Advanced Practice Provider Fellow - Psychiatry (Medical Center)
6550 Fannin St., Houston TX, 77030
- Job Ref:
- JR-9089
- Job Shift:
- Day
- Job Type:
- Full Time
Exempt
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION
- Master’s degree or higher from an accredited school of Nursing and graduate from an accredited Nurse Practitioners program
EXPERIENCE
- Two years of previous RN practice
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Required
- RN - Registered Nurse - Texas State Licensure - Texas Board of Nursing_PSV Compact Licensure – Must obtain permanent Texas license within 60 days (if establishing Texas residency) and
- APRN Acute Care state license and
- Magnet ANCC-recognized Acute Care practitioner certification and
- BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association and
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association and
- AP - Prescriptive Authority - Texas Board of Nursing - Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation_PSV and
- DEA - Narcotics License (DEA) - Drug Enforcement Administration_PSV within 6 months
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
- Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going 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 advanced assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning & interventions in the field of psychiatry
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Provides patient care in assigned department by assessing and diagnosing clinical conditions, developing treatment plans and documenting appropriately.
- Uses therapeutic communication to establish a relationship with patients, families and interprofessional health care team to collaborate on the plan of care.
- Communicates in an active, positive and effective manner to all interprofessional team members and reports pertinent patient care and family data in a comprehensive and unbiased manner, listens and responds to the ideas of others.
SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Provide direct patient care services, including performing physical assessments, diagnosing and managing acute and chronic conditions, prescribing medications, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, and developing and implementing treatment plans in their respective specialty area(s).
- Advocates on patient/family’s behalf to identify and resolve clinical and ethical concerns, utilizing appropriate resources.
- Obtains superior patient satisfaction scores via standard patient satisfaction survey tool.
QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Performs essential functions of assessment, diagnosing, treatment, and management of patients in assigned setting, including accurate and timely documentation, intake assessments, treatment planning and discharge planning, as appropriate.
- Collaborates with physicians, nurses, and other members of the healthcare team to ensure comprehensive and coordinated patient care.
- Actively participates in interprofessional team meetings, case discussions, and care planning. Engages in team based interdisciplinary care.
FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Self-motivated to independently manage time effectively and prioritize daily tasks.
- Maintains awareness of their direct and indirect financial impact on the organization.
GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Keeps up-to-date with current evidence-based practice guidelines and professional standards.
- Seeks guidance and feedback from preceptors and healthcare professionals to enhance clinical skills and knowledge. Attends educational sessions, labs, and lectures to further develop skills in their respective specialty.
- Identifies own learning needs and seeks continuing education opportunities to meet those needs. Consults with healthcare team and mentors for guidance in self-identified areas of need.
SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
- WORK ATTIRE
- Uniform: No
- Scrubs: No
- Business professional: Yes
- Other (department approved): Yes
- On Call* Yes
- May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area Yes
- May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No
ON-CALL*
*Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. Disaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below.
TRAVEL**
**Travel specifications may vary by department**
EDUCATION
- Master’s degree or higher from an accredited school of Nursing and graduate from an accredited Nurse Practitioners program
EXPERIENCE
- Two years of previous RN practice
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Required
- RN - Registered Nurse - Texas State Licensure - Texas Board of Nursing_PSV Compact Licensure – Must obtain permanent Texas license within 60 days (if establishing Texas residency) and
- APRN Acute Care state license and
- Magnet ANCC-recognized Acute Care practitioner certification and
- BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association and
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association and
- AP - Prescriptive Authority - Texas Board of Nursing - Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation_PSV and
- DEA - Narcotics License (DEA) - Drug Enforcement Administration_PSV within 6 months
Company Profile:
Houston Methodist Specialty Physician Group is an integral part of Houston Methodist’s overall strategy to become one of the nation’s leading academic medical centers. Established as a nonprofit corporation certified by the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners, the Specialty Physician Group enables physicians to maintain autonomy with respect to clinical practice while growing their practice within an academic environment.
Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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