Nurse Practitioner - Obstetric Anesthesia and Perioperative Care Team (Memorial Hermann)Location: Texas Medical Center-Houston, TexasCategory: Advanced Care ProvidersMcGovern Medical School at UTHealth HoustonRequisition #: 250000HCWhat we do here changes the world. UTHealth Houston is Texas’ resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. That’s where you come in.Once you join us you won't want to leave. It’s because we reward our team for the excellent service they provide. Our total rewards package includes the benefits you’d expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.), plus:
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Position Summary:Provides advanced nursing care to patients in a clinical setting in an area of specialization under the direction of a physician.The Obstetric Anesthesia Nurse Practitioner (NP) will work collaboratively with the obstetric anesthesia team to optimize perioperative care for parturient. This role will include direct patient care, coordination of anesthesia services, and interdisciplinary collaboration to enhance patient safety and outcomes.Position Key Accountabilities:
Performs relevant patient assessments and physical examinations.2. Coordinates, directs, and implements patient’s plan of care.3. Orders, conducts, and interprets pertinent laboratory and diagnostic studies and procedures.4. Makes medical recommendations and/or referrals.5. Formulates, implements, and evaluates an outcome-based treatment plan.6. Maintains appropriate records detailing the patient’s treatment plans and outcomes.7. Facilitates patient education relating to medical processes, medication, nutrition, and health promotion.8. Collaborates with patients, families, other clinicians, and referral services to assist in the patient’s recovery.9. Other duties as assigned.
A. Preoperative Responsibilities:
Conduct comprehensive patient histories and physical examinations, as well as facilitate pre-anesthetic evaluations for all parturient admitted on Labor and Delivery (in antepartum or on labor)
Order and interpret diagnostic and laboratory tests as appropriate
Assist in formulating individualized anesthetic plans in collaboration with the anesthesia team
Obtain and document informed anesthesia consent from patients in compliance with hospital policies and state regulations
Collaborate with the Peri-anesthesia Clinic staff to schedule, assess, optimize, and coordinate patient care in the preoperative anesthesia clinic where patients scheduled for cesarean deliveries will be seen prior to their surgery dates.
Act as a clinical nursing resource and interprofessional consultant to ensure seamless patient flow and care coordination
Provide education to patients, families, and caregivers regarding anesthetic procedures, expectations, and recovery
Help with IV placements and blood draws for patients who are difficult IV accesses
B. Postoperative Responsibilities:
Assist in post-anesthesia evaluations and patient monitoring after delivery
Conduct post-anesthetic follow-ups to assess outcomes and address any anesthesia-related concerns
C. Additional Responsibilities:
Serve as a patient advocate, ensuring safe, effective, and patient-centered anesthesia care
Participate in quality improvement initiatives, evidence-based practice updates, and interdisciplinary meetings related to obstetric anesthesia services
This position requires a high level of collaboration with anesthesiologists, obstetricians, nursing, and other healthcare providers to ensure optimal perioperative care for obstetric patients.Certification/Skills:Current Texas Licensure as a Registered NurseCurrent Texas Licensure as an APRN-NP, and specialty certification as required by departmentBasic Life Support (BLS) CertifiedMinimum Education:Masters in Nursing as NP or Masters degree in Nursing with completion of a post-masters Nurse Practitioner Certification Program.Minimum Experience:None required.Preferred: Minimum 3 years of clinical experience as a Registered Nurse, preferably in Labor & Delivery, perioperative, or anesthesia-related settingPhysical Requirements:Exerts up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds frequently and/or up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects.Security Sensitive:This job class may contain positions that are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code § 51.215Veteran Information:Military occupations that relate to the initial selection criteria and registration or licensure requirements for this position may include but are not limited to: 0904, 0963, 1976, 46Y1C, 46Y1H, 66B, 66C, 4A0X1, 46YX, 65D, 230X, PHA10, 42GX, 66P, 66R, 290X.For a complete list please visit www.uthealth-veterans.jobs.Residency Requirement:Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.If you are looking for a great healthcare career in Houston, visithttp://go.uth.edu/careers!University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth)Established in 1972 by The University of Texas System Board of Regents, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) is Houston’s Health University and Texas’ resource for health care education, innovation, scientific discovery and excellence in patient care. The most comprehensive academic health center in the UT System and the U.S. Gulf Coast region, UTHealth Houston is home to schools of biomedical informatics, biomedical sciences, dentistry, nursing and public health and the John P. and Kathrine G. McGovern Medical School. UTHealth Houston includes The University of Texas Harris County Psychiatric Center, as well as the growing clinical practices UT Physicians, UT Dentists and UT Health Services. The university’s primary teaching hospitals are Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center, Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital and Harris Health Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital.UTHealth BenefitsUTHealth Houston offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. For more information on our benefits programs please refer to the UTHealth Houston Office of Benefits Website.https://www.uth.edu/benefits/Equal Employment Opportunity StatementUTHealth Houston is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment-related activities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law or university policy. Reasonable accommodation, based on disability or religious observances, will be considered in accordance with applicable law and UTHealth Houston policy. The University maintains affirmative action programs with respect to women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and eligible veterans in accordance with applicable law.UTHealthHoustonhas adopted a policy consistent with CMS regulations to protect our patients and university community from exposure to COVID-19. This policy affects all employees, residents, fellows, students, contractors, new hires, visiting scholars program participants, adjunct faculty, and volunteers who work, train, or collaborate at the John S. Dunn Behavioral Science Center.In addition, all UTHealthHoustonemployees who are assigned to work at a location that is subject to the affiliated partner’s hospital, clinical offices, or agency are required to abide by UTHealth’sHoustonrules and regulations, as well as the affiliate’s rules and regulations, including COVID-19 vaccination and safety requirements.Work location is based on the needs of the department and may be adjusted.
