CVICU Advanced Practice Provider, Nights

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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

Bring your commitment to excellence to Memorial Hermann, where your contributions are appreciated & your voice matters.

• From a Level 1 trauma center to the #2 rehabilitation hospital in the country, to our partnership with the Houston Rockets, you can practice with top professionals.
• Earn more for your expertise through our Professional Nurse Advancement Program.
• Generous PTO including personal days & a spiritual holiday.

• 4x10s
• No weekends, No call
• Rotating holidays
• AGACNP required
• 2-3 years of RN or NP Critical Care experience required, Cardiology experience strongly preferred
• New NPs MUST have 2-3 years of RN experience with Critical Care ICU, Cardiac Care, fresh transplants &/or CV Recovery including working w/LVADs & ECMO
• Experience w/heart failure population
• Patient populations include CT surgery patients, endovascular and open aortic repairs, and CABG/Valves
• 8% geographical differential for the medical center

• 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

• Three (3) years clinical nursing experience in area of intended practice; two (2) years experience in an Advanced Practice role

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Seniority level
  
  Mid-Senior level

• Employment type
  
  Full-time

• Job function
  
  Health Care Provider
• Industries Hospitals and Health Care

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