General Surgery Advanced Practice Provider

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.

• 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.

This Advanced Practice Provider will assist with admissions, discharges, and follow ups on general Surgical patients, pre‑op and post‑op management, conducting mini procedures that are approved under NP’s scope. This APP will work alongside another APP. This role is intended to provide additional support, be able to see more patients, and focus on quality.

• Adult Gerontology Acute Care NP only or Physician Assistant (NO FNP)
• M-F / 8a-4:30p
• Need flexibility in case start/end times change, but will still be Day shift
• Weekends needed when 2 other General Surgery APPs are on PTO
• Rotate holidays with 2 other General Surgery APPs
• No call requirements
• Strongly prefer a NP or Physician Assistant with 2 years of Surgical Nursing experience
• Will consider a new NP or Physician Assistant with 3-5 years of extensive RN experience in a Surgical RN setting

Position responsible for providing comprehensive patient care by systemic assessment, diagnosis, treatment, management, and in‑hospital follow up, affecting direct patient care through the disease process according to the Texas Nurse Practice Act and Memorial Hermann Health System Standards of Care.

Graduate of Nurse Practitioner Program approved by the State of Texas or Graduate of an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Program approved by the State of Texas if area of intended practice is Trauma;
Masters of Nursing preferred. Acute Care Nurse Practitioner with at least two (2) years’ experience in palliative care or hospice; or Family Nurse Practitioner with Advanced Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse (ACHPN) certification, or post master’s certificate in Palliative Care required if area of intended practice is Palliative Care/Supportive Medicine.

• Current State of Texas license to practice professional nursing
• Certification by the American Nurse Credentialing Center or National Certification Center in area of specialty or the American Association of Nurse Practitioners or the American Certification of Critical Care Nurses (AACN) Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Certification
• Certified in Basic Life Support; current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) or Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
• Certified in ATLS (Advanced Trauma Life Support) if area of practice is Trauma within 6 months of hire date

• Two (2) years clinical nursing experience in area of intended practice

• Provides assessment, triage, and therapeutic management of patient/family needs throughout the disease process as an integral part of an interdisciplinary team, according to the age/needs of the patient/population served; acts under the authority and supervision of the attending physician in accordance with regulations, hospital policy, protocols, guidelines and clinical pathways.
• Obtains medical histories; performs physical examinations; reviews/orders diagnostic tests and radiographic results; formulates and manages patient treatment plan and outcomes; provides interventions including, but not limited to, arterial line placement, central line placement (internal jugular or femoral lines), pulmonary artery catheter placement, lumbar puncture,…