[Immediate Start] Heart Failure ICU Nurse Practitioner - FT Nights
Company: Memorial Hermann Health System
Location: Bellaire
Posted on: July 8, 2025
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Job Description:
At Memorial Hermann, we pursue a common goal of delivering high
quality, efficient care while creating exceptional experiences for
every member of our community. When we say every member of our
community, that includes our employees. We know that when our
employees feel cared for, heard and valued, they are inspired to
create moments that exceed expectations, while prioritizing safety,
compassion, personalization and efficiency. If you want to advance
your career and contribute to our vision of creating healthier
communities, now and for generations to come, we want you to be a
part of our team. Job Summary Bring your commitment to excellence
to Memorial Hermann, where your contributions are appreciated &
your voice matters. • From a Level 1 trauma center to the 2
rehabilitation hospital in the country, to our partnership with the
Houston Rockets, you can practice with top professionals. • Earn
more for your expertise through our Professional Nurse Advancement
Program. • Generous PTO including personal days & a spiritual
holiday. Heart Failure ICU Nurse Practitioner - FT Nights - Texas
Medical Center *Rotating weekends & holidays; No call *12 hour
shifts (paid for 40 hrs) *AGACNP required *2-3 years of RN or NP
Critical Care experience required, Cardiology experience strongly
preferred *New NPs MUST have 2-3 years of RN experience with
Critical Care ICU, Cardiac Care, fresh transplants &/or CV
Recovery including working w/LVADs & ECMO *Experience w/heart
failure population *Patient populations include VV/VA ECMO,
Mechanical Circulatory Support, Heart Transplant, Lung Transplant,
LVAD, Post-op Cardiac Surgery *8% geographical differential for the
medical center Position responsible for providing comprehensive
patient care by systemic assessment, diagnosis, treatment,
management, and in-hospital follow up, affecting direct patient
care through the disease process according to the Texas Nurse
Practice Act and Memorial Hermann Health System Standards of Care.
Job Description Minimum Qualifications Education: Graduate of Nurse
Practitioner Program approved by the State of Texas or graduate of
an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Program approved by the State of
Texas if area of intended practice is Trauma; Master of Nursing
preferred. Acute Care Nurse Practitioner with at least two (2)
years’ experience in palliative care or hospice; or Family Nurse
Practitioner with Advanced Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse
(ACHPN) certification, or post master’s certificate in Palliative
Care required if area of intended practice is Palliative
Care/Supportive Medicine. Licenses/Certifications: - Current State
of Texas license to practice professional nursing - Certification
by the American Nurse Credentialing Center or National
Certification Center in area of specialty or 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 Experience/ Knowledge/ Skills: - Two (2)
years clinical nursing experience in area of intended practice
Principal Accountabilities - Provides assessment, triage, and
therapeutic management of patient/family needs throughout the
disease process as an integral part of an interdisciplinary team,
according to the age/needs of the patient/population served; acts
under the authority and supervision of the attending physician in
accordance with regulations, hospital policy, protocols, guidelines
and clinical pathways. - Obtains medical histories; performs
physical examinations; reviews/orders diagnostic tests and
radiographic results; formulates and manages patient treatment plan
and outcomes. - Provides interventions including, but not limited
to, arterial line placement, central line placement (internal
jugular or femoral lines), pulmonary artery catheter placement,
lumbar puncture, intubations, chest tube removal, and
thoracentesis; makes rounds with the interdisciplinary teams. -
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 and 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. - Demonstrates commitment to caring for every
member of our community by creating compassionate and personalized
experiences. Models Memorial Hermann’s service standards by
providing safe, caring, personalized and efficient experiences to
patients and colleagues. - Other duties as assigned.
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