Education: Graduate of a Nurse Practitioner program approved by the State of Texas. Masters required. May encompass the following specialties: CRNA, CNM, CNS, CNP. May encompass the following specialties: CRNA, CNM, CNS, CNP
Licenses/Certifications:
Licensed to practice professional nursing by the State of Texas
Licensure by the State of Texas APRN and eligibility for full prescriptive authority by the State of Texas
Certified by a recognized national certification by the State Board of Texas in area of population foci and/or additional specialty recognition beyond the APRN
Eligibility for DEA licensure
Basic Cardiac Life Certification or Advanced Cardiac Life Certification
Physician Assistant
Education: Graduate of a nationally accredited Physician Assistant program; Masters strongly preferred
Certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants, Inc.
Licensed by the Texas State Board of Physician Assistant Examiners
Basic Cardiac Life Certification or Advanced Cardiac Life Certification)
Experience / Knowledge / Skills:
Two (2) years clinical experience preferred in area of intended practice
First Assist and/or EVD experience preferred
Principal Accountabilities
For prescriptive authority, APRN or PA acts under the delegation of a supervising physician, maintaining an active Prescriptive Authority agreement in accordance with regulations and policy.
Practices within approved protocols, guidelines, and clinical pathways and evidence based medicine.
Transitions between inpatient/outpatient.
Directs and evaluates throughput; delegates or provides backup assistance including triage.
Ability to float, round to multiple facilities and/or take call (first call).
Provides accurate billing, coding and documentation.
Completes medical records and submit charges in a timely manner.
Responsible for overall unit performance in collaboration with physicians or other providers.
First Assist physicians in performing surgical procedures by providing support as needed.
Uses interpersonal and verbal communication skills to educate patient/family on care resources; participates in process improvement and multidisciplinary clinical outcome improvement activities utilizing advanced nursing expertise.
Ensures safe care to patients, staff and visitors; adheres to all Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards within budgetary specifications including time management, supply management, productivity and quality of service.
Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continui
Benefits
Health insuranceVision insurance
Additional Information
At Memorial Hermann, we pursue a common goal of delivering high quality, efficient care while creating exceptional experiences for every member of our community. When we say every member of our community, that includes our employees. We know that when our employees feel cared for, heard and valued, they are inspired to create moments that exceed expectations, while prioritizing safety, compassion, personalization and efficiency. If you want to advance your career and contribute to our vision of creating healthier communities, now and for generations to come, we want you to be a part of our team.
Job Summary
Responsible for providing comprehensive patient care congruent with role and approved population foci (Family/Individual across lifespan, Adult/Gerontology, Neonatal, Pediatrics, Women's Health/Gender Related, Psychiatric Mental Health) through systemic assessment, diagnosis, treatment, management, and follow up affecting direct patient care. Job Description