FT Nurse Practitioner

Provider Partners Health Plan; Mineral Wells (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Provider Partners Health Plan is hiring a Nurse Practitioner for coordinated care in skilled nursing facilities in Texas. The Nurse Practitioner will collaborate with primary care physicians, oversee preventive care, and manage chronic illnesses while demonstrating clinical competency and strong communication skills.

The role demands a commitment to elderly care, experience in clinical settings, and a current NP license. A caring and organized demeanor is essential, making this a vital position within the healthcare team.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years clinical care experience required.
• Skilled Nursing Facility/Long Term Care experience preferred.
• DEA licensure and CDS licensure (if required) must be eligible.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive health assessments and care plans.
• Collaborate with primary care physicians for prevention and intervention.
• Communicate effectively with care teams to avoid duplication of services.

Skills

Clinical competence and understanding of evidence‑based practice

Proficiency in computer skills

Strong commitment to the care of the elderly

Good organizational skills

Solid interpersonal and communication skills

Strong customer service orientation

Education

Currently licensed as Nurse Practitioner

Basic Cardiac Life Support certification

Tools

Nursing/medical databases

Microsoft programs

Job description

Job Summary

The Institutional Special Needs Plan (ISNP) Nurse Practitioner is responsible for coordinated and comprehensive care of Provider Partner Health Plan (PPHP) members at designated skilled nursing facilities. The Nurse Practitioner works in collaboration with the member’s primary care physician to deliver exceptional health care. As the medical liaison to the interdisciplinary staff and allied health providers, the Nurse Practitioner communicates effectively to assure seamless delivery of services.

As a key member of the clinical team in the skilled nursing facility, the Nurse Practitioner provides preventive care, diagnoses both acute and chronic illnesses, orders and interprets diagnostic tests, prescribes medications, refers to specialists as appropriate, establishes a plan of care with short‑term and long‑term goals, and serves as a resource to members, families, and staff.

Essential Responsibilities

• Demonstrates autonomy and proficiency in performance of comprehensive health assessments.
• Collaborates with the member’s primary care physician to create a care plan focused on prevention, early detection, and timely intervention.
• Adheres to Provider Partners Health Plan standards of documentation and communication as directed by the PPHP Model of Care.
• Observes the scope of practice in the state in which the Nurse Practitioner is licensed and working.
• Communicates with physicians and family members during transitions of care.
• Effectively communicates with all members of the care team and facilitates a medically appropriate and effective plan of care to avoid unnecessary duplication of testing and fragmentation of care.

Required Proficiencies

• Clinical competence and understanding of evidence‑based practice.
• Proficiency in computer skills – confidence in learning and using unfamiliar computer programs and electronic devices; ability to export data, create reports, and relay results.
• Strong commitment to the care of the elderly and the needs of their families.
• Solid interpersonal and communication skills.
• Good organizational skills.
• Admirable teaching skills.
• Strong customer service orientation.
• Minimum of 3 years clinical care experience.
• Skilled Nursing Facility/Long Term Care experience preferred.
• Case management experience preferred.Knowledge of current standard medical practices and experience with Medicare/Medicaid.
• Detailed knowledge of I‑SNP MOC and I‑SNP population.
• Proficiency in nursing/medical databases and Microsoft programs.
• Positive and enthusiastic attitude.
• Independently thinking, autonomy, and ability to problem‑solve and make decisions.

Licensure, Credentialing and Certification

• Currently licensed as an Acute, Adult/Gerontological or Family Nurse Practitioner in the state of practice.
• Meets the Provider Partner Health Plan credentialing requirements.
• Holds or is eligible for DEA licensure and CDS licensure (if required in the state of practice).
• Basic Cardiac Life Support certification.
• Current unrestricted RN license for the state in which the Nurse Practitioner is practicing.
• Valid driver’s license and car insurance with reliable transportation.