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NICU Clinical Pharmacist Specialist | Children’s Hospital | Houston, TX

Location: Houston, Texas 77030

Work Arrangement: 100% onsite

Employment Type: Full-time, permanent, salaried/exempt

Setting: Children’s Hospital – Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

Experience Level: Clinical Specialist

Reports To: Pharmacy Director

Base Salary: $131,000–$156,000

Schedule: Five eight-hour day shifts

On-Call: Rotating coverage approximately once every 8–9 weeks

Travel: Not required

Relocation Assistance: Case-by-case assistance may be available

Visa Sponsorship: Not available

Position Overview

A nationally recognized children’s hospital in Houston is expanding its pediatric pharmacy team and seeking a residency-trained NICU Clinical Pharmacist Specialist.

This specialized clinical role provides direct pharmacy services to critically ill neonates within a high-acuity NICU. The successful candidate will work with neonatologists, physicians, nurses, pharmacists and other care-team members to optimize complex medication therapies and improve outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct clinical pharmacy services to critically ill neonates.

• Participate actively in multidisciplinary NICU rounds and care planning.

• Review medication regimens for safety, effectiveness and appropriateness.

• Make evidence-based pharmacotherapy recommendations.

• Support neonatal medication selection, dosing, administration and monitoring.

• Apply neonatal pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic principles.

• Consider gestational age, postnatal age, weight, organ maturity and clinical condition.

• Monitor therapeutic response, laboratory values and adverse effects.

• Prevent medication errors, interactions, duplication and inappropriate therapy.

• Provide drug-information consultation to physicians, nurses and pharmacists.

• Develop guidelines, order sets, protocols and medication-use standards.

• Lead medication-use evaluations, quality improvement and cost-containment work.

• Educate pharmacy residents, students, clinicians and other healthcare professionals.

• Support clinical research, publication and presentation activity.

• Participate in rotating on-call coverage.

Required Qualifications

• Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an accredited program.

• Current or eligible Texas pharmacist license.

• Completion of appropriate PGY2 residency training.

• Dedicated NICU clinical pharmacy experience.

• Strong knowledge of neonatal pharmacotherapy, pharmacokinetics and medication safety.

• Ability to communicate effectively within a multidisciplinary clinical team.

• Strong clinical judgement, research and teaching skills.

• Ability to work onsite in Houston.

• Current U.S. work authorization without sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications

• Board certification in pediatric pharmacotherapy or another relevant specialty.

• Children’s hospital or high-acuity academic-medical-center experience.

• Experience with protocol development, medication-use evaluation and quality improvement.

• Research, publication and precepting experience.

Benefits may include medical, dental and vision insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, education support and professional-development opportunities.

Equal Opportunity

The hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers qualified applicants without discrimination based on any status protected by applicable law.

Senior Epic Application Analyst – ASAP | Houston, TX

Senior Epic Application Analyst – ASAP

📍 Location: Houston, Texas 77024
🏥 Location Requirement: Must Be Able to Support the Houston Area
💼 Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent
📈 Experience Level: Senior
👤 Reports To: Manager, Clinical Solutions
👥 Openings: Two
💰 Base Salary: $94,500–$130,000
📞 On-Call: Rotating After-Hours Support Required
✈️ Travel: Not Required
🚚 Relocation Assistance: Partial Assistance Available
🚫 Visa Sponsorship: Not Available

Help Optimize Emergency Care Through Epic

A leading healthcare organization is seeking two experienced Senior Epic Application Analysts to support, develop and optimize its Epic environment, with a primary focus on Epic ASAP and Emergency Department workflows.

This senior-level position will translate clinical and operational requirements into effective Epic solutions. The successful candidate will perform complex analysis, design, configuration, testing, implementation and production support while partnering closely with Emergency Department clinicians, operational leaders, technical teams and other application analysts.

This opportunity is suited to an experienced Epic professional who understands Emergency Department operations, can independently resolve complex application issues and enjoys mentoring less-experienced analysts.

Certification Requirements

An active Epic certification is required.

Certification preference will be considered in the following order:

  1. Epic ASAP certification – strongly preferred

  2. Epic ClinDoc certification

  3. Epic Ambulatory certification

Candidates without Epic ASAP certification must still demonstrate relevant Emergency Department experience and strong transferable Epic application expertise.

Key Responsibilities

Epic ASAP and Emergency Department Support

  • Provide ongoing application support for Epic ASAP and Emergency Department workflows.

  • Develop an in-depth understanding of clinical, operational and business requirements.

  • Partner with Emergency Department clinicians and leaders to identify workflow challenges.

  • Translate user and departmental requirements into effective Epic configurations and technical solutions.

  • Support patient-care workflows while maintaining system reliability, usability and safety.

  • Evaluate requests and recommend solutions that improve clinical efficiency and user experience.

  • Serve as a knowledgeable resource for Epic ASAP functionality and Emergency Department operations.

Application Analysis and Build

  • Perform intermediate-to-advanced Epic application analysis, design, build, testing and implementation.

  • Configure Epic functionality in accordance with approved requirements and technical standards.

