Nurse Practitioner - OBGYN (Medical Center)
Company: Houston Methodist
Location: Houston
Posted on: February 23, 2021
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Job Description:
Nurse Practitioner - OBGYN (Medical Center) Houston Methodist
Specialty Physician Group
6550 Fannin St.
Houston, TX 77030
Job Type: Full-Time Posted Date: Dec. 2, 2020 Work Shift: DAYWork
Week: M - F
Job Summary
04/2018
JOB SUMMARY
The Nurse Practitioner (NP) position functions as a licensed
registered nurse and provides 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 settings and performs according to
the nurse practice act of the State of Texas and as part of a
treatment team. The NP position role models compassionate
communication with patients, physicians and the interprofessional
health care team. The NP position 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
position effects direct patient care according to the Houston
Methodist Professional Practice Model Nursing Practice and
Professional Performance policies and procedures.
PATIENT AGE GROUP(S) AND POPULATION(S) SERVED
Refer to departmental "Scope of Service" and "Provision of Care"
plans, as applicable, for description of primary age groups and
populations served by this job for the respective HM entity.
HOUSTON METHODIST EXPERIENCE EXPECTATIONS
oProvide personalized care and service by consistently
demonstrating our I CARE values:
-INTEGRITY: We are honest and ethical in all we say and do.
-COMPASSION: We embrace the whole person including emotional,
ethical, physical, and spiritual needs.
-ACCOUNTABILITY: We hold ourselves accountable for all our
actions.
-RESPECT: We treat every individual as a person of worth, dignity,
and value.
-EXCELLENCE: We strive to be the best at what we do and a model for
others to emulate.
oFocuses on patient/customer safety
oDelivers personalized service using HM Service Standards
oProvides for exceptional patient/customer experiences by following
our Standards of Practice of always using Positive Language (AIDET,
Managing Up, Key Words)
oIntentionally rounds with patients/customers to ensure their needs
are being met
oInvolves patients (customers) in shift/handoff reports by enabling
their participation in their plan of care as applicable to the
given job
PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Job responsibilities labeled EF capture those duties that are
essential functions of the job.
PEOPLE - 25 %
1.Demonstrates leadership as a clinical resource, interprofessional
consultant, and patient advocate. Identifies staff development
opportunities for professional growth of colleagues, provides
coaching to meet identified goals. (EF)
2.Collaborates to foster healthy relationships in the work
environment. Acts as a role model and coaches staff in effective
verbal, non-verbal and written communication. Serves as preceptor
for Nurse Practitioner students and medical resident(s), as
applicable. (EF)
3.Communicates organizational information and aspects of
administrative and clinical practice in a respectful and positive
manner when interacting with staff. Advocates for a balanced
workload, promotes positive behaviors, and peer-to-peer
accountability. Facilitates the promotion of teamwork. (EF)
4.Collaborates with the interprofessional healthcare team members
to manage/coordinate patient care. Advocates on patient/family--s
behalf to identify and resolve clinical and ethical concerns.
(EF)
SERVICE - 20%
1.Conducts appropriate, timely patient care under physician
supervision, for a defined patient population(s), focusing on
identified expected unit/optimal outcomes, individualized to the
patient. Prioritizes care based on the patient--s needs, abilities
and preferences. (EF)
2.Coordinates patient care between healthcare providers. Attends
and participates in interdisciplinary rounds, as appropriate.
(EF)
QUALITY/SAFETY - 30%
1.Provides safe and effective care by leading and initiating
outcome, quality and safety improvement activities in alignment
with organizational goals. Demonstrates highly developed
assessment, clinical, documentation, leadership and analytical
skills; integrates and contributes to professional practice
standards, policies, procedures, protocols and leads improvements
in patient safety-related processes. (EF)
2.Functions as a quality care provider, coordinating, maintaining
and promoting the health of the patient. Assist the
interprofessional healthcare team in the development and
implementation of protocols to ensure patient safety. Affects
direct patient care according to the nurse practice act of the
State of Texas and the Houston Methodist Professional Practice
Model Nursing Practice and Professional Performance. (EF)
3.Conducts health assessments (initial, ongoing, discharge, as
appropriate), Identifies normal/abnormal health characteristics,
develops plan of care, initiates appropriate interventions, and
evaluates care outcomes on defined patient populations(s). (EF)
4.Performs invasive, diagnostic or therapeutic procedures necessary
for defined patient population(s) based on licensure and
credentialed privileges. (EF)
FINANCE - 15%
1.Implements departmental strategies to achieve financial target on
entity scorecard and mentors others to do the same through timely
documentation of care, decreasing length of stay, optimizing
efficiency, and other areas according to departmental
specifications. (EF)
2.Projects awareness and understanding of resource allocation based
on patient needs and staff experience, knowledge, and skills.
3.Contributes to department plans for resource utilization and
capital needs to meet departmental financial target. (EF)
GROWTH/INNOVATION - 10%
1.Promotes quality health care through integration of current
research into practice and participation in research/evidence-based
activities. Leads and identifies opportunities for practice changes
and performance improvement. (EF)
2.Provides education of information/knowledge in professional
activities such as research, presentations, and publications.
Expands individual nursing knowledge and coaches staff to grow in
knowledge, abilities, skills, and attitudes. Serves as clinical
resource. (EF)
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.
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
oMaster--s degree in Nursing
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
oTwo years of registered nurse, advanced practice or nurse
practitioner clinical experience
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED
oTexas RN license or temporary TX RN license, must obtain permanent
license within 90 days
oRecognized and licensed as an Advanced Practice Nurse (APRN) in
the State of Texas
oCertified by American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or
American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) as a Nurse
Practitioner, based on applicable patient population, i.e. Family
Nurse Practitioner (FNP), Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
(AGNP), Neonatal Nurse Practitioners (NNP), Psychiatric Mental
Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP), Women--s Health Nurse
Practitioner (WHNP)
oAmerican Heart Association BLS
oAmerican Heart Association ACLS (not required for Employee Health,
Primary Care and Telemedicine departments)
oPrescriptive authority privileges through the State of Texas
oDrug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registration must be
obtained within 6 months of hire
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED
oDemonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely
perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills,
competency assessments, and performance evaluations.
oSufficient 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.
oAbility 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.
oUses therapeutic communication to establish a relationship with
patients, families and interprofessional team to collaborate on the
plan of care
oStrong assessment, organizational and problem solving skill as
evidenced by capacity to prioritize multiple tasks and role
components
oAbility to function independently and exercise judgment in
interactions with physicians, interprofessional care team and
patients and their families
oDemonstrates proficient time management skills
oUses critical thinking skills and clinical judgment to work
autonomously as defined by the Nurse Practice Act.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Equal employment
opportunity is a sound and just concept to which Houston Methodist
is firmly bound. Houston Methodist will not engage in
discrimination against or harassment of any person employed or
seeking employment with Houston Methodist on the basis of race,
color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender
identity,--national origin, age, disability, status as a protected
veteran or other characteristics protected by law.VEVRAA Federal
Contractor - priority referral Protected Veterans requested.
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. Nurse Practitioner - OBGYN (Medical
Center)
Houston Methodist Specialty Physician Group, Houston, TX
Work Shift: DAYWork Week: M - FJob Summary04/2018JOB SUMMARYThe
Nurse Practitioner (NP) position functions as a licensed registered
nurse and provides all aspects of patient --- Stress is evident in
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workplace, it's time to take a breath and regroup.At Houston
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