About this opportunity
Memorial Hermann Health System lists this Advanced Practice Provider - Heart Failure Transplant ICU, FT Nights opportunity in aldine, Texas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
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. 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.
From a Level 1 trauma center to the #2 rehabilitation hospital in the country, to our partnership with the Houston Rockets, you can practice with top professionals.
• Generous PTO including personal days & a spiritual holiday.
Advanced Practice Provider - Heart Failure Transplant ICU (9 Sarofim)
*Can be a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
*FT/Nights
*Rotating weekends & holidays; 2-3 years of RN, PA or NP Critical Care experience & experience with heart failure population required
*New NPs or PAs MUST have 2-3 years of RN experience with Critical Care ICU,
*Patient population includes VV/VA ECMO, Mechanical Circulatory Support, Heart Transplant, Lung Transplant, LVAD, Post-op Cardiac Surgery
*8% geographical differential for the medical center
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.
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
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.
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
Physician Associate
Graduate of a nationally accredited Physician Assistant program; Certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants, Inc.
Licensed by the Texas State Board of Physician Assistant Examiners
Two (2) years clinical nursing experience in area of intended practice
Demonstrates commitment to the Partners-in-Caring process by integrating our culture in all internal and external customer interactions; delivers on our brand promise of “we advance health” through innovation, accountability, empowerment, collaboration, compassion and results while ensuring one Memorial Hermann.
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; Collaborates in the development and evaluation of patient care.
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.
serves as preceptor, mentor and resource to less experienced staff.
Who can apply
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