Advanced Practice Provider- Medicine

Nurse Practitioner / Advanced Practice NurseAt 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. 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 DescriptionMinimum QualificationsNurse Practitioner / Advanced Practice NurseEducation: Graduate of a Nurse Practitioner program approved by the State of Texas. CRNA, CNM, CNS, CNP.Licenses/Certifications:Licensed to practice professional nursing by the State of TexasLicensure by the State of Texas APRN and eligibility for full prescriptive authority by the State of TexasCertified by a recognized national certification by the State Board of Texas in area of population foci and/or additional specialty recognition beyond the APRNEligibility for DEA licensureBasic Cardiac Life Certification or Advanced Cardiac Life CertificationPrincipal AccountabilitiesProvides health promotion and the assessment, diagnosis, and management of patient problems which includes the use and prescription of pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic intervention, assessment, triage, and therapeutic management of patient/family needs throughout the disease process and across the health wellness-illness continuum as an integral part of an interdisciplinary team, according to the age/needs of the patient population served.For prescriptive authority, APRN or PA acts under the delegation of a supervising physician, maintaining an active Prescriptive Authority agreement in accordance with regulations and policy.Practices within approved protocols, guidelines, and clinical pathways and evidence based medicine.delegates or provides backup assistance including triage.Ability to float, round to multiple facilities and/or take call (first call).Provides accurate billing, coding and documentation.Completes medical records and submit charges in a timely manner.Responsible for overall unit performance in collaboration with physicians or other providers.First Assist physicians in performing surgical procedures by providing support as needed.Obtains medical histories; provides interventions and performs procedures within legal cope and authority that the APRN or PA is approved, delegated to and credentialed to perform including but not limited to incision and drainage, pelvic exams, lesion removal/destruction, suturing, and casting/splinting.Collaborates in the development and evaluation of patient care. collaborates in research and teaching projects and applies research to practice.Uses interpersonal and verbal communication skills to educate patient/family on care resources; participates in process improvement and multidisciplinary clinical outcome improvement activities utilizing advanced nursing expertise.Ensures safe care to patients, staff and visitors; adheres to all Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards within budgetary specifications including time management, supply management, productivity and quality of service.serves as preceptor, mentor and resource to less experienced staff.Demonstrates commitment to caring for every member of our community by creating compassionate and personalized experiences.