Pediatric Nurse Practitioner jobs at UT Health San Antonio - 28 jobs
Nurse Practitioner - Pediatric Neuro-Surgery
Texas Tech Univ Health Sciences Ctr 4.4
Lubbock, TX jobs
Provides primary care as part of a health care team in an ambulatory setting in a particular discipline. Provides patient education and counseling as well as physical assessment. May participate in teaching programs for students and other student residents. Work is performed under usual clinic conditions and requires a high degree of contact with patients, families, and other clinic personnel and outside professionals. Some positions in the classification require travel to outreach clinics and home visits, and participation in educational efforts and special programs that occur outside of normal working hours.
During call, expected to see new consults in hospitals and ER as well be available for shunt programming after MRI imaging
Shared call schedule during the week covering rounds at both hospitals
Covering call with possible 2-3 weekend days each month with additional compensation for those days.
Provide direct clinical care to pediatric neurosurgery patients at two different hospitals and two different TTUHSC ambulatory clinic locations.
Support Trauma based services.
Manage patient visits, develop individualized care plans, and ensure continuity and safety throughout treatment.
Potentially stay beyond standard clinic hours as needed to support patients and complete clinic obligations covering patients seen.
Educate patients and families on diagnoses, treatment options, medication side effects, and care plans.
Collaborate with physicians, nurses, social workers, and allied health professionals to deliver holistic, team-based care.
Document all clinical encounters promptly and accurately in the electronic medical record (EMR).
Demonstrate strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
Thrives in fast-paced clinical and hospital environments, adept at working both independently and collaboratively.
Manage patient visits, develop individualized care plans, and ensure continuity and safety throughout treatment.
Stay beyond standard clinic hours as needed to support patients and complete clinic obligations covering the patients seen.
Collaborate with physicians, nurses, social workers, and allied health professionals to deliver holistic, team-based care.
Document all clinical encounters promptly and accurately in the electronic medical record (EMR).
Demonstrate strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
Thrive in a fast-paced clinical environment, working both independently and collaboratively.
Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification.
Current PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certification. (recommended)
Graduated from an approved accredited nursing program; current RN license in the State of Texas or have the ability to transfer your license to Texas. Certification as a NursePractitioner in the appropriate nursing specialty from an approved certification program as recognized by the Texas State Board of Nurse Examiners. Recognition by the Texas Board of Nurse Examiners as an Advance Practitioner.
$96k-130k yearly est. 60d+ ago
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Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
Texas Tech Univ Health Sciences Ctr 4.4
Odessa, TX jobs
Provides primary care as part of a health care team in a hospital setting in the Neonatal ICU. Provides patient education and counseling as well as physical assessment. May participate in teaching programs for students and other student residents. Work is performed under usual NICU conditions and requires a high degree of contact with patients, families, and other clinic personnel and outside professionals. Some positions in the classification require participation in educational efforts and special programs that occur outside of normal working hours.
Provide patient care management in collaboration with attending physicians in a Level-III NICU at Medical Center Hospital in Odessa, Texas.
Educate, counsel, and support families by explaining diagnoses, treatment plans, and prognoses, while guiding them through discharge planning and ongoing care needs.
Perform advanced neonatal procedures such as intubation, umbilical and central line placement, chest tube insertion, and neonatal resuscitation.
Order and interpret diagnostic tests, lab results, and imaging to inform treatment decisions.
Prescribe medications to treat a variety of newborn conditions, including prematurity, congenital heart defects, respiratory distress, and chromosomal abnormalities.
Coordinate and manage safe discharge planning and follow-up care.
Attend high-risk deliveries
Attend transports for high acuity patients.
Mentor and teach students and residents.
Flexibility with scheduling of shifts to meet requirements and work-life balance.
Opportunity to earn additional compensation for covering an additional shift.
Education: Graduated from an approved accredited nursing program.
License/Certification: Current RN license in the State of Texas or have the ability to transfer your license to Texas. Certification as a NursePractitioner in the appropriate nursing specialty from an approved certification program as recognized by the Texas State Board of Nurse Examiners. Recognition by the Texas Board of Nurse Examiners as an Advance Practitioner.
A job involving an appointment for infrequent temporary work where the employee is called in as needed.
Provide patient care management in collaboration with attending physicians in a Level-III NICU at Medical Center Hospital in Odessa, Texas.
Educate, counsel, and support families by explaining diagnoses, treatment plans, and prognoses, while guiding them through discharge planning and ongoing care needs.
Perform advanced neonatal procedures such as intubation, umbilical and central line placement, chest tube insertion, and neonatal resuscitation.
Order and interpret diagnostic tests, lab results, and imaging to inform treatment decisions.
Prescribe medications to treat a variety of newborn conditions, including prematurity, congenital heart defects, respiratory distress, and chromosomal abnormalities.
Coordinate and manage safe discharge planning and follow-up care.
Attend high-risk deliveries
Attend transports for high acuity patients.
Mentor and teach students and residents.
Graduated from an approved accredited nursing program.
Current RN license in the State of Texas or have the ability to transfer your license to Texas.
Certification as a NursePractitioner in the appropriate nursing specialty from an approved certification program as recognized by the Texas State Board of Nurse Examiners.
Recognition by the Texas Board of Nurse Examiners as an Advanced Practitioner.
$80k-149k yearly est. 60d+ ago
Neonatal Nurse Practitioner - PRN
Texas Tech Univ Health Sciences Ctr 4.4
Amarillo, TX jobs
Employees in this classification are responsible for performing a wide variety of patient care activities in a specialty or subspecialty outpatient clinic as assigned from the resource nurse pool. This job to be used in Resource Nurse pool only. Incumbents perform a variety of general and specialized nursing duties to provide the patient with complete evaluations. Work is performed under the direction of a licensed (RN/LVN) nurse or physician as part of a total health care team in providing complete evaluations to patients.
Obtain health histories and perform comprehensive physical and gestational age assessments
Collaborate with the Neonatologist regarding plan of care
Provide staff education
Stabilize and transport ill infants to Level III nurseries via both ground and air transport
Assist with obtaining operative/procedure consents
Write orders
Incorporate developmental care in patient care giving
Promote family centered care and healthy infant-parent attachment
Participate in patient rounds
Collaborate with physicians from other disciplines
Attend morbidity and mortality rounds and medical conferences within the institution
Perform procedures necessary to aid in identifying a diagnosis
Care for a case load of patients
Completion of a recognized program of nursing. One to two years of experience are preferred in a hospital, clinic or community based setting. Certification in the state of Texas as a Licensed Vocational or Registered Nurse.
$85k-161k yearly est. 15d ago
Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
Texas Tech Univ Health Sciences Ctr 4.4
Amarillo, TX jobs
Provides primary care as part of a health care team in an ambulatory setting in a particular discipline. Provides patient education and counseling as well as physical assessment. May participate in teaching programs for students and other student residents. Work is performed under usual clinic conditions and requires a high degree of contact with patients, families, and other clinic personnel and outside professionals. Some positions in the classification require travel to outreach clinics and home visits, and participation in educational efforts and special programs that occur outside of normal working hours.
