Nurse Practitioner Acute Care Neurosugery

Nurse Practitioner Acute Care Neurosugery

At Houston Methodist, the Nurse Practitioner Acute Care (NP) AC (ACLS) position 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 (ACLS) 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.

Qualifications:

• Master's degree or higher from an accredited school of Nursing and graduate from an accredited Nurse Practitioners program
• 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_PSV Compact Licensure Must obtain permanent Texas license within 60 days (if establishing Texas residency) and
• APRN Acute Care state license and
• Magnet ANCC-recognized Acute-Care practitioner certification and
• BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association and
• ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association and
• AP - Prescriptive Authority - Texas Board of Nursing - Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation_PSV and
• DEA - Narcotics License (DEA) - Drug Enforcement Administration_PSV within 6 months

Company Profile:

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.