Neurology Nurse Practitioner

apartment HCA Healthcare location_onWebster, TX, US

Description

Specialization:
Acute Care

Job Summary:

HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake is seeking to recruit a neuro focused NP for employment to a busy neurology service line based in the south Houston suburb community of Webster.

Qualified Candidates:

Acute care NP training and experience with neurology or neurosurgery is strongly preferred.
Must be able to obtain or maintain an active Texas medical license.
Ability to communicate neuro-interventional plans with primary team.
Maintenance of NIHSS certification.
Inpatient Only
Schedule: Two days on/two days off with rotating weekends

Incentive/Benefits Package:

Competitive salary
Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, and disability, 401k with match, PTO, and more
CME allowance
Malpractice coverage
No state income tax

About HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake:

HCA Houston Healthcare Clearlake is a 490-bed tertiary regional referral center offering comprehensive inpatient and outpatient medical, surgical and specialty services with a service area of 1.5M
The six-tower complex features three patient towers with more than 40 medical specialties and associated services represented
Comprehensive Stroke Center
Level II Adult Trauma Center
42-bed ICU
8-cardiovascular ICU beds
14-cardiac Care beds
20-ORs
Pediatric emergency department staffed with pediatric sub-specialists
42-bed Level III NICU
10-bed PICU
24/7 services include hospitalists, radiology, lab, pharmacy and anesthesia

Proclaimed as the nation’s fourth-largest city, Houston is a vibrant metropolis and home to the world-famous Texas Medical Center. When it comes to entertainment and recreation, Houston has much to offer, to include professional sports teams, a theater district and a museum district, hundreds of clubs and live music venues. The largest mall in Texas, The Galleria, is a shopper’s paradise. Houston’s sunny climate makes it easy to enjoy the city’s municipal parks, jogging paths, and bike trails. Less than an hour away are piney woods, area lakes, Galveston Bay, and sunny Gulf Coast beaches that offer an abundance of activities. Boasting more than 100 different nationalities, Houston is one of the country’s most diverse cities.

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