Obtain health histories and perform comprehensive physical and gestational age assessments
Collaborate with the Neonatologist regarding plan of care
Provide staff education
Stabilize and transport ill infants to Level III nurseries via both ground and air transport
Assist with obtaining operative/procedure consents
Write orders
Incorporate developmental care in patient care giving
Promote family centered care and healthy infant-parent attachment
Participate in patient rounds
Collaborate with physicians from other disciplines
Attend morbidity and mortality rounds and medical conferences within the institution
Perform procedures necessary to aid in identifying a diagnosis
Care for a case load of patients
Graduated from an approved accredited nursing program; current RN license in the State of Texas or have the ability to transfer your license to Texas. Certification as a NursePractitioner in the appropriate nursing specialty from an approved certification program as recognized by the Texas State Board of Nurse Examiners. Recognition by the Texas Board of Nurse Examiners as an Advance Practitioner.
$85k-161k yearly est. 14d ago
Nurse Practitioner, Acute Care - Pediatrics Neonatology
Ut Health Science Center at Houston 4.8
Houston, TX jobs
What we do here changes the world. UTHealth Houston is Texas' resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. That's where you come in. The Neonatology Division at McGovern Medical School has been affiliated with Hermann Hospital in providing care for newborns with complex medical and surgical problems since 1970. In August 1999, we moved into new NICU facilities at Children's Memorial Hermann Hospital. In April 2008, a new Level 2 unit was opened on the floor above the existing NICU. There are approximately 5,000 deliveries per year at Memorial Hermann Hospital of which 25-30% are high-risk pregnancies. A very active referral service for women with high-risk pregnancies and a very busy neonatal transport system result in a relatively high proportion of VLBW admissions. There are 900-1,000 admissions to the NICU per year; approximately one third are outborn. Our patients benefit from a full spectrum of pediatric medical and surgical subspecialty and transport services available at Children's Memorial Hermann Hospital. The UT-Houston neonatologists coordinate antepartum care for high-risk pregnancies with the Maternal-Fetal Medicine specialists at the Medical School. A multidisciplinary Texas Center for Maternal and Fetal Treatment has been established for antepartum evaluation and counseling of pregnancies complicated by congenital anomalies.
Once you join us you won't want to leave. It's because we reward our team for the excellent service they provide. Our total rewards package includes the benefits you'd expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.), plus:
* 100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees
* Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time - all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year)
* The longer you stay, the more vacation you'll accrue!
* Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service)
* Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan!
We take care of our employees! As a world-renowned institution, our employees' wellbeing is important to us. We offer work/life services such as...
* Free financial and legal counseling
* Free mental health counseling services
* Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs
* Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.
* Resources for child and elder care
* Plus many more!
Position Summary:
Provides advanced nursing care to patients with complex acute, critical, and/or chronic health conditions in a clinic or hospital setting in one or more specialized areas under the direction of a physician.
Position Location:
Pediatrics Neonatology
McGovern Medical School @ 6431 Fannin Street, Houston, TX 77030
Position Key Accountabilities:
1. Conducts complex, standardized patient care procedures which require experience and specialized training which would otherwise be performed by a physician, but which do not constitute the practice of medicine.
2. Conducts independent and physician supervised rounding on unit.
3. Performs relevant patient evaluations and assessments, and provides appropriate treatment; including monitoring and ordering medications.
4. Coordinates, directs, and implements the patient's plan of care.
5. Assists in collecting patient histories, screens for co-morbidities, and provides guidance and preventative health care as needed.
6. Performs physical examinations and provides episodic care, or problem-oriented care, under the supervision of a physician.
7. Orders appropriate laboratory, diagnostic and radiographic tests, and interprets results.
8. Monitors the treatment program of the patient to inform the attending physician of pertinent medical information.
9. Facilitates patient education relating to medical processes, medication, nutrition, and health promotion or preventative health care.
10. Assists physicians in formulating therapeutic decisions.
11. Maintains appropriate records, and prepares charts for review and counter signature by physician.
12. Prepares and cares for supplies and equipment.
13. Responds to emergency situations.
14. Performs within the scope of practice prescribed by licensure and certification.
15. Performs other duties as assigned.
Certification/Skills:
Current Texas Licensure as a Registered Nurse
Current Texas Licensure as an APRN-NP
Current specialty certification as required by department, excluding FNP certification unless paired with a post master's certification in specialty.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certified or specialty certification as required by department.
Minimum Education:
Masters in Nursing as NP or Masters in Nursing with completion of a post-masters NursePractitioner Certification Program.
Minimum Experience:
None; previous experience in area of clinical focus preferred.
Physical Requirements:
Exerts up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds frequently and/or up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects.
UTHealth does not currently have a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy. However, affiliated partners maintain their own immunization policies. All UTHealth employees who are assigned to work at a location that is subject to the affiliated partner's hospital, clinical offices, or agency are required to abide by UTHealth's rules and regulations, as well as the affiliate's rules and regulations, including COVID-19 vaccination requirements.
This position is subject to a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy of an affiliate institution.
Security Sensitive:
This job class may contain positions that are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code § 51.215
$87k-109k yearly est. 60d+ ago
Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner- CHI Surgery
Ut Health Science Center at Houston 4.8
Houston, TX jobs
What we do here changes the world. UTHealth Houston is Texas' resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. That's where you come in. Once you join us you won't want to leave. It's because we reward our team for the excellent service they provide. Our total rewards package includes the benefits you'd expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.), plus:
* 100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees
* Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time - all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year)
* The longer you stay, the more vacation you'll accrue!
* Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service)
* Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan!
We take care of our employees! As a world-renowned institution, our employees' wellbeing is important to us. We offer work/life services such as...
* Free financial and legal counseling
* Free mental health counseling services
* Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs
* Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.
* Resources for child and elder care
* Plus many more!
Position Summary:
Are you passionate about caring for children and families affected by congenital heart disease? Are you looking for a team that shares your same passion and dedication to the CHD community? The Children's Heart Institute is looking for an Acute Care PediatricNursePractitioner to join the Pediatric and Congenital Heart surgery team. Your primary responsibility is to provide advanced provider care and clinical guidance to patients and their families, as well as the ancillary care team, regarding pre-operative and post-operative management. The role involves patients in the outpatient clinic setting, as well as managing post-operative care and concerns in the acute care setting.
Position Key Accountabilities:
1. Conducts complex, standardized patient care procedures which require experience and specialized training which would otherwise be performed by a physician, but which do not constitute the practice of medicine.
2. Conducts independent and physician supervised rounding on unit.
3. Performs relevant patient evaluations and assessments, and provides appropriate treatment; including monitoring and ordering medications.
4. Coordinates, directs, and implements the patient's plan of care.
5. Assists in collecting patient histories, screens for co-morbidities, and provides guidance and preventative health care as needed.
6. Performs physical examinations and provides episodic care, or problem-oriented care, under the supervision of a physician.
7. Orders appropriate laboratory, diagnostic and radiographic tests, and interprets results.
8. Monitors the treatment program of the patient to inform the attending physician of pertinent medical information.
9. Facilitates patient education relating to medical processes, medication, nutrition, and health promotion or preventative health care.
