Acute Care Nurse Practitioner

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

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.
Bring your commitment to excellence to Memorial Hermann, where your contributions are appreciated & your voice matters.
• Expand your skills at a Comprehensive Heart and Vascular Institute
• Generous PTO including personal days & a spiritual holiday.
Nurse Practitioner / APP - Cardiovascular ICU, IMU
*FT/Nights 7p/7a
*Rotating weekends (Saturdays) & holidays; No call
*AGACNP or PA required
*2-3 years of RN, PA or NP Critical Care experience & experience with heart failure population required
*New NPs or PAs MUST have 2-3 years of RN experience with Critical Care ICU,
*Patient population includes VV/VA ECMO, Mechanical Circulatory Support, Post-op Cardiac Surgery
*Will train on devices

Job Description

Minimum Qualifications

Education: 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’ related experience.

Licenses/Certifications:

• 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

Experience/ Knowledge/ Skills:

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