Acute Care Nurse Practitioner

4 weeks ago

Houston, Texas, United States UT Health Science Center Full time
Job Summary

UTHealth Houston is seeking a highly skilled Acute Care Nurse Practitioner to join our team in the ACTAT Surgery department. As a key member of our healthcare team, you will provide advanced nursing care to patients with complex acute, critical, and/or chronic health conditions.

Key Responsibilities
  • Conduct complex patient evaluations and assessments, and provide appropriate treatment, including monitoring and ordering medications.
  • Coordinate, direct, and implement patient care plans, ensuring seamless transitions and optimal outcomes.
  • Assist in collecting patient histories, screens for co-morbidities, and provides guidance and preventative health care as needed.
  • Perform physical examinations and provide episodic care, or problem-oriented care, under the supervision of a physician.
  • Order appropriate laboratory, diagnostic, and radiographic tests, and interpret results.
  • 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.
  • Maintain accurate records and prepare charts for review and counter signature by physicians.
  • Prepare and care for supplies and equipment.
  • Respond to emergency situations.
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) 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.
Why Join Our Team?

At UTHealth Houston, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including 100% paid medical premiums for full-time employees, generous time off, and a retirement/pension plan. We also provide work-life services, such as financial and legal counseling, mental health services, and wellness programs.

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