McWilliams School of Biomedical Informatics at UTHealth Houston · 1 day ago
Nurse Practitioner - Acute Care - Internal Medicine Hematology
Greater Houston
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelUTHealth Houston is Texas’ resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. We are seeking a full-time Acute Care Nurse Practitioner to support the Division of Hematology, delivering high-quality, specialized patient care in both clinic and hospital settings.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
Registered Nurse (RN) State Licensure or Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) by Texas Board of Nursing (BON) required
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse - Nurse Practitioner (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
Masters in Nursing as NP or Masters in Nursing with completion of a post-masters Nurse Practitioner Certification Program
None; previous experience in area of clinical focus preferred
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
This position is a security-sensitive position pursuant to Texas Education Code 51.215 and Texas Government Code 411.094
Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas
Preferred
Previous experience in area of clinical focus preferred
Benefits
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!
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!
Company
McWilliams School of Biomedical Informatics at UTHealth Houston
The School of Biomedical Informatics is the first school in the country devoted exclusively to graduate programs in health and biomedical informatics, combining information science, engineering, computer science, medical science, and cognitive and social science in health care.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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