ACNP Cardiology Nurse Practitioner

A-Line Staffing is recruiting for a full time permanent ACNP - Cardiology Nurse Practitioner in The Woodlands, TX. They are offering a generous compensation and a full benefit package. #ALINE8ACNP - Cardiology Nurse PractitionerMust be Acute Care trained with Cardiology expThe Woodlands, TXCompensation – Negotiable `Licensed in TexasStart ty work - ASAPJOB SUMMARYThe Nurse Practitioner Acute Care (NP-AC) position functions 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. Role models compassionate communication with patients, physicians and the interprofessional health care team. The NP-AC 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 Professional Practice Model Nursing Practice and Professional Performance policies and procedures.PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIESJob 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 patientadvocate. 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 modeland coaches staff in effective verbal, non-verbal and written communication. Serves aspreceptor for Nurse Practitioner students and medical resident(s), as applicable. (EF)3. Communicates organizational information and aspects of administrative and clinical practicein a respectful and positive manner when interacting with staff. Advocates for a balancedworkload, promotes positive behaviors, and peer-to-peer accountability. Facilitates thepromotion of teamwork. (EF)4. Collaborates with the interprofessional healthcare team members to manage/coordinatepatient care. Advocates on patient/family’s behalf to identify and resolve clinical and ethicalconcerns. (EF)SERVICE - 20%1. Coordinates appropriate, timely patient care under physician supervision, for a defined patientpopulation(s), focusing on identified expected unit/optimal outcomes, individualized to thepatient. Prioritizes care based on the patient’s needs, abilities and preferences. (EF)2. Coordinates patient care between healthcare providers. Attends and participates ininterdisciplinary rounds, as appropriate. (EF)QUALITY/SAFETY - 30%1. Provides safe and effective care by leading and initiating outcome, quality and safetyimprovement activities in alignment with organizational goals. Demonstrates highlydeveloped assessment, clinical, documentation, leadership and analytical skills; integratesand contributes to professional practice standards, policies, procedures, protocols and leadsimprovements in patient safety-related processes. (EF)2. Functions as a quality care provider, coordinating, maintaining and promoting the health ofthe patient. Assist the interprofessional healthcare team in the development andimplementation of protocols to ensure patient safety. Affects direct patient care according tothe nurse practice act of the State of Texas and the Professional PracticeModel Nursing Practice and Professional Performance. (EF)3. Conducts health assessments (initial, ongoing, discharge, as appropriate). Identifiesnormal/abnormal health characteristics, develops plan of care, initiates appropriateinterventions, and evaluates care outcomes on defined patient populations(s). (EF)4. Performs invasive, diagnostic or therapeutic procedures necessary for defined patientpopulation(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. (EF)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 andparticipation in research/evidence-based activities. Leads and identifies opportunities forpractice 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 togrow 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 otherreasonably related business/job duties as assigned. The company reserves the right to revisejob duties and responsibilities as the need arises.EDUCATION REQUIREMENTSo Master degree in NursingEXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTSo Two years of registered nurse, advanced practice or nurse practitioner clinical experienceCERTIFICATES, LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS REQUIREDo Texas RN license or temporary TX RN license, must obtain permanent license within 90 dayso Recognized and licensed as an Advanced Practice Nurse (APRN) in the State of Texaso Certified by American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or American Association ofNurse Practitioners (AANP) as an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, based on applicable patientpopulation, i.e. Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP), Adult-Gerontology Acute Care NursePractitioner (AG-ACNP), Acute Care Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner (ACNPC-AG)o American Heart Association BLSo American Heart Association ACLS (not required for Employee Health, Primary Care andTelemedicine departments)o Prescriptive authority privileges through the State of Texaso Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registration must be obtained within 6 months of hireKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIREDo Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job,determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations.o Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary toperform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patientor employee safety or security.o 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 languageprinciples.o Uses therapeutic communication to establish a relationship with patients, families andinterprofessional team to collaborate on the plan of careo Strong assessment, organizational and problem-solving skill as evidenced by capacity toprioritize multiple tasks and role componentso Ability to function independently and exercise judgment in interactions with physicians,interprofessional care team and patients and their familieso Demonstrates proficient time management skillso Uses critical thinking skills and clinical judgment to work autonomously as defined by the Nurse Practice Act.SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTSWork Attire Yes/NoUniform YesScrubs YesBusiness professional YesOther (dept. approved) YesOn-Call* Yes, on a limited basis (for Exempt jobs only)*Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (i.e. Disaster, SevereWeather Event, etc.) regardless of selection above.TravelMay require travel within YesHouston Metropolitan areaMay require travel outside Noof Houston Metropolitan areaTravel specifications may vary by department.For immediate consideration please reply directly to this posting. A-Line Staffing Roxanne Berendt cell# 586-256-1110.: