Nurse Practitioner - ICU - nights - Katy
- Katy, TX
- Permanent
- Full-time
**Must be accredited to work in acute care settingJob DescriptionMinimum QualificationsEducation: Masters degree in Nursing with certification by the American Nurse Credentialing Center or the Pediatric Nursing Certification in area of intended practiceLicenses / Certifications:
- Current State of Texas license to practice professional nursing
- Certified in Basic Life Support; current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) or obtains certification within three (3) months of hire
- Three (3) years clinical nursing experience in area of intended practice; two (2) years experience in an Advanced Practice role
- Develops and assists in the implementation of nursing care plans and standards specific to the age/needs of the patient/population served.
- Assists and provides direction to nursing staff with clinical decision-making and priority setting; models excellence in nursing practice through the utilization of advanced concepts in the areas of assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation of perceived, actual or potential problems that occur in a variety of patient populations.
- Functions as a facilitator and innovator for state-of-the-art nursing care with direct involvement in implementing and evaluating new techniques and equipment for safety, cost-effectiveness, and benefits related to nursing practice.
- Completes history and physical on patients as indicated; writes medical orders per established protocols; provides approved clinical services, including removal of sutures, and complex wound care.
- Performs daily rounds on assigned physician patients. Assesses the health status of assigned patients by collecting and analyzing patient data and evaluating the appropriateness of care.
- Assists patients, their significant others, and families in the acquisition of information related to health and wellness, including the prevention of illness and injury; develops and implements educational information, materials, and programs for discharge planning and teaching of healthcare consumers.
- Serves as a resource to nursing staff, nursing students, and other health care personnel in the acquisition of knowledge and skills related to nursing knowledge.
- Contributes to professional nursing literature by publishing scholarly works; contributes to nursing education as a faculty member.
- Expands the scientific base of nursing practice by conducting and facilitating nursing research; disseminates research findings through presentations and publications.
- Critically analyzes current nursing research methods and results for utilization in the expansion and improvement of patient care and patient outcomes.