Nurse Practitioner - Ambulatory Care jobs in Beaumont, TX

We are looking to add top talent to our Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas team. 

Join us in performing Sacred Work!

Competitive benefits are offered including:

Matched Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Comprehensive Benefit Plan – Medical, Dental, Vision and Much More!

Bonus Potential

Summary/Objective

The ACNP is responsible for providing leadership for a designated patient care area. This individual has the accountability and responsibility for clinical operations ensuring that efficient and effective nursing care is provided to individuals and families in the patient care area in which they are employed. As a member of the Nursing Leadership Team, the ACNP makes decisions independently and in collaboration with the Chief Nursing Executive to promote the attainment of hospital goals in accordance with its mission.

Essential Job Duties

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Models excellence in nursing practice through the utilization of advanced concepts in the areas of assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation of perceived, actual or potential problems that occur in the critically ill patient.

2. Functions as a facilitator and innovator for state-of-the-art nursing care with direct involvement in implementing and evaluating new techniques and equipment for safety, cost-effectiveness, and benefits related to nursing practice.

3. Collaborates with medical staff, clinical nurses, and other members of the health care team to problem solve complex clinical situations for specialty needs of patients.Assists and provides direction to nursing staff with clinical decision-making and priority setting.

4. Develops and assists in the implementation of nursing care plans and standards specific to the needs of the critically ill patient.

5. Disseminates research findings through presentations, maintains awareness of current developments, evidence-based practice and trends in nursing research with a focus on the specific patient population in which they are employed.

6. Responsible for maintaining clinical expertise consistent with patient population requirements and current nursing and medical practice.

   Required Education and Experience

   Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)

   6 months - 1 year related experience

   Required License/Certifications

   Current APRN license in the State of Texas

   BLS certification

   Unit specific competencies obtained within six months of hire or date of transfer