10. Assists physicians in formulating therapeutic decisions.
11. Maintains appropriate records, and prepares charts for review and counter signature by physician.
12. Prepares and cares for supplies and equipment.
13. Responds to emergency situations.
14. Performs within the scope of practice prescribed by licensure and certification.
15. Performs other duties as assigned.
Certification/Skills:
Current Texas Licensure as a Registered Nurse
Current Texas Licensure as an APRN-NP
Current specialty certification as required by department, excluding FNP certification unless paired with a post master's certification in specialty.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certified or specialty certification as required by department.
Minimum Education:
Masters in Nursing as NP or Masters in Nursing with completion of a post-masters NursePractitioner Certification Program.
Minimum Experience:
None; previous experience in area of clinical focus preferred.
Physical Requirements:
Exerts up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds frequently and/or up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects.
Security Sensitive:
This job class may contain positions that are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code § 51.215
Veteran Information:
Military occupations that relate to the initial selection criteria and registration or licensure requirements for this position may include but are not limited to: 0904, 0963, 1976, 46Y1C, 46Y1H, 66B, 66C, 4A0X1, 46YX, 65D, 230X, PHA10, 42GX, 66P, 66R, 290X.
For a complete list please visit ***************************
Residency Requirement:
Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.
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$87k-109k yearly est. 60d+ ago
Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner- Pediatric Cardiology
Ut Health Science Center at Houston 4.8
Houston, TX jobs
We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to join our dynamic healthcare team. This position is for inpatient care only, covering pediatric cardiology patients at Children's Memorial Hermann Hospital in the Heart Center Intermediate Care Unit. The ideal candidate will have experience working in a fast-paced hospital setting, with a focus on inpatient floor management, admissions, and discharges. Prior experience with pediatric cardiac patients is a plus!
Cardiology APP (In-Patient) Role and Responsibilities:
* Manages inpatients in the HCIMU as primary team member (post- surgical and medical patients) and in the NICU as a consultant
* Delivers direct medical care to hospitalized patients within a hospital setting, performing tasks like patient assessments, diagnosis, treatment planning, medication management, and communication with attending physicians, all under the supervision of a supervising doctor, while managing the complexities of acute care situations within the inpatient unit.
* Consults on patients referred for Cardiology outside of cardiac center (ED, NICU, Gen Peds, etc)
* Acts as resource for internal and external health care providers.
* Communicates daily (ideally multiple times per day with the service attending and the team)
* Attends patient care conferences as indicated
Schedule:
* Current schedule is 10-hour shifts including weekend coverage (typically 1 full weekend per month, subject to change based on patient needs and current staffing)
* Holidays, at least one major and 1-2 minor depending on patient needs and current staffing, subject to change based on patient needs
* Currently night coverage is not required however this is subject to change based on patient needs
What we do here changes the world. UTHealth Houston is Texas' resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. That's where you come in.
Once you join us you won't want to leave. It's because we reward our team for the excellent service they provide. Our total rewards package includes the benefits you'd expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.), plus:
* 100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees
* Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time - all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year)
* The longer you stay, the more vacation you'll accrue!
* Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service)
* Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan!
We take care of our employees! As a world-renowned institution, our employees' wellbeing is important to us. We offer work/life services such as...
* Free financial and legal counseling
* Free mental health counseling services
* Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs
* Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.
* Resources for child and elder care
* Plus many more!
Position Summary:
Provides advanced nursing care to patients with complex acute, critical, and/or chronic health conditions in a clinic or hospital setting in one or more specialized areas under the direction of a physician.
Position Key Accountabilities:
1. Conducts complex, standardized patient care procedures which require experience and specialized training which would otherwise be performed by a physician, but which do not constitute the practice of medicine.
2. Conducts independent and physician supervised rounding on unit.
3. Performs relevant patient evaluations and assessments, and provides appropriate treatment; including monitoring and ordering medications.
4. Coordinates, directs, and implements the patient's plan of care.
5. Assists in collecting patient histories, screens for co-morbidities, and provides guidance and preventative health care as needed.
6. Performs physical examinations and provides episodic care, or problem-oriented care, under the supervision of a physician.
7. Orders appropriate laboratory, diagnostic and radiographic tests, and interprets results.
8. Monitors the treatment program of the patient to inform the attending physician of pertinent medical information.
9. Facilitates patient education relating to medical processes, medication, nutrition, and health promotion or preventative health care.
10. Assists physicians in formulating therapeutic decisions.
11. Maintains appropriate records, and prepares charts for review and counter signature by physician.
12. Prepares and cares for supplies and equipment.
13. Responds to emergency situations.
14. Performs within the scope of practice prescribed by licensure and certification.
15. Performs other duties as assigned.
Certification/Skills:
Current Texas Licensure as a Registered Nurse
Current Texas Licensure as an APRN-NP
Current specialty certification as required by department, excluding FNP certification unless paired with a post master's certification in specialty.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certified or specialty certification as required by department.
Minimum Education:
Masters in Nursing as NP or Masters in Nursing with completion of a post-masters NursePractitioner Certification Program.
Minimum Experience:
None; previous experience in area of clinical focus preferred.
Physical Requirements:
Exerts up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds frequently and/or up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects.
Security Sensitive:
This job class may contain positions that are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code § 51.215
Veteran Information:
Military occupations that relate to the initial selection criteria and registration or licensure requirements for this position may include but are not limited to: 0904, 0963, 1976, 46Y1C, 46Y1H, 66B, 66C, 4A0X1, 46YX, 65D, 230X, PHA10, 42GX, 66P, 66R, 290X.
For a complete list please visit ***************************
Residency Requirement:
Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.
$87k-109k yearly est. 60d+ ago
Nurse Practitioner - Larry Combest Senior House Calls Program
Texas Tech Univ Health Sciences Ctr 4.4
Lubbock, TX jobs
Provides primary care as part of a health care team in an ambulatory setting in a particular discipline. Provides patient education and counseling as well as physical assessment. May participate in teaching programs for students and other student residents. Work is performed under usual clinic conditions and requires a high degree of contact with patients, families, and other clinic personnel and outside professionals. Some positions in the classification require travel to outreach clinics and home visits, and participation in educational efforts and special programs that occur outside of normal working hours.
Provide primary care as a part of a health care team in patients' homes.
Provide patient education and counseling.
Conduct patient health and physical assessments.
May participate in teaching programs and serve as a preceptor for teaching programs for students as identified by the department and supervisor.
Complete all training required by the institution and department by the deadlines identified.
Complete patient charts and enter data into the Electronic Health Records (EHR), meeting deadlines identified by the department.
Attend departmental meetings, such as the monthly provider meeting, in addition to other meetings as assigned.
Education: Graduated from an approved, accredited nursing program.
License/Certification: Current RN license in the State of Texas or have the ability to transfer your license to Texas. Certification as a NursePractitioner in the appropriate nursing specialty from an approved certification program as recognized by the Texas State Board of Nurse Examiners must be attained prior to the employment start date. Recognition by the Texas Board of Nurse Examiners as an Advance Practitioner.
