Emergency Nurse Practitioner - Lead Patient Care (Full-Time)

SignatureCare Emergency Center; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits start on the first of月

Medical, dental, and vision plans

HSA and FSA options

Company-paid life insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Exclusive employee discounts

Job summary

SignatureCare Emergency Center in Houston, TX seeks an experienced nurse practitioner (NP) to join our busy emergency care team. You will provide physician-level care in a fast-paced setting, conducting consultations, exams, ordering tests, and delivering timely treatment.

The ideal candidate has a Master’s in Nursing, an active NP license in Texas, and a minimum of 2 years ER experience. You will collaborate with physicians and nurses, follow HIPAA/OSHA guidelines, and participate in continuous

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in nursing is required.
• Current state nurse practitioner license is required.
• Minimum 2+ years ER experience required.
• HIPAA and OSHA knowledge required.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Patient, compassionate nature.
• Ability to operate as part of a team, alongside physicians and other nurses.
• Proficiency with medical instruments and equipment.
• Familiarity with EHR medical charting system is preferred.
• Proficiency in computer-based data management programs is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate new patient consultation and health history review.
• Perform physical examinations and screenings of patients.
• Order and administer tests, including blood work.
• Review and interpret test results.
• Diagnose health problems.
• Detect changes in patient condition.
• Administer medications.
• Operate medical equipment.
• Provide referrals to other practitioners when necessary.
• Provide after-care/ongoing care information and resources to patients and families.
• Ensure patient records are kept up to date (test results, immunizations, changes).
• Consult with other healthcare professionals as needed.
• Deliver physician-level care while complying with policies and safety regulations.
• Able to perform laceration repairs, abscess drainage, splinting, and other noninvasive procedures.
• Exceptional patient interaction skills are required.
• Benefits will be for Full Time Positions only.

Skills

Patient interaction

Interpersonal communication

Teamwork

Disease prevention knowledge

HIPAA knowledge

OSHA knowledge

Compassionate care

Education

Master’s degree in Nursing

State NP license

Tools

EHR system

Computer-based data management

Job description

SignatureCare Emergency Center in Houston, TX seeks an experienced nurse practitioner (NP) to join our busy emergency care team. You will provide physician-level care in a fast-paced setting, conducting consultations, exams, ordering tests, and delivering timely treatment.

The ideal candidate has a Master’s in Nursing, an active NP license in Texas, and a minimum of 2 years ER experience. You will collaborate with physicians and nurses, follow HIPAA/OSHA guidelines, and participate in continuous