Nurse Practitioner, Clinical Care Coordinator, TIRR

Memorial Hermann Health System

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About The Position

The Acute Care Nurse Practitioner is responsible for providing comprehensive patient care through systematic assessment, diagnosis, treatment, management, and in-hospital follow-up throughout the disease process. The role affects direct patient care in accordance with the Texas Nurse Practice Act and Memorial Hermann Health System Standards of Care. This position works as an integral part of an interdisciplinary team and under the authority and supervision of the attending physician, following applicable regulations, hospital policies, protocols, guidelines, and clinical pathways. This role does not support Family Nurse Practitioners (FNPs).

Requirements

• Graduate of a Nurse Practitioner program approved by the State of Texas; for intended practice in Trauma, graduate of an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner program approved by the State of Texas.
• Current State of Texas license to practice professional nursing.
• Certification by the American Nurse Credentialing Center, National Certification Center in the area of specialty, American Association of Nurse Practitioners, or American Certification of Critical Care Nurses (AACN) Acute Care Nurse Practitioner certification.
• Basic Life Support certification and current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), or Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification.
• For Trauma practice, ATLS (Advanced Trauma Life Support) certification within six months of hire.
• Two years of clinical nursing experience in the area of intended practice.

Nice To Haves

• Master of Nursing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess, triage, and therapeutically manage patient and family needs throughout the disease process, according to the age and needs of the patient or population served.
• Obtain medical histories, perform physical examinations, review and order diagnostic tests and radiographic results, and formulate and manage patient treatment plans and outcomes.
• Provide clinical interventions, including arterial line placement, central line placement (internal jugular or femoral), pulmonary artery catheter placement, lumbar puncture, intubations, chest tube removal, and thoracentesis.
• Make rounds with interdisciplinary teams and collaborate in the development and evaluation of patient care.
• Update clinical guidelines, protocols, and pathways; work autonomously and accept accountability for outcomes; and sign orders in accordance with institutional and state board requirements.
• Collaborate in research and teaching projects and apply research to practice.
• Educate patients and families about care and 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 adhere to Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards concerning time management, supply management, productivity, and service quality.
• Promote professional growth and development by meeting mandatory and continuing education and skills competency requirements; support department goals; and serve as a preceptor, mentor, and resource to less experienced staff.
• Model Memorial Hermann service standards and provide safe, caring, personalized, and efficient experiences to patients and colleagues.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level