Nurse Practitioner - Transplant

FLSA STATUS

Exempt

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

Master’s degree or higher from an accredited school of Nursing and graduate from an accredited Nurse Practitioners program

EXPERIENCE

Two years of registered nurse, advanced practice or nurse practitioner clinical experience LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS (Required) RN – Registered Nurse – Texas State Licensure – Texas Board of Nursing – Must obtain permanent Texas license within 60 days (if establishing Texas residency) APRN Acute Care state license Magnet ANCC‑recognized Acute‑Care practitioner certification BLS – Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) ACLS – Advanced Cardiac Life Support or Instructor (AHA) AP – Prescriptive Authority – Texas Board of Nursing – Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation DEA – Narcotics License (DEA) – within 6 months

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through ongoing skill, competency assessments and performance evaluations Proficiency in speaking, reading and writing English necessary to perform the essential functions of this job Effective communication with patients, physicians, family members and coworkers, maintaining a customer‑service focus and positive language principles Highly developed assessment, clinical, documentation, leadership and analytical skills Uses therapeutic communication to establish relationships with patients, families and the interprofessional team Strong organizational and problem‑solving skills; prioritizes multiple tasks Functions independently and exercises judgment in interactions with physicians, interprofessional care team and patients and their families Proficient time‑management skills Critical thinking and clinical judgment to work autonomously as defined by the Nurse Practice Act

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

PEOPLE

Acts as a clinical resource, interprofessional consultant and patient advocate; identifies staff development opportunities and provides coaching Communicates organizational information and administrative/clinical practice with staff respectfully and positively; promotes a balanced workload and teamwork Collaborates with the interprofessional healthcare team to coordinate patient care and resolves clinical and ethical concerns for patients and families Serves as a preceptor for Nurse Practitioner students and medical residents, when applicable; uses peer‑to‑peer accountability to improve department engagement scores

SERVICE

Coordinates timely patient care under physician supervision for defined patient populations, focusing on unit/optimal outcomes, individualized to the patient Coordinates patient care between healthcare providers and participates in interprofessional rounds as appropriate Helps improve patient satisfaction scores through peer‑to‑peer accountability to service standards

QUALITY/SAFETY

Functions as a quality care provider, coordinating and promoting patient health; assists the team in developing and implementing protocols to ensure patient safety Conducts health assessments, identifies normal/abnormal characteristics, develops plans of care, initiates interventions and evaluates outcomes Performs invasive, diagnostic or therapeutic procedures necessary for defined patient populations based on licensure and credentialed privileges Leads and initiates outcome, quality and safety improvement activities aligned with organizational goals; contributes to professional practice standards and policies

FINANCE

Implements department strategies to achieve financial targets and mentors others through timely documentation, reduced length of stay and optimized efficiency Projects awareness of resource allocation based on patient needs and staff experience, knowledge and skills

GROWTH/INNOVATION

Promotes quality health care through integration of current research into practice and participation in evidence‑based activities Identifies opportunities for practice changes and performance improvement; provides education in research, presentations and publications Expands individual nursing knowledge and coaches staff to grow in knowledge, abilities, skills and attitudes; serves as a clinical resource Completes and updates the My Development Plan on an ongoing basis

SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

WORK ATTIRE

Uniform: No Scrubs: Yes Business professional: Yes Other (department approved): Yes

ON‑CALL

Employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (i.e., disaster, severe weather events, etc.) regardless of selection below. On Call: Yes

TRAVEL

May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area: Yes May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area: No Houston Methodist Hospital is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as the No. 1 hospital in Texas and one of America’s “Best Hospitals.” As a full‑service, acute‑care hospital located in the Texas Medical Center and the flagship hospital of Houston Methodist, it has evolved into one of the nation’s largest nonprofit teaching hospitals and a leader in innovative medical research with a comprehensive residency program. Two of Houston Methodist’s primary academic affiliates are among the nation’s leading health care organizations: Weill Cornell Medicine and New York‑Presbyterian Hospital. Houston Methodist also has affiliations with Texas A&M University and the University of Houston. Houston Methodist Hospital offers unparalleled care for thousands of patients from around the world. Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr Houston Methodist Hospital