Experienced Physician Assistant or Emergency NP - Sugar Land Hospital

Memorial Hermann Health System•Sugar Land, TX

About The Position

The Physician Assistant or Emergency Nurse Practitioner provides comprehensive patient care within their role and approved population focus. The work includes systematic assessment, diagnosis, treatment, management, and follow-up for direct patient care, with care tailored to the needs and developmental stages of the patient population served, from neonates through adults and geriatric patients. The position promotes health and manages patient and family needs across the health and illness continuum as part of an interdisciplinary team. The clinician practices under approved protocols, guidelines, clinical pathways, and evidence-based medicine. Responsibilities include evaluating and managing patients, coordinating care across inpatient and outpatient settings, supporting throughput and triage, documenting and billing accurately, and collaborating with physicians and other providers. The role may involve floating among facilities, rounding, and taking first call. The clinician also contributes to clinical guideline development, research, teaching, process improvement, and professional development.

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.
For Nurse Practitioner / Advanced Practice Nurse candidates: licensed to practice professional nursing by the State of 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 State Board of Texas.
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: licensure by the Texas State Board of Physician Assistant Examiners.
Eligibility for DEA licensure.
Basic Cardiac Life Certification or Advanced Cardiac Life Certification.
Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the patients served, including knowledge of growth and development across life cycles.
Commitment to the Partners-in-Caring process and Memorial Hermann's culture and brand promise in internal and external customer interactions.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Provide health promotion and assess, diagnose, and manage patient problems using pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions.
Assess, triage, and therapeutically manage patient and family needs across the disease process and health wellness-illness continuum as part of an interdisciplinary team.
Practice within approved protocols, guidelines, clinical pathways, and evidence-based medicine.
Transition between inpatient and outpatient settings.
Direct and evaluate throughput, and delegate or provide backup assistance, including triage.
Float, round at multiple facilities, and/or take first call as needed.
Complete accurate billing, coding, and documentation; complete medical records and submit charges 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, update clinical guidelines, protocols, and pathways, work autonomously, and accept accountability for outcomes.
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 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 adhere to Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards, including budgetary specifications for time, supplies, productivity, and service quality.
Maintain mandatory and continuing education and skills competency requirements, support department goals, and serve as a preceptor, mentor, and resource to less experienced staff.
Perform other duties as assigned.