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1 month ago
At UT Health Science Center, we're committed to delivering exceptional patient care and advancing the field of healthcare. As an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner - ACTAT Surgery, you'll play a vital role in our team's mission to provide world-class care to our patients.
Job Summary:We're seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Acute Care Nurse Practitioner to join our team. As a key member of our healthcare team, you'll provide advanced nursing care to patients with complex acute, critical, and/or chronic health conditions in a clinic or hospital setting.
Key Responsibilities:- Conducts complex, standardized patient care procedures which require experience and specialized training.
- Conducts independent and physician-supervised rounding on the unit.
- Performs relevant patient evaluations and assessments, and provides appropriate treatment, including monitoring and ordering medications.
- Coordinates, directs, and implements the patient's plan of care.
- Assists in collecting patient histories, screens for co-morbidities, and provides guidance and preventative health care as needed.
- Performs physical examinations and provides episodic care, or problem-oriented care, under the supervision of a physician.
- Orders appropriate laboratory, diagnostic, and radiographic tests, and interprets results.
- Monitors the treatment program of the patient to inform the attending physician of pertinent medical information.
- Facilitates patient education relating to medical processes, medication, nutrition, and health promotion or preventative health care.
- Assists physicians in formulating therapeutic decisions.
- Maintains appropriate records, and prepares charts for review and counter signature by physician.
- Prepares and cares for supplies and equipment.
- Responds to emergency situations.
- Performs within the scope of practice prescribed by licensure and certification.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- 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) certified 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
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 resources. Our team is dedicated to supporting your professional growth and well-being, and we're committed to creating a work environment that's inclusive and supportive of all employees.
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