Family Nurse Practitioner -Sugar Land / Northwest

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Company: St Hope Foundation

Location: Sugar Land, TX 77479

Description:

We are seeking a FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER to become a part of our team! You will be expected to practice in an advanced role to provide developmentally appropriate health care to pediatric and adult patients.

Responsibilities

Activities of a FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER will include, but is not limited to the following:
  • Perform initial patient screenings, patient history, and physical examinations.
  • Update patient records and check records for accuracy at each patient appointment.
  • Analyze test data and determine the need for follow-up appointments and further treatment options.
  • Orders electronically labs and medications (e-scripts) within the organizations electronic health record system (EHR) and electronically documents in a timely manner in the system with a high degree of accuracy and completeness.
  • Apply the principles of comprehensive, community-based, patient-centered, developmentally appropriate, and culturally and linguistically sensitive care.
  • Participates in telehealth and after-hours coverage for the health clinics.


Qualifications
  • Master's Degree in Nursing from an Accredited University or College.
  • Licensed Nurse Practitioner in the State of Texas, Board Certified.
  • Nurse Practitioner experience - 2 years minimum of paid work history in the medical field
  • Experience working in family practice setting, providing care particularly to pediatric and adult patients.
  • Ability to work with frequent interruptions and maintain emotional control under stress
  • Detailed oriented and organized
  • Great interpersonal and communication skills
  • No NPDB Findings
  • Fluent in Spanish, a plus
  • Willing to travel to 2 health centers (Conroe, TX and North Houston, I-45 and Beltway).


Working Conditions
  • The position occasionally requires sitting, standing, and bending. Occasional very light lifting, up to 20 pounds or an equivalent weight may be required


Employment Benefits:
  • Competitive Pay, Paid Time Off Plan, Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision, Life Insurance, 401k (6% Match), Paid Federal Holidays, State License & DEA Renewal Reimbursement, Professional Liability Coverage, Continuing Education incentive

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