Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Company: Houston Methodist
Location: Baytown
Posted on: June 24, 2022
Job Description:
JOB SUMMARYThe Nurse Practitioner Acute Care (NP-AC) position
functions as a licensed registered nurse and care provider to
provide all aspects of patient care, including diagnosis, treatment
and consultation while maintaining and promoting the health of the
patient. This position may work in both inpatient and outpatient
situations and performs according to the nurse practice act of the
State of Texas and as part of a treatment team. Role models
compassionate communication with patients, physicians and the
interprofessional health care team. The NP-AC position provides
education to patients about preventative care and prescribed
treatments. This position may also conduct physicals, order tests
and serve as a patient's healthcare provider, prescribing
medications as appropriate. The NP position effects direct patient
care according to the Houston Methodist Professional Practice Model
Nursing Practice and Professional Performance policies and
procedures.Requirements:PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIESJob
responsibilities labeled EF capture those duties that are essential
functions of the job.PEOPLE - 25 %
- Demonstrates leadership as a clinical resource,
interprofessional consultant, and patient advocate. Identifies
staff development opportunities for professional growth of
colleagues, provides coaching to meet identified goals. (EF)
- Collaborates to foster healthy relationships in the work
environment. Acts as a role model and coaches staff in effective
verbal, non-verbal and written communication. Serves as preceptor
for Nurse Practitioner students and medical resident(s), as
applicable. (EF)
- Communicates organizational information and aspects of
administrative and clinical practice in a respectful and positive
manner when interacting with staff. Advocates for a balanced
workload, promotes positive behaviors, and peer-to-peer
accountability. Facilitates the promotion of teamwork. (EF)
- Collaborates with the interprofessional healthcare team members
to manage/coordinate patient care. Advocates on patient/family's
behalf to identify and resolve clinical and ethical concerns.
(EF)SERVICE - 20%
- Coordinates appropriate, timely patient care under physician
supervision, for a defined patient population(s), focusing on
identified expected unit/optimal outcomes, individualized to the
patient. Prioritizes care based on the patient's needs, abilities
and preferences. (EF)
- Coordinates patient care between healthcare providers. Attends
and participates in interdisciplinary rounds, as appropriate.
(EF)QUALITY/SAFETY - 30%
- Provides safe and effective care by leading and initiating
outcome, quality and safety improvement activities in alignment
with organizational goals. Demonstrates highly developed
assessment, clinical, documentation, leadership and analytical
skills; integrates and contributes to professional practice
standards, policies, procedures, protocols and leads improvements
in patient safety-related processes. (EF)
- Functions as a quality care provider, coordinating, maintaining
and promoting the health of the patient. Assist the
interprofessional healthcare team in the development and
implementation of protocols to ensure patient safety. Affects
direct patient care according to the nurse practice act of the
State of Texas and the Houston Methodist Professional Practice
Model Nursing Practice and Professional Performance. (EF)
- Conducts health assessments (initial, ongoing, discharge, as
appropriate). Identifies normal/abnormal health characteristics,
develops plan of care, initiates appropriate interventions, and
evaluates care outcomes on defined patient populations(s).
(EF)
- Performs invasive, diagnostic or therapeutic procedures
necessary for defined patient population(s) based on licensure and
credentialed privileges. (EF)FINANCE - 15%
- Implements departmental strategies to achieve financial target
on entity scorecard and mentors others to do the same through
timely documentation of care, decreasing length of stay, optimizing
efficiency, and other areas according to departmental
specifications. (EF)
- Projects awareness and understanding of resource allocation
based on patient needs and staff experience, knowledge, and skills.
(EF)
- Contributes to department plans for resource utilization and
capital needs to meet departmental financial target.
(EF)GROWTH/INNOVATION - 10%
- Promotes quality health care through integration of current
research into practice and participation in research/evidence-based
activities. Leads and identifies opportunities for practice changes
and performance improvement. (EF)
- Provides education of information/knowledge in professional
activities such as research, presentations, and publications.
Expands individual nursing knowledge and coaches staff to grow in
knowledge, abilities, skills, and attitudes. Serves as clinical
resource. (EF)This job description is not intended to be all
inclusive; the employee will also perform other reasonably related
business/job duties as assigned. Houston Methodist reserves the
right to revise job duties and responsibilities as the need
arises.Qualifications:EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
- Master degree in NursingEXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
- Two years of registered nurse, advanced practice or nurse
practitioner clinical experienceCERTIFICATES, LICENSES AND
REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED
- Texas RN license or temporary TX RN license, must obtain
permanent license within 90 days
- Recognized and licensed as an Advanced Practice Nurse (APRN) in
the State of Texas
- Certified by American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or
American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) as an Acute Care
Nurse Practitioner, based on applicable patient population, i.e.
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP), Adult-Gerontology Acute Care
Nurse Practitioner (AG-ACNP), Acute Care Adult Gerontology Nurse
Practitioner (ACNPC-AG)
- American Heart Association BLS
- American Heart Association ACLS (not required for Employee
Health, Primary Care and Telemedicine departments)
- Prescriptive authority privileges through the State of
Texas
- Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registration must be
obtained within 6 months of hireKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
REQUIRED
- Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely
perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills,
competency assessments, and performance evaluations.
- Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the
English language necessary to perform the essential functions of
this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or
employee safety or security.
- Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians,
family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a
customer service focus and application of positive language
principles.
- Uses therapeutic communication to establish a relationship with
patients, families and interprofessional team to collaborate on the
plan of care
- Strong assessment, organizational and problem solving skill as
evidenced by capacity to prioritize multiple tasks and role
components
- Ability to function independently and exercise judgment in
interactions with physicians, interprofessional care team and
patients and their families
- Demonstrates proficient time management skills
- Uses critical thinking skills and clinical judgment to work
autonomously as defined by the Nurse Practice Act.SUPPLEMENTAL
REQUIREMENTSWork AttireYes/NoUniformYesScrubsYesBusiness
professionalYesOther (dept. approved)YesOn-Call*Yes, on a limited
basis (for Exempt jobs only)*Note that employees may be required to
be on-call during emergencies (i.e. Disaster, Severe Weather Event,
etc.) regardless of selection above. Travel**May require travel
withinYesHouston Metropolitan area May require travel outsideNoof
Houston Metropolitan area **Travel specifications may vary by
department.Please note any other special considerations to this
job: __________________________Company Profile:Houston Methodist
Specialty Physician Group - As one of the nation's leading
hospitals and academic medical centers Houston Methodist has
brought together some of the nation's leading experts in multiple
specialties to serve our patients. As part of Houston Methodist
Specialty Physician Group (HMSPG), these specialists not only
provide excellent clinical care, but are on the forefront of
research, developing leading-edge technologies and treatments, and
teaching the medical pioneers of tomorrow. This combination of
clinical service, research and academics ensures patients have
access to the latest in treatments and technologies while providing
the best in comprehensive patient care. Established as a non-profit
corporation and certified by the Texas State Board of Medical
Examiners, HMSPG enables physicians to maintain autonomy with
respect to their clinical practice while growing their practice
within an academic environment.
Keywords: Houston Methodist, Baytown , Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Healthcare , Baytown, Texas
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