$92k-120k yearly est. 38d ago
Sr Lic Vocational Nurse/Internal Medicine
Texas Tech Univ Health Sciences Ctr 4.4
Lubbock, TX jobs
Employees in this classification are experienced LVN's responsible for performing a wide variety of patient care activities in an assigned specialty or subspecialty outpatient clinic. Work is performed under the direction of a staff nurse and/or physician as part of a total health care team in providing complete evaluations to patients. Works under the direct supervision of staff nurse or physician. No delegated supervisory authority; may instruct co-workers and supervise them in the performance of special procedures. Work is performed under usual clinic conditions, necessitating a high degree of contact with patients, families and clinic personnel.
Reports data, identifies and reports alterations in patient responses to assist in the identification of problems and formulation of goals/ outcomes and patient-centered plans of care in collaboration with patients, their families, and the interdisciplinary health care team.
Assists in determining the physical and mental health status, needs, and preferences of culturally, ethnically, and socially diverse patients and their families.
Communicates patient data using EMR to support decision-making to improve patient care.
Implements teaching plans for patients and their families with health learning needs.
Participates in the identification of patient needs for referral to resources and facilitates continuity of care.
Assists with or performs exams and procedures and documents intervention in EMR.
Takes and records accurate vital signs and
Communicates with patients via telephone per clinic protocols.
Prepares and operates necessary equipment and instruments for examinations, treatments and procedures.
Sterilizes and disinfects medical equipment.
Stocks and Inspects inventory of supplies in examination and treatment rooms.
Completes Annual Nursing Core Competency Training and Skills Fair.
Appropriately triage incoming symptom based calls measurements.
Completion of a Board of Nursing accredited program of vocational nursing. Current Vocational Nursing license in the state of Texas or the attainment of a temporary permit from the Board of Nursing to practice vocational nursing pending full licensure in the state of Texas. At least two years of LVN experience in a hospital, clinic or community-based environment.
$75k-107k yearly est. 13d ago
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner- ACTAT- Continuum of Care Specialist
Ut Health Science Center at Houston 4.8
Houston, TX jobs
What we do here changes the world. UTHealth Houston is Texas' resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. That's where you come in. The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) will play a key role in care coordination, supporting smooth patient transitions across the continuum of care. This position involves active participation in daily and multidisciplinary rounds, early identification of discharge barriers, patient education, and collaboration with the care team to align goals and reduce delays. The APP will also leverage data to identify trends, implement targeted interventions, and utilize standardized protocols to promote consistency and reduce length of stay.
Once you join us you won't want to leave. It's because we reward our team for the excellent service they provide. Our total rewards package includes the benefits you'd expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.), plus:
* 100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees
* Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time - all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year)
* The longer you stay, the more vacation you'll accrue!
* Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service)
* Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan!
We take care of our employees! As a world-renowned institution, our employees' wellbeing is important to us. We offer work/life services such as...
* Free financial and legal counseling
* Free mental health counseling services
* Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs
* Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.
* Resources for child and elder care
* Plus many more!
Position Summary:
Provides advanced nursing care to patients with complex acute, critical, and/or chronic health conditions in a clinic or hospital setting in one or more specialized areas under the direction of a physician.
Position Key Accountabilities:
1. Conducts complex, standardized patient care procedures which require experience and specialized training which would otherwise be performed by a physician, but which do not constitute the practice of medicine.
2. Conducts independent and physician supervised rounding on unit.
3. Performs relevant patient evaluations and assessments, and provides appropriate treatment; including monitoring and ordering medications.
4. Coordinates, directs, and implements the patient's plan of care.
5. Assists in collecting patient histories, screens for co-morbidities, and provides guidance and preventative health care as needed.
6. Performs physical examinations and provides episodic care, or problem-oriented care, under the supervision of a physician.
7. Orders appropriate laboratory, diagnostic and radiographic tests, and interprets results.
8. Monitors the treatment program of the patient to inform the attending physician of pertinent medical information.
9. Facilitates patient education relating to medical processes, medication, nutrition, and health promotion or preventative health care.
10. Assists physicians in formulating therapeutic decisions.
11. Maintains appropriate records, and prepares charts for review and counter signature by physician.
12. Prepares and cares for supplies and equipment.
13. Responds to emergency situations.
14. Performs within the scope of practice prescribed by licensure and certification.
15. Performs other duties as assigned.
Certification/Skills:
Current Texas Licensure as a Registered Nurse
Current Texas Licensure as an APRN-NP
Current specialty certification as required by department, excluding FNP certification unless paired with a post master's certification in specialty.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certified or specialty certification as required by department.
Minimum Education:
Masters in Nursing as NP or Masters in Nursing with completion of a post-masters NursePractitioner Certification Program.
Minimum Experience:
None; previous experience in area of clinical focus preferred.
Physical Requirements:
Exerts up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds frequently and/or up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects.
Security Sensitive:
This job class may contain positions that are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code § 51.215
Veteran Information:
Military occupations that relate to the initial selection criteria and registration or licensure requirements for this position may include but are not limited to: 0904, 0963, 1976, 46Y1C, 46Y1H, 66B, 66C, 4A0X1, 46YX, 65D, 230X, PHA10, 42GX, 66P, 66R, 290X.
For a complete list please visit ***************************
Residency Requirement:
Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.
$86k-104k yearly est. 60d+ ago
Nurse Practitioner Acute Care - Memorial Hermann Hospital - Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
Ut Health Science Center at Houston 4.8
Houston, TX jobs
Under the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, our NursePractitioners will be working at Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center (MH-TMC)! MH-TMC is a private, non-profit teaching hospital and the first institution built in the Texas Medical Center. MH-TMC is the primary teaching hospital for The University of Texas Medical School at Houston, offering a collaborative academic environment with direct connections between the hospital and medical school facilities. Clinical faculty and private internists work closely with house staff and students to foster hands-on learning and research, continuing its 100-year legacy of excellence in patient care, education, and innovation.
What we do here changes the world. UTHealth Houston is Texas' resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. That's where you come in.
Once you join us you won't want to leave. It's because we reward our team for the excellent service they provide. Our total rewards package includes the benefits you'd expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.), plus:
* 100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees
* Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time - all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year)
* The longer you stay, the more vacation you'll accrue!
* Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service)
* Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan!
We take care of our employees! As a world-renowned institution, our employees' wellbeing is important to us. We offer work/life services such as...
* Free financial and legal counseling
* Free mental health counseling services
* Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs
* Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.
* Resources for child and elder care
* Plus many more!
Position Summary:
Provides advanced nursing care to patients with complex acute, critical, and/or chronic health conditions in a clinic or hospital setting in one or more specialized areas under the direction of a physician.
Position Key Accountabilities:
1. Conducts complex, standardized patient care procedures which require experience and specialized training which would otherwise be performed by a physician, but which do not constitute the practice of medicine.
2. Conducts independent and physician supervised rounding on unit.
3. Performs relevant patient evaluations and assessments, and provides appropriate treatment; including monitoring and ordering medications.
4. Coordinates, directs, and implements the patient's plan of care.
5. Assists in collecting patient histories, screens for co-morbidities, and provides guidance and preventative health care as needed.
6. Performs physical examinations and provides episodic care, or problem-oriented care, under the supervision of a physician.
7. Orders appropriate laboratory, diagnostic and radiographic tests, and interprets results.
8. Monitors the treatment program of the patient to inform the attending physician of pertinent medical information.
9. Facilitates patient education relating to medical processes, medication, nutrition, and health promotion or preventative health care.
