Supp Advanced Pract Prdr, Emer Med - Cypress Hospital

Memorial Hermann Health System•Cypress Hospital, TX

About The Position

The Advanced Practice Provider provides comprehensive patient care in the approved population focus and scope of practice. The role includes assessment, diagnosis, treatment, management, and follow-up, and may be filled by a Nurse Practitioner/Advanced Practice Nurse or a Physician Assistant. The provider works as part of an interdisciplinary team, practices according to approved protocols and evidence-based medicine, and is accountable for patient outcomes and timely documentation.

Requirements

For Nurse Practitioner/Advanced Practice Nurse candidates: graduate of a Nurse Practitioner program approved by the State of Texas and a master's degree.
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.
For Nurse Practitioner/Advanced Practice Nurse candidates: recognized national certification in the population focus and/or additional specialty recognition beyond the APRN, as required by the Texas State Board.
For Nurse Practitioner/Advanced Practice Nurse candidates: eligibility 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: certified 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: eligibility for DEA licensure.
For Physician Assistant candidates: Basic Cardiac Life Certification or Advanced Cardiac Life Certification.

Nice To Haves

One year of clinical experience in the intended area of practice is preferred.
A master's degree is strongly preferred for Physician Assistant candidates.

Responsibilities

Promote health and assess, diagnose, and manage patient problems across the disease process and health-wellness-illness continuum.
Use and prescribe pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions, and assess, triage, and manage patient and family needs.
Act under the delegation of a supervising physician for prescriptive authority and maintain an active Prescriptive Authority agreement as required.
Practice within approved protocols, guidelines, clinical pathways, and evidence-based medicine.
Transition between inpatient and outpatient care.
Direct and evaluate throughput, provide or delegate backup assistance, and perform triage.
Float, round at multiple facilities, and/or take first call as needed.
Complete accurate billing, coding, medical records, and charge submission in a timely manner.
Contribute to overall unit performance in collaboration with physicians and other providers.
Obtain medical histories; perform physical examinations; review, order, and interpret diagnostic tests and radiographic results; and formulate and manage treatment plans and outcomes.
Perform interventions and procedures within legal scope, delegated authority, and credentialing, including incision and drainage, pelvic exams, lesion removal or destruction, suturing, and casting or splinting.
Collaborate in developing and evaluating patient care, updating clinical guidelines, protocols, and pathways, and participating in research and teaching projects.
Work autonomously, accept accountability for outcomes, and sign orders in accordance with institutional and state board requirements.
Educate patients and families about care resources using interpersonal and verbal communication skills.
Participate in process improvement and multidisciplinary clinical outcome improvement activities.
Ensure safe care for patients, staff, and visitors and follow organizational policies, procedures, and standards, including budget, time, supply, productivity, and service-quality requirements.
Meet mandatory and continuing education and skills competency requirements; support department goals; and serve as a preceptor, mentor, and resource to less experienced staff.
Model compassionate, personalized, safe, and efficient service for patients and colleagues.
Perform other duties as assigned.