Acute Care Nurse Practitioner

3 weeks ago


Houston, Texas, United States UT Health Science Center Full time
Transforming Healthcare with Excellence

At UT Health Science Center, we're dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care and advancing the field of healthcare. As an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner - CV Surgery Specialist, you'll play a vital role in our mission.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Provide advanced nursing care to patients with complex acute, critical, and/or chronic health conditions in a clinic or hospital setting.
  • Conduct independent and physician-supervised rounding on units, ensuring seamless patient care.
  • Perform relevant patient evaluations and assessments, and provide appropriate treatment, including medication management.
  • Coordinate and implement patient care plans, collaborating with healthcare teams to achieve optimal outcomes.
  • Assist in collecting patient histories, screening for co-morbidities, and providing guidance on preventative health care.
  • Perform physical examinations and provide episodic care under the supervision of a physician.
  • Order and interpret laboratory, diagnostic, and radiographic tests, ensuring accurate diagnoses and treatment plans.
  • Monitor treatment programs and inform attending physicians of pertinent medical information.
  • Facilitate patient education on medical processes, medication, nutrition, and health promotion or preventative health care.
  • Assist physicians in formulating therapeutic decisions, ensuring evidence-based practice.
  • Maintain accurate records and prepare charts for review and counter-signature by physicians.
  • Prepare and care for supplies and equipment, ensuring a safe and efficient work environment.
  • Respond to emergency situations, demonstrating expertise and composure under pressure.
Requirements:
  • Current Texas licensure as a Registered Nurse.
  • Current Texas licensure as an APRN-NP.
  • Current specialty certification as required by department, excluding FNP certification unless paired with a post-master's certification in specialty.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or specialty certification as required by department.
  • Masters in Nursing as NP or Masters in Nursing with completion of a post-master's Nurse Practitioner Certification Program.
  • None; previous experience in area of clinical focus preferred.
Why Join Our Team?

At UT Health Science Center, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including 100% paid medical premiums for full-time employees, generous time off, and a range of employee discounts and perks. We prioritize our employees' wellbeing, providing access to financial and legal counseling, mental health services, and wellness programs. Join our team and be part of a world-renowned institution dedicated to advancing healthcare and improving lives.



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