Hermann Health System; Katy (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Part time

Job summary

Memorial Hermann Health System is seeking a part-time Nurse Practitioner for the ICU in Katy, Texas. This role involves providing comprehensive patient care through assessment, diagnosis, and interventions as part of an interdisciplinary team. Candidates must have a Texas nursing license, relevant certifications, and ideally two years of clinical nursing experience. This position promises a commitment to creating compassionate and personalized care for all patients while ensuring safety and efficiency in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Current State of Texas license to practice professional nursing.
• Certification by recognized nursing credentialing bodies.
• Two years of clinical nursing experience in intended practice area.

Responsibilities

• Provides comprehensive patient care and management.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams for patient outcomes.
• Educates patients/families on care and resources.

Skills

Clinical nursing experience

Patient assessment

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Basic Life Support certification

Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification

Education

Graduate of Nurse Practitioner Program

Masters of Nursing preferred

Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Program

Job description

Supplemental, Nurse Practitioner, ICU, Nights, Katy page is loaded## Supplemental, Nurse Practitioner, ICU, Nights, Katylocations: Katy Hospitaltime type: Part timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: 100180162At Memorial Hermann, we pursue a common goal of delivering high quality, efficient care while creating exceptional experiences for every member of our community. When we say every member of our community, that includes our employees. We know that when our employees feel cared for, heard and valued, they are inspired to create moments that exceed expectations, while prioritizing safety, compassion, personalization and efficiency. If you want to advance your career and contribute to our vision of creating healthier communities, now and for generations to come, we want you to be a part of our team.**Job Summary**Position responsible for providing comprehensive patient care by systemic assessment, diagnosis, treatment, management, and in-hospital follow up, affecting direct patient care through the disease process according to the Texas Nurse Practice Act and MHHS Standards of Care.## **Job Description****Minimum Qualifications******Education:***** Graduate of Nurse Practitioner Program approved by the State of Texas; Masters 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 of Nursing preferred****Licenses/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 ATLS (Advanced Trauma Life Support) 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.