Acute Care Nurse Practitioner - HVI, Nights (Southwest)
On-siteKaty, Texas, United States
Job Summary
Provide comprehensive patient care through systemic assessment, diagnosis, treatment, management, and in-hospital follow-up for patients in the Cardiovascular ICU and IMU, including those on VV/VA ECMO, mechanical circulatory support, and post-op cardiac surgery. Conduct care according to the Texas Nurse Practice Act and Memorial Hermann Health System Standards of Care. Train on devices and manage the heart failure population. This full-time, nights-only role requires rotating weekends and holidays with no call. Applicants must hold an AGACNP or PA credential, possess two to three years of critical care experience, and have specific certification in ACLS, PALS, or NRP.
Required Qualifications
- 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
- Graduate of Nurse Practitioner Program approved by the State of Texas
- Graduate of an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Program approved by the State of Texas if area of intended practice is Trauma
- Acute Care Nurse Practitioner with at least two (2) years' related experience
- Current State of Texas license to practice professional nursing
- Certification by the American Nurse Credentialing Center or National Certification Center in area of specialty
- Certification by 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
- Two (2) years clinical nursing experience in area of intended practice
Desired Qualifications
- Masters of Nursing preferred
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