Nurse Practitioner - Critical Care

The Critical Care Clinical Nurse Specialist is responsible for the supervision, coordination and evaluation of nursing care provided on the Critical Care Unit.  The Critical Care Clinical Nurse Specialist functions in the role of expert clinician, educator, consultant, case manager, and researcher. In collaboration with the medical staff and nursing staff, the Critical Care Clinical Nurse Specialist monitors the clinical care of patients and provides clinical support to improve patient care and patient outcomes. Incorporated within each of these role functions, the Critical Care Clinical Nurse Specialist is a role model, patient advocate, change agent, leader, and cost-effective practitioner.

• Develops and assists in the implementation of nursing care plans and standards specific to the needs of the patient.
  
• Assists and provides direction to nursing staff with clinical decision making and priority setting.
  
• Completes history and physical on patients as indicated.
  
• Writes medical orders per established protocols.
  
• Performs daily rounds on assigned physician patients. Assesses the health status of assigned patients by collecting and analyzing patient data and evaluating the appropriateness of care.
  
• Assists patients, their significant others, and family in the acquisition of information related to health and wellness, including the prevention of illness and injury.
  
• Serves as a resource to nursing staff, nursing students, and other health care personnel in the acquisition of knowledge and skills related to nursing knowledge.
  
• Develops and implements educational information, materials, and programs for discharge planning and teaching of health care consumers.
  
• Critically analyzes current nursing research methods and results for utilization in the expansion and improvement of patient care and patient outcomes.
  
• Collaborates with clinical nurses and other members of the health care team to problem solve complex clinical situations for specialty needs of patients.
  

• 3-5 years experience in critical care services required
• ACLS
• CCRN required
• Licensure as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse in the State of Texas.