The Pediatric Surgery Nurse Practitioner is involved in the advanced assessment, diagnosis, and management of acute and chronic health problems, coordination with ancillary staff, and outpatient services for complex discharge and follow-up needs in a team-based approach. The outpatient role of the NP includes evaluation, diagnosis, and management of common pediatric surgical problems such as but not limited to lumps and bumps, hernias, hydroceles, abdominal pain, chest wall deformities, pyloric stenosis, and pilonidal disease. Participates, coordinates, and leads specialty programs such as colorectal, pectus, congenital diaphragmatic hernia, tracheostomy, burn, and pilonidal. Designation as an FNP, PNP, or acute care PNP for this position is accepted.  

Monday-Friday /8-5 schedule; no weekends, no call.
Primary Location: The Medical Center at 6410 Fannin. Houston, TX 77030
This may involve travel to satellite offices.

 

What 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:  

• 100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees  
• Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave days, both vacation and sick time – all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year) 
• The longer you stay, the more vacation you’ll accrue! 
• Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service) 
• Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan! 

We take care of our employees! As a world-renowned institution, our employees’ well-being is important to us. We offer work/life services such as... 

• Free financial and legal counseling 
• Free mental health counseling services 
• Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs 
• Other employee discounts include entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc. 
• Resources for child and elder care 
• Plus, there are many more! 

Position Summary:

Provides advanced nursing care to patients in a clinical setting in an area of specialization under the direction of a physician.

 

Position Key Accountabilities:

1. 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.