10. Assists physicians in formulating therapeutic decisions.
11. Maintains appropriate records, and prepares charts for review and counter signature by physician.
12. Prepares and cares for supplies and equipment.
13. Responds to emergency situations.
14. Performs within the scope of practice prescribed by licensure and certification.
15. Performs other duties as assigned.
Certification/Skills:
Registered Nurse (RN) State Licensure or Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) by Texas Board of Nursing (BON) required
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse - NursePractitioner (APRN-NP) by Texas Board of Nursing (BON) required
Basic Life Support (BLS) by American Heart Association (AHA) required
Certification in area of specialty excluding FNP certification unless paired with a post master's certification in the specialty required.
Minimum Education:
Masters in Nursing as NP or Masters in Nursing with completion of a post-masters NursePractitioner Certification Program.
Minimum Experience:
None; previous experience in area of clinical focus preferred.
Physical Requirements:
Exerts up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds frequently and/or up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects.
Security Sensitive:
This position is a security-sensitive position pursuant to Texas Education Code §51.215 and Texas Government Code §411.094. To the extent that a position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Texas Business and Commerce Code §117.001(2), the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired for and to continue to be employed in that position. Personnel in such positions, and similarly situated state contractors, will be routinely reviewed to determine whether things such as criminal history or continuous connections to the government or political apparatus of a foreign adversary might prevent the applicant, employee, or contractor from being able to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure. A foreign adversary is a nation listed in 15 C.F.R. §791.4.
Veteran Information:
Military occupations that relate to the initial selection criteria and registration or licensure requirements for this position may include but are not limited to: 0904, 0963, 1976, 46Y1C, 46Y1H, 66B, 66C, 4A0X1, 46YX, 65D, 230X, PHA10, 42GX, 66P, 66R, 290X.
For a complete list please visit ***************************
Residency Requirement:
Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.
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$86k-104k yearly est. 60d+ ago
Nurse Practitioner Comprehensive Practice - Ob/Gyn (TMC)
Ut Health Science Center at Houston 4.8
Houston, TX jobs
What we do here changes the world. UTHealth Houston is Texas' resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. That's where you come in. Are you a compassionate and driven NursePractitioner looking to make a meaningful impact in women's health? We're seeking a dedicated NP to join our dynamic team at the UT Physicians Women's Center, where you'll provide full-scope care in a supportive and collaborative environment. Your focus will be on postpartum care, including rounding on new mothers during the week and occasional weekends, ensuring they receive the highest quality support during this critical time.
If you're passionate about holistic, patient-centered care and want to be part of a team that values your expertise and dedication, we'd love to hear from you!
Once you join us you won't want to leave. It's because we reward our team for the excellent service they provide. Our total rewards package includes the benefits you'd expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.), plus:
* 100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees
* Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time - all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year)
* The longer you stay, the more vacation you'll accrue!
* Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service)
* Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan!
We take care of our employees! As a world-renowned institution, our employees' wellbeing is important to us. We offer work/life services such as...
* Free financial and legal counseling
* Free mental health counseling services
* Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs
* Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.
* Resources for child and elder care
* Plus many more!
Position Location:
UT Physicians Women's Center (TMC)
6410 Fannin Street, Suite 170 Houston, TX 77030
Schedule: Full-Time, (Some weekend work required)
Position Key Accountabilities:
1. Performs relevant patient assessments and physical examinations.
2. Coordinates, directs, and implements patient's plan of care.
3. May make house calls, follow patient load through hospital and/or clinic episodes, or monitor in-patients in specialized settings other than surgical or acute care.
4. Orders, conducts, and interprets pertinent laboratory and diagnostic studies and procedures.
5. Makes medical recommendations and/or referrals.
6. Formulates, implements, and evaluates an outcome-based treatment plan.
7. Maintains appropriate records detailing the patient's treatment plans and outcomes.
8. Facilitates patient education relating to medical processes, medication, nutrition, and health promotion.
9. Collaborates with patients, families, other clinicians, and referral services to assist in the patient's recovery.
10. Performs other duties as assigned.
Certification/Skills:
* Registered Nurse (RN) State Licensure or Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) by Texas Board of Nursing (BON) required
* Advanced Practice Registered Nurse - NursePractitioner (APRN-NP) by Texas Board of Nursing (BON) required
* Basic Life Support (BLS) by American Heart Association (AHA) required
* Specialty certification determined by the department required
Minimum Education:
Masters in Nursing as NP or Masters in Nursing with completion of a post masters NursePractitioner Certification Program.
Minimum Experience:
None
Physical Requirements:
Exerts up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds frequently and/or up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects.
Security Sensitive:
This job class may contain positions that are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code § 51.215
Veteran Information:
Military occupations that relate to the initial selection criteria and registration or licensure requirements for this position may include but are not limited to: 0904, 0963, 1976, 46Y1C, 46Y1H, 66B, 66C, 4A0X1, 46YX, 65D, 230X, PHA10, 42GX, 66P, 66R, 290X.
For a complete list please visit ***************************
Residency Requirement:
Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.
$86k-104k yearly est. 60d+ ago
Nurse Practitioner (Pediatric Urology)
Ut Health Science Center at Houston 4.8
Houston, TX jobs
What we do here changes the world. UTHealth Houston is Texas' resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. That's where you come in. Pediatrics, surgery, urology skills preferred. will cover multiple locations to include TMC, Katy, Woodlands, Webster, Sierra Plantation.
Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm
Once you join us you won't want to leave. It's because we reward our team for the excellent service they provide. Our total rewards package includes the benefits you'd expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.), plus:
* 100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees
* Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time - all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year)
* The longer you stay, the more vacation you'll accrue!
* Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service)
* Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan!
We take care of our employees! As a world-renowned institution, our employees' wellbeing is important to us. We offer work/life services such as...
* Free financial and legal counseling
* Free mental health counseling services
* Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs
* Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.
* Resources for child and elder care
* Plus many more!
Position Summary:
Provides advanced nursing care to patients in a clinical setting in an area of specialization under the direction of a physician.
Position Key Accountabilities:
1. Performs relevant patient assessments and physical examinations.
2. Coordinates, directs, and implements patient's plan of care.
3. Orders, conducts, and interprets pertinent laboratory and diagnostic studies and procedures.
4. Makes medical recommendations and/or referrals.
5. Formulates, implements, and evaluates an outcome-based treatment plan.
6. Maintains appropriate records detailing the patient's treatment plans and outcomes.
7. Facilitates patient education relating to medical processes, medication, nutrition, and health promotion.
8. Collaborates with patients, families, other clinicians, and referral services to assist in the patient's recovery.
9. Other duties as assigned.
Certification/Skills:
* Registered Nurse (RN) State Licensure or Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) by Texas Board of Nursing (BON) required
* Advanced Practice Registered Nurse - NursePractitioner (APRN-NP) by Texas Board of Nursing (BON) required
* Basic Life Support (BLS) by American Heart Association (AHA) required
* Clinical specialty certification determined by the department required
Minimum Education:
Masters in Nursing as NP or Masters degree in Nursing with completion of a post-masters NursePractitioner Certification Program.
