Staff Position

Lead Nurse Practitioner - Cardiology
Memorial Hermann - Texas Medical Center
Houston, TX

$59-71/hour
Posted Today

Overview

  • Start DateASAP
  • Facility Information
    Short Term Acute Care1089 bedsOracle Cerner

Pay

Estimated pay
$59-71/hour

Benefits

  • Dental benefits
  • Vision benefits
  • Employee assistance programs
  • 403b retirement plan
  • Health Care FSA
  • Dependent Care FSA
  • School loan reimbursement

Qualifications

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Required
    License
  • APRN-CNS license in Texas
    Other
  • Eligible to work in US

Description

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 supporting the Director of Advanced Practice Providers in providing leadership, develop workflows for service line team optimization, overseeing the daily operations, managing and developing service line staff, collaborating with the interdisciplinary team in the delivery of patient care, ensuring the delivery of quality care to patients, and serving on APP and hospital committees/councils. Position responsible for 24/7 (as appropriate) support of the departments' service lines. Typically reports to Director of Advanced Practice Providers or Hospital's Chief Nursing Officer.Job Description

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Masters degree required

Licenses/Certifications:
  • Current and active Advanced Practice Registered Nurse license (APRN) or Physician Assistant (PA) license from the State of Texas.
  • Current APRN or PA recognized national certification.
  • Eligibility for DEA licensure
  • Basic Cardiac Life Certification or Advanced Cardiac Life Certification


Experience / Knowledge / Skills:
  • Minimum three to five (3-5) years as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
  • Demonstration of clinical competence.
  • Demonstration of leadership and professional collaboration with multiple specialties.


Principal Accountabilities
  • Service and Clinical Operations:
    • Support clinical leadership/mentorship for Advanced Practice Providers.
    • New APP orientation, education, and evaluation.
    • Collaborate with Director to maintain or exceed expected monthly productivity.
    • Monitor workflow and collaborate with APP Director and hospital staff in creating processes to improve and optimize high quality care delivery.
    • Implement new clinical policies / procedures with clinical staff.
    • Review charts as needed for audits and quality improvement.
    • Prioritize resources for APP's and patient care issues.
    • Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
    • Promote Quality Improvement processes and initiatives to meet quality goals.
    • Facilitate and assist in running clinical staff meetings.
    • Encourage and promote teamwork.
    • Develop and nurture individual team member strengths and abilities.
    • Structure planning for unexpected APP clinical absences, manage APP team schedule to ensure adequate coverage and help in disaster schedule planning.)
    • Report staff concerns to Director during supervisor meetings.
    • Evaluate APP staff clinical performance with Director.
  • Leadership Duties:
    • Conduct supervision meetings with APP's regularly.
    • Promote productivity, identify strengths, and develop individualized improvement.
    • Collaborate with Director regarding clinical physician supervision of APP's.
    • Report APP practice deficiencies/complaints or clinical concerns to Director.
    • Review appropriateness of documentation and communication regarding APP's practice.
    • Assist in interviewing and hiring of new APP's in collaboration with Director.
    • Report weekly time and vacation requests, illnesses, or PTO to Director.
    • Contribute to the revision and approval of policies, protocols, and clinical guidelines.
    • Attend meetings / conferences regarding clinical management or other topics that help promote clinical practice and leadership.
    • Participate and lead quality improvement projects.
    • Participate in continuing education activities that will enhance management and administrative knowledge and skills and contribute to professional growth and leadership abilities.
  • 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/continuing education and skills competency; supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization; serves as preceptor, mentor and resource to less experienced staff.
  • Demonstrates commitment to caring for every member of our community by creating compassionate and personalized experiences. Models Memorial Hermann's service standards by providing safe, caring, personalized and efficient experiences to patients and colleagues.
  • Other duties as assigned.
Memorial Hermann Health System Job ID #100160890. Posted job title: team lead, inpatient/outpatient cardiology advance practice provider @ memorial city cardiology

Facility

Memorial Hermann - Texas Medical Center

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  • Short Term Acute Care
  • 1089 beds
  • Oracle Cerner
ADDRESS6411 Fannin StHouston, TX 77030
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Employer

Memorial Hermann Health System

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About
Company Overview:Charting a better future. A future that’s built upon the HEALTH of our community. This is the driving force for Memorial Hermann, redefining health care for the individuals and many diverse populations we serve. Our 6,600+ affiliated physicians and 33,000+ employees practice the highest standards of safe, evidence-based, quality care to provide a personalized and outcome-oriented experience across our more than 270 care delivery sites. As one of the largest not-for-profit health systems in Southeast Texas, Memorial Hermann has an award-winning and nationally acclaimed Accountable Care Organization, 17* hospitals and numerous specialty programs and services conveniently located throughout the Greater Houston area. Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center is one of the nation's busiest Level I trauma centers and serves as the primary teaching hospital for McGovern Medical School at UTHealth. For more than 114 years, our focus has been the best interest of our community, contributing more than $411 million annually through school-based health centers and other community benefit programs. Now and for generations to come, the health of our community will be at the center of what we do – charting a better future for all.
*Memorial Hermann Health System owns and operates 14 hospitals and has joint ventures with three other hospital facilities, including Memorial Hermann Surgical Hospital First Colony, Memorial Hermann Surgical Hospital Kingwood and Memorial Hermann Rehabilitation Hospital-Katy.
Our MissionMemorial Hermann Health System is a non-profit, values-driven, community-owned health system dedicated to improving health.
Our VisionTo create healthier communities, now and for generations to come.
Our ValuesCommunity: We value diversity and inclusion and commit to being the best healthcare provider, employer and partner.Compassion: We understand our privileged role in people's lives and care for everyone with kindness and respect.Credibility: We conduct ourselves and our business responsibly and prioritize safety, quality and service when making decisions.Courage: We act bravely to innovate and achieve world-class experience and outcomes for patients, consumers, partners and the community.
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Staff jobs$25–71/hour
Local contracts$25–71/hour
Per Diem / PRN roles$25–71/hour
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