Nurse Practitioner Acute Care - Neurosurgery - Spine Center

Join the UTHealth Department of Neurosurgery's Spine Center as a full-time Acute Care Nurse Practitioner. In this role, you will provide advanced, evidence-based care to patients with acute, critical, and chronic spinal conditions in both clinic and hospital settings. You will work alongside physicians and healthcare professionals on a collaborative team dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care within one of Houston's leading academic healthcare environments.

Responsibilities

• Conduct complex, standardized patient care procedures requiring specialized training
• Perform independent and physician-supervised rounding on the unit
• Conduct patient evaluations and assessments, and provide appropriate treatment including monitoring and ordering medications
• Coordinate, direct, and implement the patient's plan of care
• Collect patient histories, screen for comorbidities, and provide guidance and preventative health care
• Perform physical examinations and provide episodic or problem-oriented care under physician supervision
• Order and interpret appropriate laboratory, diagnostic, and radiographic tests
• Monitor treatment programs and inform the attending physician of pertinent medical information
• Facilitate patient education relating to medical processes, medication, nutrition, and health promotion
• Assist physicians in formulating therapeutic decisions
• Maintain appropriate records and prepare charts for physician review and countersignature
• Prepare and care for supplies and equipment
• Respond to emergency situations
• Perform other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) state licensure or Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) by Texas Board of Nursing
• Advanced Practice Registered Nurse - Nurse Practitioner (APRN-NP) certification by Texas Board of Nursing
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification by American Heart Association
• Clinical specialty certification determined by the department (excluding Family Nurse Practitioner certification unless paired with a post-master's certification in the specialty)
• Master's Degree in Nursing as NP or Master's Degree in Nursing with completion of a post-master's Nurse Practitioner Certification Program

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in acute care neurosurgery or spine care

Physical Requirements

• Ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds frequently, and up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects

Additional Requirements

• Must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas
• This is a security-sensitive position pursuant to Texas Education Code and Texas Government Code. Ability to maintain the security or integrity of critical infrastructure is a minimum qualification for hire and continued employment.

Benefits

• 100% paid medical premiums for full-time employees
• Generous time off including holidays, preventative leave day, vacation, and sick time (approximately 37-38 days per year)
• Vacation accrual increases with tenure
• Longevity pay (monthly payments after two years of service)
• Retirement and pension plan
• Free financial and legal counseling
• Free mental health counseling services
• Gym membership discounts and wellness program access
• Employee discounts on entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, and other services
• Resources for child and elder care