Minimum Experience:
None
Physical Requirements:
Exerts up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds frequently and/or up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects.
Security Sensitive:
This position is a security-sensitive position pursuant to Texas Education Code §51.215 and Texas Government Code §411.094. To the extent that a position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Texas Business and Commerce Code §117.001(2), the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired for and to continue to be employed in that position. Personnel in such positions, and similarly situated state contractors, will be routinely reviewed to determine whether things such as criminal history or continuous connections to the government or political apparatus of a foreign adversary might prevent the applicant, employee, or contractor from being able to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure. A foreign adversary is a nation listed in 15 C.F.R. §791.4.
Veteran Information:
Military occupations that relate to the initial selection criteria and registration or licensure requirements for this position may include but are not limited to: 0904, 0963, 1976, 46Y1C, 46Y1H, 66B, 66C, 4A0X1, 46YX, 65D, 230X, PHA10, 42GX, 66P, 66R, 290X.
For a complete list please visit ***************************
Residency Requirement:
Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.
$86k-104k yearly est. 60d+ ago
Nurse Practitioner Acute Care - Neurology (MHH-TMC)
Ut Health Science Center at Houston 4.8
Houston, TX jobs
What we do here changes the world. UTHealth Houston is Texas' resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. That's where you come in. UTHealth's Department of Neurology in Houston, TX is seeking a dedicated Full-Time Acute Care NursePractitioner to provide advanced nursing care for patients with complex acute, critical, and chronic health conditions. In this role, you will work in a clinic or hospital setting within specialized areas, delivering expert care under the direction of a physician and making a meaningful impact on patient outcomes.
Once you join us you won't want to leave. It's because we reward our team for the excellent service they provide. Our total rewards package includes the benefits you'd expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.), plus:
* 100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees
* Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time - all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year)
* The longer you stay, the more vacation you'll accrue!
* Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service)
* Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan!
We take care of our employees! As a world-renowned institution, our employees' wellbeing is important to us. We offer work/life services such as...
* Free financial and legal counseling
* Free mental health counseling services
* Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs
* Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.
* Resources for child and elder care
* Plus many more!
Position Summary:
Provides advanced nursing care to patients with complex acute, critical, and/or chronic health conditions in a clinic or hospital setting in one or more specialized areas under the direction of a physician.
Position Key Accountabilities:
* Conducts complex, standardized patient care procedures which require experience and specialized training which would otherwise be performed by a physician, but which do not constitute the practice of medicine.
* Conducts independent and physician supervised rounding on unit.
* Performs relevant patient evaluations and assessments, and provides appropriate treatment; including monitoring and ordering medications.
* Coordinates, directs, and implements the patient's plan of care.
* Assists in collecting patient histories, screens for co-morbidities, and provides guidance and preventative health care as needed.
* Performs physical examinations and provides episodic care, or problem-oriented care, under the supervision of a physician.
* Orders appropriate laboratory, diagnostic and radiographic tests, and interprets results.
* Monitors the treatment program of the patient to inform the attending physician of pertinent medical information.
* Facilitates patient education relating to medical processes, medication, nutrition, and health promotion or preventative health care.
* Assists physicians in formulating therapeutic decisions.
* Maintains appropriate records, and prepares charts for review and counter signature by physician.
* Prepares and cares for supplies and equipment.
* Responds to emergency situations.
* Performs within the scope of practice prescribed by licensure and certification.
* Performs other duties as assigned.
Certification/Skills:
* Registered Nurse (RN) State Licensure or Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) by Texas Board of Nursing (BON) required
* Advanced Practice Registered Nurse - NursePractitioner (APRN-NP) by Texas Board of Nursing (BON) required
* Basic Life Support (BLS) by American Heart Association (AHA) required
* Clinical specialty certification determined by the department excluding FNP certification unless paired with a post master's certification in the specialty required
Minimum Education:
* Masters in Nursing as NP or Masters in Nursing with completion of a post-masters NursePractitioner Certification Program.
Minimum Experience:
* None; previous experience in area of clinical focus preferred.
Physical Requirements:
* Exerts up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds frequently and/or up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects.
Security Sensitive:
* This position is a security-sensitive position pursuant to Texas Education Code §51.215 and Texas Government Code §411.094. To the extent that a position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Texas Business and Commerce Code §117.001(2), the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired for and to continue to be employed in that position. Personnel in such positions, and similarly situated state contractors, will be routinely reviewed to determine whether things such as criminal history or continuous connections to the government or political apparatus of a foreign adversary might prevent the applicant, employee, or contractor from being able to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure. A foreign adversary is a nation listed in 15 C.F.R. §791.4.
Veteran Information:
* Military occupations that relate to the initial selection criteria and registration or licensure requirements for this position may include but are not limited to: 0904, 0963, 1976, 46Y1C, 46Y1H, 66B, 66C, 4A0X1, 46YX, 65D, 230X, PHA10, 42GX, 66P, 66R, 290X.
* For a complete list please visit ***************************
Residency Requirement:
* Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.
$86k-104k yearly est. 6d ago
Family Nurse Practitioner, Emergency Medicine- Multiple Sites
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center 4.8
Dallas, TX jobs
Why UT Southwestern? With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees.
The UT Southwestern Department of Emergency Medicine is made of physicians, trainees, and staff members who are committed to furthering the education, research, and patient care of emergency medicine in Dallas and beyond. While the emergency department is where we often treat and care for patients, it is not our sole focus of attention. Emergencies begin outside the hospital - whether in the confines of our homes or on a rain-slicked roadside - therefore, it is our responsibility to ensure and strengthen each link in our communities' chains of survival and recovery. Our divisions of Emergency & Disaster Global Health, Emergency Medical Services, General Emergency Medicine, and Medical Toxicology advocate as public educators for violence and injury prevention within each of their specialties.
Job Summary
This is an opportunity to join a team of Emergency Medicine professionals providing care at William P. Clements Jr. University Hospital (CUH), Parkland Hospital, and Parkland Urgent Care. This provider will split time between the three locations when needed. Parkland's Urgent Care functions as a free-standing ER. If you thrive in a fast-paced setting and want to be a part of a dynamic team providing care in Emergency Medicine, this could be for you! 12hr shifts in Urgent Care and 8hr shifts at CUH and Parkland Main ER. Required Night and weekend coverage as scheduled. Two years' experience in Emergency Room setting preferred. We're looking for an experienced Family NursePractitioner or Physician Assistant. Veterans are encouraged to apply.
Experience and Education
* Master's degree or higher in nursing, documentation of completion of accredited Advanced Practice Education Program. Graduate education and related Texas Board of Nursing authorization must be consistent with clinical practice area and patient population.
* Licensure as Advanced Practice Registered Nurse by Texas State Board of Nursing. Authorization for prescriptive authority by the Texas Board of Nursing. Current applicable American Heart Association or Red Cross Life Support certification(s) based on UT Southwestern policy for Advanced Practice Providers. OR
* Graduate of a Master's degree or higher Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician (ARC-PA) accredited Physician Assistant program.
* Certification by the National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) Certification required.
* Licensed by the Texas Physician Assistant Board. Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certified by the American Heart Association or Red Cross based on UT Southwestern policy for Advanced Practice Providers.
* Two Years relevant clinical experience in Emergency Room or Urgent Care highly preferred.
Job Duties
* Conducts and documents comprehensive initial and ongoing physical examinations based on age and diagnosis, including psychological status.
* Synthesizes data and utilizes evidence to develop, implement, and evaluate the patient plan of care, including ordering and interpreting laboratory, radiology, and other diagnostic studies/results.
* Demonstrates proficiency in technical/procedural skills, as appropriate based on specialty and training.
* Provides relevant management, referrals, counseling, and education to patients, families and caregivers related to current care and preventive health measures.
* Facilitates/participates in quality related initiatives through planned group processes, workshops, seminars, and staff meetings, to improve clinical and system practice performance.
* Collaborates in research projects and protocols; and routinely applies evidence based best practices to patient care.
* Performs other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities of Position
* Accuracy and ability to exercise considerable judgment.
* Ability to maintain current customer service, clinical, and technical skills.
* Ability to identify opportunities and provide suggestions for improvements in departmental policy, procedures, and protocols.
* Proficient use of EMR in the delivery of care Working Conditions
* Work is performed primarily in a clinical environment. The incumbent may be exposed to body fluids and infectious diseases.
* Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents in lieu of stated minimums require prior approval of Vice President for Human Resources Administration or his/her designee.
To learn more about the benefits UT Southwestern offers visit ******************************************************
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.
UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.
$97k-119k yearly est. 60d+ ago
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Nocturnal Cardiology Service Line
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center 4.8
Dallas, TX jobs
Why UT Southwestern? Join UT Southwestern on our mission to educate, discover, and heal. With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, we are committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. Our Office of Advanced Practice Providers (OAPP) supports more than 1,000 advanced practice providers (APPs.) As an APP at UT Southwestern, you'll join a high-performing, collaborative team that is dedicated to excellence in patient care and operates at the forefront of biomedical research. Recognized as the No. 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth for eighth consecutive years by U.S. News & World Report, UT Southwestern has earned national rankings in eleven specialties areas, including cardiology, neurology, and cancer care. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern APP team where you'll discover teamwork, professionalism, and consistent opportunities for growth.
Job Summary:
We are looking for an Acute Care NursePractitioner or Physician Assistant who will join our nocturnal cardiology service line in cross-covering and managing patients on the General Cardiology and Advanced Heart Failure/VAD/Transplant Services. The schedule will consist of 3-12 nocturnal hours shifts per week, with rotating holiday and weekend coverage. Prior experience in cardiac critical care is a plus.
Education
* Graduate of a master's degree or higher Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician (ARC-PA) accredited Physician Assistant program. OR
* Master's degree or higher in nursing, documentation of completion of accredited Advanced Practice Education Program. Graduate education and related Texas Board of Nursing authorization must be consistent with clinical practice area and patient population.
Licensure and Certification
* Certification by the National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) Certification required. Licensed by the Texas Physician Assistant Board. Current applicable American Heart Association Life Support certification(s) based on UT Southwestern policy for Advanced Practice Providers. OR
* Licensure as Advanced Practice Registered Nurse by Texas State Board of Nursing. Authorization for prescriptive authority by the Texas Board of Nursing. Current applicable American Heart Association or American Red Cross Life Support certification(s) (ACLS) based on UT Southwestern policy for Advanced Practice Providers.
* Acute Care certification required.
Experience
One-year relevant clinical experience strongly preferred.
Job Duties
* Conducts and documents comprehensive initial and ongoing physical examinations based on age and diagnosis, including psychological status.
* Synthesizes data and utilizes evidence to develop, implement, and evaluate the patient plan of care, including ordering and interpreting laboratory, radiology, and other diagnostic studies/results.
* Demonstrates proficiency in technical/procedural skills, as appropriate and based on specialty and training.
* Provides relevant management, referrals, counseling, and education to patients, families, and caregivers related to current care and preventive health measures.
* Facilitates/participates in quality related initiatives and/or clinical research protocols through planned group processes, workshops, seminars, and staff meetings, to improve clinical and system practice performance.
* Collaborates in research projects and protocols; and routinely applies evidence based best practices to patient care
* Performs other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
* Accuracy and ability to exercise considerable judgment.
* Ability to maintain current customer service, clinical, and technical skills.
* Ability to identify opportunities and provide suggestions for improvements in departmental policy, procedures, and protocols.
* Proficient use of EMR in the delivery of care.
Working Conditions
Work is performed primarily in a clinical environment. The incumbent may be exposed to body fluids and infectious diseases.
To learn more about the benefits UT Southwestern offers visit ******************************************************
UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.
$97k-127k yearly est. 60d+ ago
Nurse Practitioner, Otolaryngology outpatient
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center 4.8
Dallas, TX jobs
WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN? With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!
JOB SUMMARY
Come join our growing Ear Nose Throat (ENT) ambulatory clinic on West Campus! This is an outpatient position M - F, 8-5 p.m., no nights, weekends, or call. This is the perfect opportunity to join a dynamic team caring for patients with general ENT conditions.
Veterans are encouraged to apply.
BENEFITS
UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:
* PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
* 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
* Paid Time Off, available day one
* Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
* Paid Parental Leave Benefit
* Wellness programs
* Tuition Reimbursement
* Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
* Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
Education
Graduate of a master's degree or higher Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician (ARC-PA) accredited Physician Assistant program. OR
Master's degree or higher in nursing, documentation of completion of accredited Advanced Practice Education Program. Graduate education and related Texas Board of Nursing authorization must be consistent with clinical practice area and patient population.
Licensure and Certification
Certification by the National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) Certification required. Licensed by the Texas Physician Assistant Board. OR
Licensure as Advanced Practice Registered Nurse by Texas State Board of Nursing. Authorization for prescriptive authority by the Texas Board of Nursing.
Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) certified by the American Heart Association or Red Cross based on the UT Southwestern policy for Advanced Practice Providers.
Preferred
* Experience
1 year relevant clinical experience.
JOB DUTIES
* Conducts and documents comprehensive initial and ongoing physical examinations based on age and diagnosis, including psychological status.
* Synthesizes data and utilizes evidence to develop, implement, and evaluate the patient plan of care, including ordering and interpreting laboratory, radiology, and other diagnostic studies/results.
* Demonstrates proficiency in technical/procedural skills, as appropriate based on specialty and training.
* Provides relevant management, referrals, counseling, and education to patients, families and caregivers related to current care and preventive health measures.
* Facilitates/participates in quality related initiatives through planned group processes, workshops, seminars, and staff meetings, to improve clinical and system practice performance.
* Collaborates in research projects and protocols; and routinely applies evidence based best practices to patient care.
* Performs other duties as assigned.
SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT
Security
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information. To the extent this position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the critical infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired and to continue to be employed in the position.
EEO Statement
UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.
$98k-121k yearly est. 15d ago
Nurse Practitioner Acute Care Surgery - Katy
Ut Health Science Center at Houston 4.8
Katy, TX jobs
UTHealth Houston Department of Surgery (Acute Care) is hiring an Acute Care NursePractitioner to join their team. Previous experience in a Level I or II Trauma Center or experience working in an in-patient Acute Care Environment, highly preferred. It would also be helpful if the candidate is First Assist Certified. This position will work three 13-hour shifts per week and may have some required night call.
