In-Home Family Nurse Practitioner - Austin Impact & Autonomy

City Care Family Practice; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 157,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Professional development

Job summary

City Care Family Practice in Austin, Texas seeks a Family Nurse Practitioner to deliver comprehensive in-home primary care in non-clinical settings across the greater Austin area. This full-time role emphasizes preventive care, chronic disease management, and patient education, with visits to homes or community facilities.

You will collaborate with a supervising physician, conduct evaluations, order tests, manage acute and chronic conditions, and support transitions of care.

Qualifications

• A Master's degree in Family Health from an accredited nursing program.
• Current, unrestricted national certification from recognized accrediting organizations such as the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners or the American Nurses Credentialing Center.
• State licensure as a Nurse Practitioner in Texas.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive medical evaluations, including detailed histories and physical examinations to assess patient needs and determine appropriate care plans.
• Order diagnostic tests and procedures as required, and interpret results to formulate effective treatment strategies.
• Establish and document accurate medical diagnoses based on evaluations, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Provide ongoing management of chronic and acute primary care complaints, adjusting treatment plans as necessary based on patient progress and changing needs.
• Communicate effectively with patients and families, delivering education regarding health maintenance, disease prevention, and management of existing conditions.
• Collaborate closely with a supervising physician, seeking guidance and consultation when case complexity exceeds your scope of practice.
• Engage in follow-up appointments and support transitions of care, ensuring continued engagement with patient health outside of acute episodes.

Education

Master's degree in Family Health from an accredited nursing program

State licensure as a Nurse Practitioner in Texas

Current, unrestricted national certification (AANP or ANCC)

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

City Care Family Practice in Austin, Texas seeks a Family Nurse Practitioner to deliver comprehensive in-home primary care in non-clinical settings across the greater Austin area. This full-time role emphasizes preventive care, chronic disease management, and patient education, with visits to homes or community facilities.

You will collaborate with a supervising physician, conduct evaluations, order tests, manage acute and chronic conditions, and support transitions of care.