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Emergency Medicine Full Time Opportunity for Advanced Practice Provider | Northeast Houston
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OVERVIEW
Emergency Advanced Practice Provider Nocturnist (8pm - 6am) Opening for Northeast Hospital
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Nurse Practitioner / Advanced Practice Nurse
- Education: Graduate of a Nurse Practitioner program approved by the State of Texas and Masters required.
- May encompass the following specialties: CRNA, CNM, CNS, CNP.
- Licensed to practice professional nursing by the State of Texas.
- Licensure by the State of Texas APRN and eligibility for full prescriptive authority by the State of Texas.
- Certified by a recognized national certification by the State Board of Texas in area of population foci and/or additional specialty recognition beyond the APRN.
- Eligibility for DEA licensure.
- Basic Cardiac Life Certification OR Advanced Cardiac Life Certification.
Physician Assistant
- Education: Graduate of a nationally accredited Physician Assistant program, masters strongly preferred.
- Certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants, Inc.
- Licensed by the Texas State Board of Physician Assistant Examiners.
- Eligibility for DEA licensure.
- Basic Cardiac Life Certification OR Advanced Cardiac Life Certification.
EXPERIENCE / KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS
- One (1) year of clinical experience preferred in Emergency Medicine.
- Demonstrates commitment to the Partners-in-Caring process by integrating our culture in all internal and external customer interactions; delivers on our brand promise of “Advancing health. Personalizing care” through compassion, courage, credibility, and commitment to community.
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Provides 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.
- Directs and evaluates throughput; 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 submits charges in a timely manner.
- Responsible for overall unit performance in collaboration with physicians or other providers.
- Obtains medical histories; performs physical examinations/reviews/orders/interprets diagnostic tests and radiographic results; formulates and manages patient treatment plan and outcomes; provides interventions and performs procedures within legal scope 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. Updates clinical guidelines/protocols/pathways; works autonomously and accepts accountability for outcomes; signs orders in accordance with institution and state board requirements; 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.
- Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education and skills competency; supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization; serves as preceptor, mentor and resource to less experienced staff. Other duties as assigned.
ABOUT NORTHEAST HOSPITAL
Located in the dynamic and fast-growing Lake Houston Area, Memorial Hermann Northeast Hospital has been caring for families in the region and beyond for more than 30 years, offering specialized care close to home. A 227-bed facility, Memorial Hermann Northeast brings the expertise of nearly 700 affiliated physicians across a wide variety of more than 60 disciplines. Memorial Hermann Northeast is part of the Memorial Hermann Health System, with over a century of caring for the families of the Greater Houston area.
ABOUT MEMORIAL HERMANN MEDICAL GROUP
As part of the Memorial Hermann Health System, Memorial Hermann Medical Group (MHMG) brings together many of Houston's leading providers under one organization for better coordination in healthcare delivery.
ABOUT HOUSTON
Alive with energy and rich in diversity, Houston, Texas is a dynamic mix of outstanding performing and visual arts venues, local teams representing all major sports, countless restaurants offering a variety of excellent cuisine and world-class attractions. With a vibrant economy, Houston is home to thriving businesses including growth in high-technology industries, medical research, health care and professional services.
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