Location: Memorial Hermann Hospital - Katy: 23900 Katy Freeway, Katy, TX 77494
What we do here changes the world. UTHealth Houston is Texas' resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. That's where you come in.
Once you join us you won't want to leave. It's because we reward our team for the excellent service they provide. Our total rewards package includes the benefits you'd expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.), plus:
* 100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees
* Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time - all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year)
* The longer you stay, the more vacation you'll accrue!
* Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service)
* Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan!
We take care of our employees! As a world-renowned institution, our employees' wellbeing is important to us. We offer work/life services such as...
* Free financial and legal counseling
* Free mental health counseling services
* Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs
* Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.
* Resources for child and elder care
* Plus many more!
Position Summary:
Provides advanced nursing care to patients with complex acute, critical, and/or chronic health conditions in a clinic or hospital setting in one or more specialized areas under the direction of a physician.
Position Key Accountabilities:
1. Conducts complex, standardized patient care procedures which require experience and specialized training which would otherwise be performed by a physician, but which do not constitute the practice of medicine.
2. Conducts independent and physician supervised rounding on unit.
3. Performs relevant patient evaluations and assessments, and provides appropriate treatment; including monitoring and ordering medications.
4. Coordinates, directs, and implements the patient's plan of care.
5. Assists in collecting patient histories, screens for co-morbidities, and provides guidance and preventative health care as needed.
6. Performs physical examinations and provides episodic care, or problem-oriented care, under the supervision of a physician.
7. Orders appropriate laboratory, diagnostic and radiographic tests, and interprets results.
8. Monitors the treatment program of the patient to inform the attending physician of pertinent medical information.
9. Facilitates patient education relating to medical processes, medication, nutrition, and health promotion or preventative health care.
10. Assists physicians in formulating therapeutic decisions.
11. Maintains appropriate records, and prepares charts for review and counter signature by physician.
12. Prepares and cares for supplies and equipment.
13. Responds to emergency situations.
14. Performs within the scope of practice prescribed by licensure and certification.
15. Performs other duties as assigned.
Certification/Skills:
Current Texas Licensure as a Registered Nurse
Current Texas Licensure as an APRN-NP
Current specialty certification as required by department, excluding FNP certification unless paired with a post master's certification in specialty.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certified or specialty certification as required by department.
Minimum Education:
Masters in Nursing as NP or Masters in Nursing with completion of a post-masters NursePractitioner Certification Program.
Minimum Experience:
None; previous experience in area of clinical focus preferred.
Physical Requirements:
Exerts up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds frequently and/or up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects.
Security Sensitive:
This job class may contain positions that are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code § 51.215
Veteran Information:
Military occupations that relate to the initial selection criteria and registration or licensure requirements for this position may include but are not limited to: 0904, 0963, 1976, 46Y1C, 46Y1H, 66B, 66C, 4A0X1, 46YX, 65D, 230X, PHA10, 42GX, 66P, 66R, 290X.
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Residency Requirement:
Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.
$86k-104k yearly est. 60d+ ago
Experienced Clinical Nurse - General Internal Medicine
University of Texas M.D. Anderson 4.3
Houston, TX jobs
The General Internal Medicine unit is a 16-bed one-pod intermediate care medical oncology unit providing care to adult and geriatric patients ranging in age from 18 -95. Patients treated on P4A include those with solid tumor cancers, such as colorectal, gastrointestinal, and lung cancer who are on a spectrum of cancer care from pre-diagnosis to end of life. Patients are provided treatment for side effects and complications of their cancer care, as well as supportive care. Patients are typically admitted to the unit to manage effects of cancer treatment agents including infection, significant GI complications, cardiac complications, renal failure, hypotension, neutropenia, and thrombocytopenia. Nursing interventions are focused on management of symptoms and side effects, as well as evaluation of patients' safety needs for disposition planning. Patient care also includes management of acute non-cancer related medical problems, collaboration with the inter-professional team for non-medical needs that may impact patient safety, and transition to supportive care as appropriate.
The ideal candidate will have a BSN and at least one year of clinical nursing experience Med/Surg preferably in Oncology.
Shift: 7 pm -7 am - Part-time - 2 days a week - 12 hour shift; Benefits eligible
MD Anderson offers our employees:
* Paid employee medical benefits (zero premium) starting on first day for employees who work 30 or more hours per week
* Group Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D and Disability coverage
* Paid time off (PTO) and Extended Illness Bank (EIB) paid leave accruals
* Paid institutional holidays, wellness leave, childcare leave, and other paid leave programs
* Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service
* Teachers Retirement System defined-benefit pension plan and two voluntary retirement plans
* Employer paid life, AD&D and an illness-related reduced salary pay program
* Extensive wellness, recognition, fitness, employee health programs and employee resource groups
Job Specific Competencies:
Function- Manages patient outcomes by providing, coordinating and supporting clinical aspects of direct patient care across the continuum of care.
Scope- Impacts quality of patient care, patient outcomes and use of resources in a designated area in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.
Essential Job Functions-
* Accountable for the management and provision of patient care in assigned area.
* Assesses patient's needs for nursing care and multidisciplinary team.
* Collaborates with physicians, other services, patient and patient's family to plan care and evaluate outcomes.
* Improves practice by integrating results and theories of research studies.
* Participates in data collection for current studies.
* Demonstrates clinical competency and compassion in providing care, using technology, administering medications, performing procedures and managing emergencies.
* Documents care according to established standards. Accesses, inputs and retrieves information from computer systems.
* Assures continuity of care through appropriate discharge planning, patient education and coordination of services.
* Acts as a patient and family advocate in order to uphold patient rights.
* Trains, coaches and assists team members to ensure optimum patient care and efficient use of resources.
Other duties as assigned.
Education
* Required: Graduation from an accredited school of professional nursing.
* Preferred: Bachelor's Degree Nursing.
Work Experience
* Required: One year of RN experience
* Preferred: At least one year of RN experience in Medical Surgical
Licenses and Certifications
* Required: RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure Current State of Texas Professional Nursing license. Upon Hire and
* Required: ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support Upon Hire and
* Required: PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support If working in the following department: Nrsg Post Anesthesia Care Unit (600160). Upon Hire
* Preferred: OCN - Oncology Nurse Certification Upon Hire
* Preferred: Certification in specialty practice area. Upon Hire
Other Requirements: All clinical nurses with less than one year of registered nurse (RN) work experience will be required to participate in the Clinical Nurse Residency Program.
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, paid time off, retirement, tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition.
This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment.
It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state, or local laws unless such distinction is required by law.************************************************************************************************
Additional Information
* Requisition ID: 178008
* Employment Status: Part-Time Benefits Eligible
* Employee Status: Regular
* Work Week: Evening/Night
* Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 68,000
* Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 105,000
* Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 142,000
* FLSA: exempt and eligible for overtime, paid at a time and a half rate
* Fund Type: Hard
* Work Location: Onsite
* Pivotal Position: Yes
* Referral Bonus Available?: No
* Relocation Assistance Available?: No
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