Neurology Nurse Practitioner
7550 Greenbriar Dr. RB6-230, , 17189 Interstate 45 South Med Houston, TX 77030 US
Job Description
Neurology Nurse Practitioner
North Houston, TX - The Woodlands
Compensation - Negotiable
Specialty Physician Group is currently seeking an additional full-time Nurse Practitioner to join an existing group of 6 Neurologist in a busy, well-established group. The campus is rapidly expanding to meet the needs of a growing community. The Nurse Practitioner (NP) is responsible for functioning as a licensed registered nurse and care provider to provide all aspects of patient care, including diagnosis, treatment and consultation while maintaining and promoting the health of the patient. This position may work in both inpatient and outpatient situations and performs according to the nurse practice act of the State of Texas and as part of a treatment team. The NP position role models compassionate communication with patients, physicians and the interprofessional health care team and provides education to patients about preventative care and prescribed treatments. This position may also conduct physicals, order tests and serve as a patient's healthcare provider, prescribing medications as appropriate. The NP position affects direct patient care according to the Professional Practice Model Nursing Practice and Professional Performance policies and procedures.
About Specialty Physician Group:
Specialty Physician Group - As one of the nation’s leading hospitals and academic medical centers, the group has brought together some of the nation’s leading experts in multiple specialties to serve our patients. As part of Physician Group these specialists not only provide excellent clinical care, but are on the forefront of research, developing leading-edge technologies and treatments, and teaching the medical pioneers of tomorrow. This combination of clinical service, research and academics ensures patients have access to the latest in treatments and technologies while providing the best in comprehensive patient care. Established as a non-profit corporation and certified by the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners, the group enables physicians to maintain autonomy with respect to their clinical practice while growing their practice within an academic environment.
About Hospital:
This new 187-bed, 470,000-square-foot, full-service, acute care hospital offers many of the same services as our flagship hospital. Also, on the $380 million hospital campus, is a medical office building, which opened in March 2016. Medical Office Building 1 includes a breast care center, cancer center & infusion center, orthopedics & sports medicine, rehabilitation services, wellness services, and an outpatient laboratory in addition to multi-specialty physician practices. A second medical office building and 785-car parking garage opened in 2018. The hospital completed a $250 million capital expansion in 2022 which increased bed capacity to 300, expand the emergency center to 45 rooms and increase the operating rooms to 25. This is the second phase in the master plan to expand to a 400-bed full-service tertiary care facility.
About The Woodlands Community:
The Woodlands is a dynamic hometown within a natural forest that is known for its balance between man and nature. A thriving business community and a premier destination for visitors – a place where generations live, worship, work, learn and play. The Woodlands …achieves prosperity by promoting economic development and quality of life …cultivates the relationship between urban needs and vision of environmental sustainability …provides premier services and activities, superior educational opportunities, a diversity of jobs, vibrant public spaces, integrated mobility options, public activities, cultural events and entertainment for all …is a place that welcomes everyone from everywhere to grow and thrive.