Family Nurse Practitioner - Outpatient Care Leader

Martin County Hospital District; Stanton (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Martin County Hospital District in Stanton, TX seeks a licensed Nurse Practitioner to manage patient health problems in an outpatient clinic, develop plans of care, and coordinate treatment in accordance with clinical standards.

The NP will perform age-appropriate histories and exams, order tests, prescribe treatments, counsel patients, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure smooth transitions across care settings.

Qualifications

• APRN licensure required
• NP certification in a specialty as applicable
• BLS provider card required
• Strong computer skills including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Eligible for hospital privileges

Responsibilities

• Functions within scope of practice in outpatient clinic setting
• Manage overall care of assigned patients
• Perform age-appropriate history and physicals for all ages
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests as needed
• Prescribe pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatments
• Develop short- and long-term treatment plans
• Counsel patients and monitor treatment effectiveness
• Facilitate transitions between care settings and referrals

Skills

Computer skills

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner Program

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Martin County Hospital District in Stanton, TX seeks a licensed Nurse Practitioner to manage patient health problems in an outpatient clinic, develop plans of care, and coordinate treatment in accordance with clinical standards.

The NP will perform age-appropriate histories and exams, order tests, prescribe treatments, counsel patients, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure smooth transitions across care settings.