  • Conduct workflow reviews and process walkthroughs with clinical and operational stakeholders.

  • Analyse the effect of proposed changes across connected applications, departments and workflows.

  • Develop solutions that improve user productivity and departmental service levels.

  • Apply established information-systems methodologies throughout the development lifecycle.

  • Maintain accurate documentation for configurations, decisions and technical changes.

Testing and Implementation

  • Develop and execute unit, integrated and regression-testing activities.

  • Coordinate testing with clinical users, operational stakeholders and other application teams.

  • Document defects, expected results and final resolutions.

  • Support user-acceptance testing and implementation-readiness activities.

  • Assist with Epic upgrades, enhancements, optimisation initiatives and new functionality.

  • Participate in go-live planning, implementation and post-production support.

  • Monitor implemented changes and resolve issues affecting clinical operations.

Production Support

  • Provide ongoing support to Epic users.

  • Troubleshoot complex application, workflow and integration problems.

  • Analyse reported issues and determine appropriate corrective actions.

  • Work with technical and clinical teams to resolve cross-application incidents.

  • Maintain clear communication with users throughout the resolution process.

  • Escalate issues appropriately when broader technical or operational assistance is required.

  • Participate regularly in the rotating after-hours technical-support schedule.

Project Planning and Coordination

  • Develop, prioritise and execute assigned projects according to established schedules.

  • Balance production support, enhancements, testing and project responsibilities.

  • Maintain effective coordination across all assigned work.

  • Document project plans, priorities, milestones and schedules.

  • Provide the Manager with regular updates regarding assignment status, risks and dependencies.

  • Identify potential delays and communicate concerns before they affect delivery.

  • Support multiple concurrent initiatives within a complex healthcare environment.

Technical Standards and Governance

  • Advocate for consistent technical-development and application-support standards.

  • Follow established Epic, information-management and change-control practices.

  • Help enforce documentation, testing and implementation standards.

  • Support the safe and reliable operation of clinical applications.

  • Identify opportunities to improve application-support processes and system quality.

  • Ensure changes comply with organizational policies and healthcare technology requirements.

Training and Mentorship

  • Contribute to the preparation and delivery of staff training.

  • Develop supporting materials and application documentation.

  • Explain Epic functionality and workflow changes clearly to clinical and operational users.

  • Assist and mentor less-experienced analysts.

  • Serve as a preceptor, technical resource and subject-matter expert.

  • Promote knowledge sharing and professional development across the team.

Stakeholder Partnership

  • Build effective relationships with clinical users, operational leaders and technical teams.

  • Communicate technical information clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.

  • Provide responsive, courteous and professional customer service.

  • Acknowledge user needs promptly and help guide issues through resolution.

  • Support compassionate, safe and efficient patient-care experiences through reliable technology.

Required Qualifications

  • Active Epic certification.

  • Epic ASAP certification is strongly preferred; Epic ClinDoc or Ambulatory certification may be considered as an alternative.

  • At least four years of Epic Application Analyst experience.

  • Experience working within or directly supporting an Emergency Department.

  • Progressively responsible experience involving healthcare information systems.

  • Experience with system analysis, design, configuration, testing and implementation.

  • Intermediate-to-advanced knowledge of Epic application-support tools and methodologies.

  • Experience resolving complex application and workflow problems.

  • Previous experience assisting or mentoring other analysts.

  • Understanding of hospital operations and clinical workflows.

  • Strong analytical skills and technical aptitude.

  • Effective planning, prioritisation and organizational skills.

  • Strong communication, collaboration and customer-service capabilities.

  • Demonstrated growth in the ability to lead and influence others.

  • Ability to participate in a regular after-hours on-call rotation.

  • Ability to support operations within the Houston area.

  • Current authorization to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Associate degree or higher.

  • Current Epic ASAP certification.

  • Extensive Emergency Department workflow experience.

  • Experience supporting Epic within a large health system or hospital network.

  • Epic ClinDoc or Ambulatory certification in addition to ASAP.

  • Experience leading Epic enhancements, optimisation projects or implementations.

  • Experience supporting integrated clinical workflows across multiple Epic modules.

  • Previous responsibility for training, precepting or mentoring application analysts.

  • Current residence within the Houston metropolitan area.

The Ideal Candidate

The strongest candidate will be able to demonstrate:

  • At least four years of hands-on Epic Application Analyst experience.

  • Active Epic ASAP certification or closely aligned Epic certification.

  • Direct knowledge of Emergency Department workflows and operational needs.

  • Ownership of Epic build, testing, implementation and production support.

  • Successful resolution of complex clinical application issues.

  • Experience working directly with physicians, nurses and operational leadership.

  • The ability to manage several projects and support priorities simultaneously.

  • Strong documentation, communication and customer-service skills.

  • Experience mentoring less-experienced Epic analysts.

  • A commitment to safe, reliable and patient-centred technology solutions.

