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Acute Care Nurse Practitioner - Night Shift

XpertMD · Houston, TX, US

Spotted 3d agoFull-time

Job details

Pay
$130,000 – $135,000 a year
Work mode
On-site
Employment
Full-time
Posted
Oct 28, 2026
Last confirmed open
Oct 29, 2026
Job description

About this role

Job Overview

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP) or Adult Geriatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP) to join our healthcare team for a night-shift position: 7 on/7 off. The ideal candidate possesses a strong background in acute care settings, demonstrating expertise in patient assessment and critical care management.

You will work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to provide high-quality healthcare services with a compassionate, patient-centered approach.

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Patient Assessment: Conduct comprehensive assessments, including vital signs, physical examinations, and detailed medical histories in acute care settings.
  • Clinical Management: Prescribe medications and treatment plans in accordance with collaborative practice agreements and HIPAA regulations.
  • Specialized Care: Manage acute pain and infectious disease cases utilizing specialized knowledge in pain management and infection control protocols.
  • Diagnostic Evaluation: Perform diagnostic evaluations and focused patient assessments to manage acute conditions across diverse populations.
  • Collaboration: Coordinate seamless patient care and discharge planning by collaborating with physicians, nurses, and specialists (e.g., gastroenterology, dermatology).
  • Documentation: Utilize EHR systems (Epic/Cerner) for accurate, strictly compliant clinical documentation and medical records management.
  • Education: Provide education and support to patients and their families regarding treatment options and health management.

Skills & Qualifications

  • Licensure: Current Nurse Practitioner license with certification to practice in an acute care setting (ACNP required or AGACNP).
  • Clinical Experience: Demonstrated experience in critical care environments (ICU, Emergency Medicine, or Hospital Medicine).
  • Technical Proficiency: Advanced proficiency with EMR/EHR systems (Epic, Cerner, etc.).
  • Communication: Excellent communication skills for effective patient interaction and multidisciplinary team collaboration.
  • Adaptability: Ability to thrive in a dynamic, high-acuity, and fast-paced healthcare environment.

Pay: $130,000.00 - $135,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

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