Lead Nurse Practitioner Primary Care (Outpatient)

Houston Methodist; Sugar Land (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Houston Methodist Primary Care Group seeks an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) in primary care to deliver diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventive care in an outpatient setting under physician supervision. The role includes prescribing medications, ordering tests, and coordinating with a treatment team to ensure high-quality patient outcomes.

Requirements include a Master’s degree in Nursing, NP program completion, and two years of advanced practice experience, with preference for primary care.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Nursing is required.
• Graduate from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
• Two years of advanced practice clinical experience; primary care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide diagnostic, therapeutic and preventative care in an outpatient primary care setting.
• Prescribe medications and order tests as appropriate under supervision.
• Coordinate with physicians and interprofessional team to develop and implement plans of care.
• Serve as clinical resource and mentor staff in patient care and safety.

Skills

Advanced practice experience

Communication

Time management

Critical thinking

Education

Master’s degree in Nursing

Nurse Practitioner program graduate

Job description

Houston Methodist Primary Care Group seeks an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) in primary care to deliver diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventive care in an outpatient setting under physician supervision. The role includes prescribing medications, ordering tests, and coordinating with a treatment team to ensure high-quality patient outcomes.

Requirements include a Master’s degree in Nursing, NP program completion, and two years of advanced practice experience, with preference for primary care.