Benefits

The organization offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include:

  • Medical insurance

  • Dental insurance

  • Vision insurance

  • Life insurance

  • Retirement benefits

  • Paid time off

  • Employee wellness and assistance programs

  • Professional-development opportunities

  • Continuing education support

  • Additional organization-sponsored benefits

Interview Process

The anticipated selection process includes:

  1. Initial interview with the hiring manager.

  2. Peer-panel interview with members of the Epic application team.

Equal Opportunity

The organization is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers qualified applicants without discrimination based on any status protected under applicable federal, state or local law.

 

RN Clinical Manager – Operating Room (Days) – Cypress, TX

RN Clinical Manager – Operating Room (Days)

📍 Location: Cypress, Texas
🏥 Acute Care Hospital | Magnet-Recognized Facility
💼 Full-Time | Onsite
🕒 Shift: Days (Hours Vary)
🚚 Relocation Assistance: Partial
🚫 Visa Sponsorship: Not Available

Overview

An award-winning acute care hospital in the Cypress/Houston area is seeking an experienced RN Clinical Manager to lead its Operating Room team. This leadership position is responsible for overseeing daily OR operations, staffing, quality outcomes, and team development while partnering with physicians and interdisciplinary leaders to ensure exceptional patient care.

The department features 8 Operating Rooms with a diverse surgical case mix, including a strong emphasis on Robotics and a growing Neurosurgery Program.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical & Operational Leadership

  • Manage daily operations of the Operating Room department.

  • Ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality patient care delivery.

  • Oversee staffing, scheduling, productivity, and resource utilization.

  • Serve as a clinical resource and provide direct patient care when needed.

  • Monitor departmental performance and implement quality improvement initiatives.

Team Management

  • Recruit, retain, mentor, and develop nursing staff.

  • Conduct performance evaluations and provide coaching and feedback.

  • Foster employee engagement and professional development.

  • Support ongoing education, competency validation, and succession planning.

Quality & Compliance

  • Ensure compliance with all regulatory, accreditation, and Texas Board of Nursing standards.

  • Lead patient safety and quality improvement initiatives.

  • Collaborate with physicians and hospital leadership on strategic goals and operational improvements.

  • Promote exceptional patient experience and service excellence.

Required Qualifications

Education

  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required.

Licensure & Certifications

  • Active Texas RN License or Compact RN License in good standing.

  • Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification required.

Experience

  • Minimum 2 years of Operating Room experience in an acute care hospital.

  • Minimum 3 years of current OR leadership experience in one of the following:

    • Supervisor

    • Assistant Clinical Manager

    • Clinical Manager

    • Director

Preferred Qualifications

  • Robotics surgery experience.

  • Neuro/Neurosurgery Operating Room experience.

  • Professional nursing or leadership certification.

  • Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

Must-Have Requirements

✔ Active Texas RN License (or Compact License) with no restrictions
✔ BSN Degree
✔ BLS Certification
✔ Minimum 2 years acute care OR experience
✔ Minimum 3 years current OR management experience
✔ Accurate and up-to-date resume with detailed employment history

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will be a proven Operating Room leader with experience managing teams in a fast-paced acute care environment.

Successful candidates will possess:

  • Strong OR clinical expertise.

  • Demonstrated leadership and staff development experience.

  • Experience managing surgical services operations.

  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

  • Ability to drive patient outcomes, quality initiatives, and operational excellence.

  • Robotics and/or Neuro OR experience preferred.

Candidate Snapshot

Requirement

Details

Education

BSN Required

License

Active Texas RN or Compact RN

OR Experience

2+ Years Acute Care

Leadership Experience

3+ Years OR Management

Setting

Acute Care Hospital

Seniority

Mid-Level Leadership

Relocation

Partial Assistance Available

Visa Sponsorship

Not Available

Screening Questions

  1. Do you use any tobacco or nicotine products?

  2. Are you willing to comply with COVID-19 and Flu vaccination requirements (unless exempt)?

  3. Please provide a brief overview of your OR experience, including Robotics and Neuro experience if applicable.

  4. Do you meet all required qualifications for this position?

  5. Please describe your OR leadership experience (Supervisor, Assistant Manager, Clinical Manager, Director, etc.).

Interview Process

  1. Recruiter Phone Screening

  2. Virtual or In-Person Interviews with Leadership Team

  3. Operating Room Job Shadow

Target Candidate Sources

  • Level I & Level II Trauma Centers

  • Large Acute Care Health Systems

  • Surgical Services Leaders from:

    • Houston-area hospitals

    • Dallas/Fort Worth health systems

    • San Antonio health systems

Candidates to Avoid

  • Skilled nursing or long-term care backgrounds without acute care OR experience.

  • New graduates or Assistant Directors of Nursing (ADONs) without OR leadership.

  • Candidates currently pursuing NP, PA, or MSN programs where tenure may be a concern.

  • Recent travel nurses (post-2021 travel assignments may raise retention concerns).

  • Candidates seeking compensation above the posted range.

Why Join?

  • Leadership opportunity within a Magnet-recognized hospital.

  • Advanced surgical environment with Robotics and Neurosurgery programs.

  • Strong organizational reputation and employee engagement.

  • Opportunity to lead, mentor, and develop high-performing perioperative teams.

  • Competitive compensation and relocation assistance available.

 

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