Nurse Practitioner - ICU, FT Nights

About the role

This Nurse Practitioner will support a CVICU (8 beds) and ICU (22 beds), splitting responsibilities with 5 attending physicians and coordinating with the intensivist each shift. The team comprises 10 NPs (4 day, 2 nights, 4 PRN). The position is responsible for providing comprehensive patient care through systemic assessment, diagnosis, treatment, management, and in-hospital follow-up across the disease process, in accordance with the Texas Nurse Practice Act and Memorial Hermann Health System Standards of Care. A 2–3 month credentialing process is required before start.

Schedule

• 3 × 12-hour shifts per week (72 hours worked, paid for 80 hours)
• Every other weekend (Saturday and Sunday)
• Shift starts at 7:00 p.m.

Requirements

• AGACNP certification required (FNP not accepted)
• Experienced ICU NP strongly preferred; will consider a new‑graduate APP with a strong ICU RN background
• 5+ years RN experience in critical care
• CV experience a plus
• Graduate of a Nurse Practitioner program approved by the State of Texas, or an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner program approved by the State of Texas if practice area is Trauma; Master of Nursing preferred
• Current State of Texas license to practice professional nursing
• Certification by ANCC, NCC, AANP, or AACN Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Certification
• Current BLS, ACLS (or PALS/NRP as appropriate)
• ATLS (Advanced Trauma Life Support) certification within 6 months of hire if practice area is Trauma
• Two (2) years clinical nursing experience in the intended practice area

Responsibilities

• Arrive at 7 p.m.; field RN phone calls, admissions, and emergent procedures
• Carry Spectra Link to take calls from all unit RNs
• Provide assessment, triage, and therapeutic management of patient/family needs throughout the disease process as part of an interdisciplinary team, under the authority and supervision of the attending physician
• Obtain medical histories; perform physical examinations; review and order diagnostic tests and radiographic results
• Formulate and manage patient treatment plans and outcomes
• Perform interventions including arterial line placement, central line placement (internal jugular or femoral), pulmonary artery catheter placement, lumbar puncture, intubations, chest tube removal, and thoracentesis
• Make rounds with interdisciplinary teams
• Collaborate in the development and evaluation of patient care; update clinical guidelines, protocols, and pathways
• Work autonomously and accept accountability for outcomes; sign orders per institutional and state board requirements
• Collaborate in research and teaching projects; apply research to practice
• Educate patients and families on care and resources using interpersonal and verbal communication skills
• Participate in process improvement and multidisciplinary clinical outcome improvement activities
• Ensure safe care for patients, staff, and visitors; adhere to all Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards within budgetary specifications (time management, supply management, productivity, quality of service)
• Promote individual professional growth through mandatory/continuing education and skills competency; support department‑based goals; serve as preceptor, mentor, and resource to less experienced staff
• Demonstrate commitment to caring for every member of the community by creating compassionate, personalized experiences; model Memorial Hermann’s service standards (safe, caring, personalized, efficient)
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Generous PTO including personal days and a spiritual holiday