Position DescriptionProvides primary care as part of a health care team in an ambulatory setting in a particular discipline. Provides patient education and counseling as well as physical assessment. May participate in teaching programs for students and other student residents. Work is performed under usual clinic conditions and requires a high degree of contact with patients, families, and other clinic personnel and outside professionals. Some positions in the classification require travel to outreach clinics and home visits, and participation in educational efforts and special programs that occur outside of normal working hours.
Major/Essential Functions- Perform comprehensive assessment and management of critically ill patients, including detailed histories, focused physical examinations, diagnosis of acute or life-threatening conditions, and development of evidence-based treatment plans.
- Order, interpret, and manage advanced diagnostic testing and therapies, including laboratory studies, imaging, medication prescribing, vasoactive infusion titration, sedation management, and mechanical ventilation adjustments.
- Perform and manage invasive critical care procedures within scope of practice, including endotracheal intubation, central venous and arterial line placement, lumbar punctures, thoracentesis, paracentesis, bronchoscopy, chest tube management, cardioversion, and temporary pacing interventions.
- Provide emergency and critical care response for cardiopulmonary arrests and acute clinical deterioration, serving as a key member of Code Blue and Rapid Response teams.
- Lead multidisciplinary care coordination, including daily ICU rounds, admission and transfer management, discharge planning, and patient/family counseling regarding prognosis, treatment options, and goals of care.
- Manage complex cardiovascular and cardiothoracic critical care patients, including post-operative recovery from CABG, valve replacement, aneurysm repair, heart or lung transplantation, acute myocardial infarction, cardiogenic shock, severe arrhythmias, decompensated heart failure, and advanced mechanical circulatory support devices such as ECMO, IABP, and VADs.
- Deliver specialized neurocritical care for patients with stroke, subarachnoid hemorrhage, traumatic brain injury, status epilepticus, spinal cord injury, and post-neurosurgical conditions through advanced neurological assessment, neuromonitoring interpretation (EEG, ICP, EVD), cerebral perfusion optimization, and prevention of secondary neurologic injury.
Required QualificationsEducation: Graduated from an approved accredited nursing program.
License/Certification: Current RN license in the State of Texas or have the ability to transfer your license to Texas. Certification as a Nurse Practitioner in the appropriate nursing specialty from an approved certification program as recognized by the Texas State Board of Nurse Examiners must be attained prior to the employment start date. Recognition by the Texas Board of Nurse Examiners as an Advance Practitioner.
Preferred Qualifications- Experience as a Nurse Practitioner within an ICU.
- Certified as Acute Care Nurse Practitioner(ACNP).
BenefitsTTUHSC is committed to creating an environment where our team members can do their best work, with programs and benefits to support head-to-toe well-being. Explore just a few of the advantages of being a TTUHSC team member:
- Health Plans + Supplemental Coverage Options - Individual health insurance provided at no cost for full-time team members
- Paid Time Off - Including holidays, vacation, sick leave and more
- Retirement Plans
- Wellness Programs
- Certified Mother-Friendly Workplace
Additionally, TTUHSC invests in the success of our team members by providing opportunities for personal and professional growth, including lifelong learning programs, recognition programs, and health and wellness initiatives. Team members also enjoy a variety of other perks, such as special membership rates at local gyms and golf courses, access to state-of-the-art software and facilities, and discounts on travel, technology, entertainment and more.
Pay StatementCompensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan website at https://app4.ttuhsc.edu/payplan.
