UTMB Faculty Group Practice · 1 month ago
Critical Care Nurse Practitioner, Internal Medicine-Pulmonary and Critical Care
Galveston, Texas, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
1+ years expUTMB Health is seeking a full-time Advanced Practice Provider within the Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care and Sleep Medicine. The role involves providing comprehensive pulmonary and critical care services in an inpatient setting, collaborating with physicians and multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality patient-centered care.
Hospital & Health Care
Responsibilities
Provide high-quality, patient-centered care to individuals with acute and chronic pulmonary conditions, including asthma, COPD, interstitial lung disease, and pulmonary hypertension
Provide inpatient ICU, including co-management of critically ill patients, ventilator management, and collaboration with ICU consultants
Conduct comprehensive assessments, including histories, physical exams, diagnostic testing, and interpretation of results
Provide inpatient care in the intensive care unit (ICU) under physician supervision, including ventilator management and co-management of critically ill patients
Perform or assist with procedures such as thoracentesis, arterial line insertion, central line placement, and other interventions as credentialed and trained
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams—including physicians, nurses, respiratory therapists, and other allied health professionals—to coordinate and optimize patient care
Educate patients and families about disease management, treatment plans, and preventive care
Participate in quality improvement initiatives, case discussions, and evidence-based practice reviews within the Division
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams—including respiratory therapy, nursing, radiology, and surgery—for optimal patient outcomes
Qualification
Required
Master's or Doctorate degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program
Current licensure (or eligibility) as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) or Physician Assistant (PA) in the State of Texas
National certification in an applicable specialty area (e.g., Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Adult-Gerontology Acute Care NP, or NCCPA-certified PA-C)
Current BLS and ACLS certification
Preferred
Minimum of 1–2 years of experience in pulmonary, critical care, or hospital medicine
Experience in an academic medical center or teaching environment
Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a collaborative, team-oriented approach
Company
UTMB Faculty Group Practice
The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) Faculty Group Practice (FGP) is comprised of over 950 faculty physicians and advanced practice providers who drive UTMB’s mission of improving health by delivering innovative education and training, pursuing cutting-edge research, and providing the highest quality patient care.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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