Nurse Practitioner Acute Care, Nights - ICU/CERT PRN (Sugar Land)
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Job Description
About the Role
Join Houston Methodist as a Nurse Practitioner Acute Care, Nights - ICU/CERT PRN (Sugar Land) in United States.
Key Responsibilities
- 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 ongoing 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 highly developed assessment, clinical, documentation, leadership, and analytical skills Uses therapeutic communication to establish a relationship with patients, families and interprofessional team to collaborate on the plan of care Strong organizational and problem-solving skill as evidenced by capacity to prioritize multiple tasks and role components Ability to function independently and exercise judgment in interactions with physicians, interprofessional care team and patients and their families Demonstrates proficient time management skills Uses critical thinking skills and clinical judgment to work autonomously as defined by the Nurse Practice Act ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Demonstrates leadership as a clinical resource, interprofessional consultant, and patient advocate.
Requirements
- 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
Work Schedule
- Full-time position.
- Call responsibilities required.
Apply to join Houston Methodist as a Nurse Practitioner Acute Care, Nights - ICU/CERT PRN (Sugar Land).
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Overview
This Nurse Practitioner Acute Care, Nights - ICU/CERT PRN (Sugar Land) position at Houston Methodist includes the following lifestyle factors: no on-call duties, no weekend requirements. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.
Primary Care — Nurse Practitioner Career Context
This Primary Care position at Houston Methodist 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: Leadership, Clinical Resource, Patient Advocacy, Coaching, Teamwork, Collaboration, Assessment, Clinical Skills. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Primary Care role.
Core responsibilities: The Nurse Practitioner will provide leadership as a clinical resource, interprofessional consultant, and patient advocate, while coordinating appropriate and timely patient care under physician supervision focusing on optimal outcomes. Responsibilities also include functioning as a quality care prov...
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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
Per Diem
Posted
1mo ago
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