Nurse Practitioner - Acute Care - Critical Care (Nights)
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Job Description
About the Role
Join UTHealth (University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston) as a Nurse Practitioner - Acute Care - Critical Care (Nights) in United States.
Key Responsibilities
- will provide high‑quality patient care in a clinic or hospital setting, supporting one or more specialized service areas under the direction of a primary care physician.
- provide high‑quality patient care in a clinic or hospital setting, supporting one or more specialized servic.
Requirements
- EDUCATION: Nurse Practitioner: Masters in Nursing as NP or master degree in Nursing with completion of a post-master Nurse Practitioner Certification Program.
- Physician Assistant: OR Master's degree as Physician Assistant.
- A Bachelor's degree as a Physician Assistant with at least two years of professional experience in the role is acceptable based on terminal degree requirements at the time of graduation.
- MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: Previous Critical Care experience is preferred.
Benefits & Compensation
- time employees Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time – all of which equates to around 37
Work Schedule
- Full-time position.
- Night or evening shifts may be required.
Apply to join UTHealth (University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston) as a Nurse Practitioner - Acute Care - Critical Care (Nights).
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Nurse Practitioner - Acute Care - Critical Care (Nights) at UTHealth (University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston) a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Primary Care nurse practitioner listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.
This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.
Primary Care — Nurse Practitioner Career Context
This Primary Care position at UTHealth (University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston) is open to nurse practitioner candidates.
Nurse Practitioners are among the fastest-growing healthcare professions, with expanding scope of practice in many states and strong demand for telehealth and primary care roles.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in United States.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Patient care, Acute care, Critical care, Physical examinations, Diagnostic studies, Laboratory data interpretation, Treatment planning, Patient education. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Primary Care role.
Core responsibilities: The Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant will provide high-quality patient care in a clinic or hospital setting under the direction of a primary care physician. Responsibilities include conducting examinations, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, and implementing outcome-based treatment...
Benefits package: Medical insurance, Paid medical premiums, Generous time off, Vacation time, Sick time, Longevity pay, Retirement plan, Pension plan. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
About WeekdayDoc
WeekdayDoc is the only healthcare job board that scores every position for burnout risk and work-life balance. Every listing includes a proprietary burnout score, transparent salary data when available, and lifestyle filters for no-call, no-weekends, and remote positions. Browse more Primary Care nurse practitioner jobs on WeekdayDoc to compare work-life balance scores and compensation across employers.
Benefits & Perks
Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (2)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full Time
Posted
13d ago
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