Vascular Surgery Serviceline Advanced Practice Provider (NP or PA)

Memorial Hermann Health System; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Hermann Health System seeks a qualified Nurse Practitioner with a vascular/cardiovascular focus to deliver comprehensive patient care in a surgical setting.

The role includes managing vascular primary patients and consults across multiple ICU units, with procedures and perioperative involvement. TX NP licensure, board certification, and 2+ years of clinical nursing experience are required; Master of Nursing preferred. On-site days; teamwork and patient-centered care emphasized.

Qualifications

• Education: Graduate of a Nurse Practitioner program approved by Texas or Acute Care NP program for Trauma; Master of Nursing preferred.
• Licenses/Certifications: Texas nursing license and NP board certification (ANCC/AANP/AACN); BLS; ACLS/PALS/NRP; ATLS if Trauma.
• Experience: 2 years of clinical nursing experience in area of practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive patient care with assessment, diagnosis, and treatment per state law and hospital standards.
• Obtain histories, perform exams, order reviews and manage treatment plans with interdisciplinary teams.
• Perform line placements and invasive procedures as needed (arterial/central lines, etc.).
• Collaborate on care protocols, guidelines, and educational activities; participate in research and teaching.
• Educate patients and families; participate in process improvements and quality initiatives.
• Maintain safe care and adhere to Memorial Hermann policies within budget and staffing constraints.

Skills

Vascular/CV surgery background

Procedural capability (arterial/venous

Education

Texas NP license (NP program)

Acute Care NP program (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

• FT/Days: Tuesday thru Friday / 10 hour days (6a-4p or 7a-5p)
• Strong Vascular/CV surgery background as a RN or APP
• Will help with vascular primary patients and consults including Heart & Vascular IMU & ICUs and patients all over the TMC hospital (Sarofim, Jones, Robertson, Hermann Pavilion)
• Thoracic Endovascular Aortic Repair (TEVAR), Endovascular Aortic Repair (EVAR), Fenestrated Branched Aortic Repair (FBEVAR) management, aortic repairs, Femoral/subclavian/axillary aortic bypasses, venous thrombosis/pulmonary embolism thrombectomy experience, AV fistula creation/management
• Procedural requirements: tunneled line removals, central venous/arterial line access
• AGACNP required for APRNs

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 Memorial Hermann Health System Standards of Care.

Job Description

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Graduate of Nurse Practitioner Program approved by the State of Texas or 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.