Supplemental Nurse Practitioner, Memorial City

Memorial Hermann Health System; Forrest City (AR); On-site; USD 105,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Hermann Health System in Texas is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to provide comprehensive patient care within an interdisciplinary team. You will perform assessments, orders, and procedures under physician supervision and contribute to evidence-based practice.

The ideal candidate holds a Texas NP license, BLS, ACLS or PALS, and ATLS eligibility if trauma is involved; ACLS/PALS/NRP required within 6 months of hire.

Qualifications

• Graduate NP program approved by the State of Texas; Master’s degree preferred.
• ACNP/NP program required for Trauma practice; Master’s preferred.
• Current State of Texas license to practice professional nursing.
• BLS and ACLS or PALS OR NRP; ATLS within 6 months for Trauma.
• Two years of clinical nursing experience in the intended practice area.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment, triage, and therapeutic management as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Obtain medical histories; perform exams; review/authorize tests and radiology; manage treatment and outcomes; perform procedures.
• Collaborate in development/evaluation of patient care.
• Update clinical guidelines/protocols/pathways; sign orders per policy and state requirements; contribute to research/teaching.
• Use communication to educate patient/family; participate in process improvement and clinical outcomes activities.
• Ensure safe care; adhere to Memorial Hermann policies and budgets; manage time, supplies and quality.
• Promote professional growth; serve as preceptor/mentor; support department goals and ongoing education.
• Demonstrate commitment to compassionate, personalized care for all patients and families.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Clinical nursing experience

Education

Graduate NP program (TX approved); Masters preferred

Acute Care NP program for Trauma (TX)

Job description

At 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.