Houston Methodist
Nurse Practitioner Acute Care - Advanced Heart Failure (Medical Center)
HM Texas Medical Center - Smith Tower
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 21 days ago
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About the role
- 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.
- The NP AC (ACLS) position affects direct patient care according to the Houston Methodist Professional Practice Model, Nursing Practice and Professional Performance policies and procedures.
Responsibilities
- BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association and
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association and
- Uses therapeutic communication to establish a relationship with patients, families and interprofessional team to collaborate on the plan of care
- 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.
- Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support or Instructor (AHA)
Requirements
- Master's degree or higher from an accredited school of Nursing and graduate from an accredited Nurse Practitioners program
- Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles
- Ability to function independently and exercise judgment in interactions with physicians, interprofessional care team and patients and their families
Skills
- Demonstrates highly developed assessment, clinical, documentation, leadership, and analytical skills
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skill as evidenced by capacity to prioritize multiple tasks and role components
- Demonstrates proficient time management skills
- Uses critical thinking skills and clinical judgment to work autonomously as defined by the Nurse Practice Act
Benefits
- Non-clinicalHouston Methodist Specialty Physician Group is an integral part of Houston Methodist's overall strategy to become one of the nation's leading academic medical centers.
Equal opportunity
- Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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