Staff PositionNurse Practitioner - Neurology
$59-71/hour
Nurse Practitioner - Neurology
Memorial Hermann - Texas Medical Center
Houston, TX
$59-71/hourPosted 4 days ago
Overview
- Start DateASAP
- Facility InformationShort Term Acute Care1089 bedsOracle Cerner
Pay
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$59-71/hourBenefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- Employee assistance programs
- 403b retirement plan
- Health Care FSA
- Dependent Care FSA
- School loan reimbursement
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- APRN-CNS license in Texas
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- Eligible to work in US
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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
Memorial Hermann is committed to delivering high-quality care for everyone in our community.
• Give back to the community through employee volunteer programs like Service Corps & Hometown Healing.
• Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) give a voice to employees with diverse backgrounds & experiences.
• For more than 115 years, our focus has been the best interest of our community, contributing nearly $500 million annually through school-based health centers and other community benefit programs.
Nursing Practitioner - Neurology, FT/Nights - Texas Medical Center
*7p-5a, 4x10s; every other weekend
*Rotating holidays; no call
*Will Cover all stroke patients for telephone calls and emergent management in conjunction with resident and fellow
*AGACNP required
*2 years of RN or NP experience required; 5 years preferred
*Will consider a new grad NP with previous Neuro Nursing experience
*Will consider experience in Neurology, Neuro Critical Care, Critical Care or ED
*8% geographical differential for the medical center
Position responsible for providing serving as expert clinician, educator, consultant, case manager, and researcher; in collaboration with the medical and nursing staff, monitors the clinical care of patients and provides clinical support to improve patient care and patient outcomes.Job Description
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Masters degree in Nursing with certification by the American Nurse Credentialing Center
Licenses / Certifications:
Experience / Knowledge / Skills:
Principal Accountabilities
Role of Clinical Expert
Role of Educator
Role of Researcher
Role of Consultant
Job Summary
Memorial Hermann is committed to delivering high-quality care for everyone in our community.
• Give back to the community through employee volunteer programs like Service Corps & Hometown Healing.
• Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) give a voice to employees with diverse backgrounds & experiences.
• For more than 115 years, our focus has been the best interest of our community, contributing nearly $500 million annually through school-based health centers and other community benefit programs.
Nursing Practitioner - Neurology, FT/Nights - Texas Medical Center
*7p-5a, 4x10s; every other weekend
*Rotating holidays; no call
*Will Cover all stroke patients for telephone calls and emergent management in conjunction with resident and fellow
*AGACNP required
*2 years of RN or NP experience required; 5 years preferred
*Will consider a new grad NP with previous Neuro Nursing experience
*Will consider experience in Neurology, Neuro Critical Care, Critical Care or ED
*8% geographical differential for the medical center
Position responsible for providing serving as expert clinician, educator, consultant, case manager, and researcher; in collaboration with the medical and nursing staff, monitors the clinical care of patients and provides clinical support to improve patient care and patient outcomes.Job Description
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Masters degree in Nursing with certification by the American Nurse Credentialing Center
Licenses / Certifications:
- Current State of Texas license to practice professional nursing
- Certified in Basic Life Support; current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) or obtains certification within three (3) months of hire
- Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Experience / Knowledge / Skills:
- Three (3) years clinical nursing experience in the area of intended practice; two (2) years experience in an Advanced Practice role
- Demonstrates commitment to the Partners-in-Caring process by integrating our culture in all internal and external customer interactions; delivers on our brand promise of "we advance health" through innovation, accountability, empowerment, collaboration, compassion, and results while ensuring one Memorial Hermann.
Principal Accountabilities
Role of Clinical Expert
- Develops and assists in the implementation of nursing care plans and standards specific to the age/needs of the patient/population served.
- Assists and provides direction to nursing staff with clinical decision-making and priority setting; models excellence in nursing practice through the utilization of advanced concepts in the areas of assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation of perceived, actual or potential problems that occur in a variety of patient populations.
- Functions as a facilitator and innovator for state-of-the-art nursing care with direct involvement in implementing and evaluating new techniques and equipment for safety, cost-effectiveness, and benefits related to nursing practice.
- Completes history and physical on patients as indicated; writes medical orders per established protocols; provides approved clinical services, including removal of sutures, and complex wound care.
- Performs daily rounds on assigned physician patients. Assesses the health status of assigned patients by collecting and analyzing patient data and evaluating the appropriateness of care.
Role of Educator
- Assists patients, their significant others, and families in the acquisition of information related to health and wellness, including the prevention of illness and injury; develops and implements educational information, materials, and programs for discharge planning and teaching of healthcare consumers.
- Serves as a resource to nursing staff, nursing students, and other health care personnel in the acquisition of knowledge and skills related to nursing knowledge.
- Contributes to professional nursing literature by publishing scholarly works; contributes to nursing education as a faculty member.
Role of Researcher
- Expands the scientific base of nursing practice by conducting and facilitating nursing research; disseminates research findings through presentations and publications.
- Critically analyzes current nursing research methods and results for utilization in the expansion and improvement of patient care and patient outcomes.
Role of Consultant
- Collaborates with clinical nurses and other members of the health care team to problem solve complex clinical situations for specialty needs of patients.
- Collaborates with clinical nurses and other members of the health care team to problem solve complex clinical situations for special system needs.
- 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.
- Other duties as assigned.
Luis Garcia
Memorial Hermann Health System Job ID #100161858. Posted job title: nurse practitioner/advanced practice provider - neurology
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- Short Term Acute Care
- 1089 beds
- Oracle Cerner
ADDRESS6411 Fannin StHouston, TX 77030
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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.
*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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