Advanced Practice Provider - Nursing Home- Cardiac Experience Preferred

NPHire; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

NPHire is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) in Dallas, Texas, to join a dedicated team at Xpress Wellness Urgent Care. The role involves providing high-quality care to elderly residents in a long-term care facility, collaborating with healthcare professionals.

Required qualifications include a current NP or PA license and board certification. The position demands excellent communication skills and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Must have a current Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license.
• BLS certification is required.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform rounds and document findings in the electronic medical record.
• Communicate with nursing staff for patient care coordination.
• Manage special projects and ensure compliance with protocols.

Skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills

Knowledge and experience with electronic medical record systems

Education

Current Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license

Board certification as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Summary

Xpress Wellness Urgent Care is seeking a skilled and compassionate Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to join our dedicated team to provide high‑quality care to elderly and medically complex residents in a long‑term care facility. The Advanced Practice Provider (PA/NP) will work collaboratively with physicians, nursing staff, and other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive care, manage chronic conditions, and ensure the overall well‑being of residents.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform rounds in the facility, obtaining a history from the patient and supplemental sources, performing an exam and documenting findings within an electronic medical record.
• Organize a rounding schedule, notes, labs, and imaging reports in the EHR for patients seen within the practice.
• Communicate with the Director of Nursing or floor nurses before and after rounds to obtain their concerns and relay any new orders to them.
• Write new orders at the time of rounds so that those orders become activated.
• Serve as the first point of contact for nurses when questions arise regarding patients seen.
• Handle occasional after‑hours calls and/or texts from nurses.
• Notate findings and treatment courses in the patient chart, including follow‑up notes.
• Manage special projects and duties as assigned.
• Ensure compliance with safety‑sensitive position protocols.

Requirements

• Current Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license.
• Board certification as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant.
• State and federal licensure requirements, including DEA registration.
• BLS certification.
• Knowledge of state and federal regulations including OSHA, HIPAA, blood‑borne pathogens, and others.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work efficiently and effectively in a fast‑paced and high‑stress environment.
• Knowledge and experience with electronic medical record systems.
• Understanding of medical coding and billing.
• Strong decision‑making and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with other healthcare professionals and staff.
• Competent with common PC applications, including Internet, Email, and Microsoft Office.