Advance Practice Provider PRN

Memorial Hermann Health System•Pearland, TX

About The Position

Memorial Hermann is hiring an Advance Practice Provider to provide comprehensive patient care consistent with the provider’s role and approved population focus. Care includes systematic assessment, diagnosis, treatment, management, and follow-up involving direct patient care. The position may be filled by a qualified Nurse Practitioner/Advanced Practice Nurse or Physician Assistant and serves patients across the applicable population and specialty focus. The provider promotes health and manages patient needs across the wellness-illness continuum as part of an interdisciplinary team. The role includes obtaining histories, conducting examinations, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, developing and managing treatment plans, performing credentialed procedures, and coordinating care across inpatient and outpatient settings. The provider may float or round at multiple facilities and take first call. The position also contributes to clinical outcomes, education, research, process improvement, and the development of less experienced staff.

Requirements

For Nurse Practitioner/Advanced Practice Nurse candidates: graduate of a Nurse Practitioner program approved by the State of Texas; a master’s degree is required. May include CRNA, CNM, CNS, or CNP specialties.
For Nurse Practitioner/Advanced Practice Nurse candidates: licensed to practice professional nursing in Texas.
For Nurse Practitioner/Advanced Practice Nurse candidates: Texas APRN licensure and eligibility for full prescriptive authority in Texas.
For Nurse Practitioner/Advanced Practice Nurse candidates: certification recognized by the Texas State Board in the population focus and/or additional specialty recognition beyond the APRN.
For Nurse Practitioner/Advanced Practice Nurse candidates: eligible for DEA licensure.
For Nurse Practitioner/Advanced Practice Nurse candidates: Basic Cardiac Life Certification or Advanced Cardiac Life Certification.
For Physician Assistant candidates: graduate of a nationally accredited Physician Assistant program.
For Physician Assistant candidates: certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants, Inc.
For Physician Assistant candidates: licensed by the Texas State Board of Physician Assistant Examiners.
For Physician Assistant candidates: eligible for DEA licensure.
For Physician Assistant candidates: Basic Cardiac Life Certification or Advanced Cardiac Life Certification.
One year of clinical experience in the intended practice area is preferred.

Nice To Haves

One year of clinical experience in the area of intended practice.
For Physician Assistant candidates, a master’s degree is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Promote health and assess, diagnose, and manage patient problems, including pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions, triage, and therapeutic management throughout the disease process and wellness-illness continuum.
Practice as part of an interdisciplinary team and meet the age- and needs-based requirements of the patient population served.
For prescriptive authority, act under a supervising physician’s delegation and maintain an active Prescriptive Authority agreement in accordance with regulations and policy.
Practice within approved protocols, guidelines, clinical pathways, and evidence-based medicine.
Transition between inpatient and outpatient settings.
Direct and evaluate throughput; delegate or provide backup assistance, including triage.
Float, round to multiple facilities, and/or take first call as required.
Complete accurate billing, coding, and documentation; complete medical records and submit charges in a timely manner.
Collaborate with physicians or other providers on overall unit performance.
Obtain medical histories; perform physical examinations; review, order, and interpret diagnostic tests and radiographic results; and formulate and manage treatment plans and outcomes.
Provide interventions and perform procedures within legal scope and authority and as approved, delegated, and credentialed, including incision and drainage, pelvic exams, lesion removal or destruction, suturing, and casting or splinting.
Collaborate in developing and evaluating patient care; update clinical guidelines, protocols, and pathways; work autonomously and accept accountability for outcomes; and sign orders according to institutional and state board requirements.
Collaborate in research and teaching projects and apply research to practice.
Educate patients and families about care resources using interpersonal and verbal communication skills.
Participate in process improvement and multidisciplinary clinical outcome improvement activities using advanced nursing expertise.
Ensure safe care for patients, staff, and visitors and follow Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards, including budgetary specifications for time management, supply management, productivity, and service quality.
Pursue professional growth and development by meeting mandatory and continuing education and skills competency requirements.
Support department-based goals, serve as a preceptor, mentor, and resource to less experienced staff, and contribute to organizational success.
Model Memorial Hermann service standards by providing safe, caring, personalized, and efficient experiences for patients and colleagues.
Perform other duties as assigned.