Mhmg - Advance Practice Provider, Neurosurgery @ - The Woodlands, United States - Memorial Hermann Health System

Memorial Hermann Health System

Verified Company

The Woodlands, United States

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

At Memorial Hermann, we're about creating exceptional experiences for both our patients and our employees.

Our goal is to provide opportunities for our diverse employee population that develop and grow careers in a team-oriented environment focused on patient care.

Every employee, at every level, begins their journey at Memorial Hermann learning about the history of the organization and its established culture built on trust and integrity.

Our employees drive this culture, and we want you to be a part of it.

Job Summary

Responsible for providing comprehensive patient care congruent with role and approved population foci (Family/Individual across lifespan, Adult/Gerontology, Neonatal, Pediatrics, Women's Health/Gender Related, Psychiatric Mental Health) through systemic assessment, diagnosis, treatment, management, and follow up affecting direct patient care.

Minimum Qualifications

Nurse Practitioner / Advanced Practice Nurse

Education:
Graduate of a Nurse Practitioner program approved by the State of Texas. Masters required.

May encompass the following specialties:
CRNA, CNM, CNS, CNP.

May encompass the following specialties:
CRNA, CNM, CNS, CNP

Licenses/Certifications:

Licensed to practice professional nursing by the State of Texas
Licensure by the State of Texas APRN
and eligibility for full prescriptive authority by the State of Texas
Certified by a recognized national certification by the State Board of Texas in area of population foci and/or additional specialty recognition beyond the APRN
Eligibility for DEA licensure
Basic Cardiac Life Certification
or Advanced Cardiac Life Certification

Physician Assistant

Education:
Graduate of a nationally accredited Physician Assistant program; Masters strongly preferred

Licenses/Certifications:

Certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants, Inc.
Licensed by the Texas State Board of Physician Assistant Examiners
Eligibility for DEA licensure
Basic Cardiac Life Certification
or Advanced Cardiac Life Certification)

Experience / Knowledge / Skills:

Two (2) years clinical experience preferred in area of intended practice
First Assist and/or EVD experience preferred
Demonstrates commitment to the PartnersinCaring process by integrating our culture in all internal and external customer interactions; delivers on our brand promise of "we advance health" through innovation, accountability, empowerment, collaboration, compassion and results while ensuring one Memorial Hermann.

Principal Accountabilities

Provides health promotion and the assessment, diagnosis, and management of patient problems which includes the use and prescription of pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic intervention, assessment, triage, and therapeutic management of patient/family needs throughout the disease process and across the health wellnessillness continuum as an integral part of an interdisciplinary team, according to the age/needs of the patient population served.
For prescriptive authority, APRN or PA acts under the delegation of a supervising physician, maintaining an active Prescriptive Authority agreement in accordance with regulations and policy.
Practices within approved protocols, guidelines, and clinical pathways and evidence based medicine.
Transitions between inpatient/outpatient.
Directs and evaluates throughput; delegates or provides backup assistance including triage.
Ability to float, round to multiple facilities and/or take call (first call).
External Ventricular Drain (EVD) Insertion (Mischer Neurosciences only).
Provides accurate billing, coding and documentation.
Completes medical records and submit charges in a timely manner.
Responsible for overall unit performance in collaboration with physicians or other providers.
First Assist physicians in performing surgical procedures by providing support as needed.
Obtains medical histories; performs physical examinations/ reviews/orders/interprets diagnostic tests and radiographic results; formulates and manages patient treatment plan and outcomes; provides interventions and performs procedures within legal cope and authority that the APRN or PA is approved, delegated to and credentialed to perform including but not limited to incision and drainage, pelvic exams, lesion removal/destruction, suturing, and casting/splinting.
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 resources; participates in process improvement and multidisciplinary clinical outcome improvement activities utilizing advanced nursing expertise.
Ensures safe c