Heart Failure – ICU Nurse Practitioner, Houston, TX

Intensive Care Unit
Houston, TX
Posted 1 week ago

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Summary

We are seeking a skilled Nurse Practitioner to join a the #2 rehabilitation hospital in the country

  • Heart Failure ICU Nurse Practitioner – FT Nights
  • 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

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

Responsibilities

  • Conduct comprehensive patient assessments to determine health status and needs.
  • Develop and implement individualized care plans based on patient evaluations.
  • Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare professionals to provide optimal patient care.
  • Perform diagnostic tests and interpret results to guide treatment decisions.
  • Educate patients and families on health management and disease prevention strategies.
  • Maintain accurate medical records in compliance with regulations and standards.
  • Stay current with advancements in medical practices relevant to patient care.

Job Features

Job CategoryNurse Practitioner

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