Nurse Practitioner Acute Care, Weekends and Days - Lung (Medical Center)

Company : Houston Methodist

Location : Houston, TX, 77001

Posted Date : 15 September 2025

Job Type : Other

Category : Nursing

Occupation : Nurse Practitioner

Job Details

Nurse Practitioner Acute Care

At Houston Methodist, the Nurse Practitioner Acute Care (NP-AC) is responsible for functioning as a licensed registered nurse and care provider to provide all aspects of patient care, including diagnosis, treatment and consultation while maintaining and promoting the health of the patient. This position may work in both inpatient and outpatient situations and performs according to the nurse practice act of the State of Texas and as part of a treatment team. The NP-AC position role models compassionate communication with patients, physicians and the interprofessional health care team and provides education to patients about preventative care and prescribed treatments. This position may also conduct physicals, order tests and serve as a patient's healthcare provider, prescribing medications as appropriate. The NP-AC position affects direct patient care according to the Houston Methodist Professional Practice Model Nursing Practice and Professional Performance policies and procedures.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; the employee will also perform other reasonably related business/job duties as assigned. Houston Methodist reserves the right to revise job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.

Qualifications

Education: Master's degree or higher from an accredited school of Nursing

Work Experience: Two years of registered nurse, advanced practice or nurse practitioner clinical experience

License/Certification

Licenses and Certifications - Required:

RN - Registered Nurse - Texas State Licensure -- Compact Licensure - Must obtain permanent Texas license within 60 days (if establishing Texas residency) AND
APRN - Advanced Practice Registered Nurse - Texas Board of Nursing -- Acute care NP license AND
Magnet Acute Care NP ANCC-recognized certification AND
BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) AND
ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support or Instructor (AHA) AND
AP - Prescriptive Authority - Texas Board of Nursing AND
DEA - Narcotics License (DEA) within 6 months

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through ongoing skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations
Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security
Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles
Demonstrates highly developed assessment, clinical, documentation, leadership, and analytical skills
Uses therapeutic communication to establish a relationship with patients, families and interprofessional team to collaborate on the plan of care
Strong organizational and problem-solving skill as evidenced by capacity to prioritize multiple tasks and role components
Ability to function independently and exercise judgment in interactions with physicians, interprofessional care team and patients and their families
Demonstrates proficient time management skills
Uses critical thinking skills and clinical judgment to work autonomously as defined by the Nurse Practice Act

Supplemental Requirements:

Work Attire: Uniform No, Scrubs Yes, Business professional Yes, Other (department approved) Yes
On Call* Yes
Travel**: May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area Yes, May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No

Company Profile

Houston Methodist Specialty Physician Group - As one of the nation's leading hospitals and academic medical centers Houston Methodist has brought together some of the nation's leading experts in multiple specialties to serve our patients. As part of Houston Methodist Specialty Physician Group (HMSPG), these specialists not only provide excellent clinical care, but are on the forefront of research, developing leading-edge technologies and treatments, and teaching the medical pioneers of tomorrow. This combination of clinical service, research and academics ensures patients have access to the latest in treatments and technologies while providing the best in comprehensive patient care. Established as a non-profit corporation and certified by the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners, HMSPG enables physicians to maintain autonomy with respect to their clinical practice while growing their practice within an academic environment.

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