Nurse Practitioner Acute Care, Nights/Weekends/Days - Nephrology (Medical Center)

Nurse Practitioner Acute Care, Nights/Weekends/Days - Nephrology (Medical Center)At Houston Methodist, the Nurse Practitioner Acute Care (NP-AC) is responsible for functioning as a licensed registered nurse and care provider to provide all aspects of patient care, including diagnosis, treatment and consultation while maintaining and promoting the health of the patient. This position may work in both inpatient and outpatient situations and performs according to the nurse practice act of the State of Texas and as part of a treatment team. The NP-AC position role models compassionate communication with patients, physicians and the interprofessional health care team and provides education to patients about preventative care and prescribed treatments. This position may also conduct physicals, order tests and serve as a patient's healthcare provider, prescribing medications as appropriate. The NP-AC position affects direct patient care according to the Houston Methodist Professional Practice Model Nursing Practice and Professional Performance policies and procedures.Qualifications:Master's degree or higher from an accredited school of Nursing and graduate from an accredited Nurse Practitioners programTwo years of registered nurse, advanced practice or nurse practitioner clinical experienceLicenses and Certifications Required:RN - Registered Nurse - Texas State Licensure - Texas Board of Nursing_PSV Compact Licensure – Must obtain permanent Texas license within 60 days (if establishing Texas residency) andAPRN Acute Care state license andMagnet ANCC-recognized Acute-Care practitioner certification andBLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association andACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association andAP - Prescriptive Authority - Texas Board of Nursing - Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation_PSV andDEA - Narcotics License (DEA) - Drug Enforcement Administration_PSV within 6 monthsKnowledge and Abilities:Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through ongoing skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluationsSufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or securityAbility to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principlesDemonstrates highly developed assessment, clinical, documentation, leadership, and analytical skillsUses therapeutic communication to establish a relationship with patients, families and interprofessional team to collaborate on the plan of careStrong organizational and problem-solving skill as evidenced by capacity to prioritize multiple tasks and role componentsAbility to function independently and exercise judgment in interactions with physicians, interprofessional care team and patients and their familiesDemonstrates proficient time management skillsUses critical thinking skills and clinical judgment to work autonomously as defined by the Nurse Practice ActEssential Functions:Demonstrates leadership as a clinical resource, interprofessional consultant, and patient advocate. Identifies staff development opportunities for professional growth of colleagues, provides coaching to meet identified goals.Communicates organizational information and aspects of administrative and clinical practice in a respectful and positive manner when interacting with staff. Advocates for a balanced workload, promotes positive behaviors, and peer-to-peer accountability. Facilitates the promotion of teamwork.Collaborates with the interprofessional healthcare team members to manage/coordinate patient care. Advocates on patient/family's behalf to identify and resolve clinical and ethical concerns.Collaborates to foster healthy relationships in the work environment. Acts as a role model and coaches staff in effective verbal, non-verbal and written communication. Serves as preceptor for Nurse Practitioner students and medical resident(s), as applicable. Uses peer-to-peer accountability towards improvement of department score for employee engagement.Supplemental Requirements:Work AttireUniform: NoScrubs: YesBusiness professional: YesOther (department approved): YesOn-CallOn Call* YesTravelMay require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area YesMay require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No