Family Medicine Nurse Practitioner (Mobile Unit)

Avenue360 Health and Wellness; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A community health organization in Houston is looking for a qualified healthcare provider to deliver primary care to a diverse patient population. The ideal candidate will hold a valid Texas medical license and have experience in pediatric or family medicine. Responsibilities include examining, diagnosing, and treating patients, while complying with healthcare standards. Bilingual candidates in English and Spanish are preferred. Join a dedicated team working to improve community health across Greater Houston.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid license to practice in Texas.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in pediatric or family medicine preferred.
• Knowledge of medical principles and community medicine.

Responsibilities

• Examine, diagnose, and treat patients of all ages.
• Provide ongoing outpatient care for assigned patients.
• Perform initial history and physical examinations.

Skills

Ability to relate to culturally diverse patients

Bilingual in English and Spanish

Knowledge of community medicine

Education

Valid license to practice in the State of Texas

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

Job description

About Avenue360 Health and Wellness

Avenue 360 is a FQHC that strives to provide high quality and caring service to promote healthy people and communities. Our 360-degree approach addresses medical needs and social and environmental challenges, like housing. Our compassionate care extends to those with and without insurance. We believe income must not determine the level of access to quality health care.

Providing comprehensive, high quality, and caring service is the core of what we do, whether medical, hospice care, engaging adult activities, and supportive housing programs. We strive to address the many social determinants of healthy living in Greater Houston.

Our Values PACT

• We take PRIDE in our work.
• We have a positive ATTITUDE.
• We are CURIOUS.
• We are COMMITTED.
• We are CARING and CUSTOMER-SERVICE oriented.
• We are a TEAM.
• We LEARN, GROW, and INNOVATE

About the role

Overview

Delivers primary care commensurate with training and experience to all Avenue 360 patients. Delivers care appropriate for an outpatient, primary care FQHC with a multicultural, multilingual patient population.

What you'll do

• Examines, diagnoses and treats patients of all ages.
• Performs initial history and physical examinations for outpatients.
• Provides ongoing outpatient care for assigned patients. Screens outpatients to determine need for further care.
• Prescribes medications within defined scope of practice.
• Orders diagnostic studies (e.g.-x-rays, lab tests, ECG).
• Orders blood specimens for testing and performing other comparable lab procedures.
• Initiates and expedites requests for consultation and schedules special tests and studies.
• Provides education and counseling of patients and families in preventive care, medical conditions, and the use of prescribed treatments and drugs.
• Performs all duties and services in full compliance with Joint Commission, Ryan White and funding source standards.
• Completes all EMR required fields after each visit including the e-signing of notes.
• Participates in on call coverage rotation
• Willingness to float to multiple sites as needed with appropriate notice
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must be in possession of a valid license to practice in the State of Texas. Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
• Have a thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of medicine and allied services commensurate with his/her training.
• Demonstrate a special interest in the area of community medicine.
• Ability to relate to culturally diverse patients and community.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of pediatric experience or family medicine experience preferred
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of pediatric experience or family medicine experience preferred

Continuing Education and Training Requirements

Participates in trainings required by the funding source and/or as required by licensure.