Nurse Practitioner

Community Health Center of Lubbock, Inc.; Idalou (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

403(b) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Sign-On Bonus

Loan Repayment

Job summary

Community Health Center of Lubbock, Inc. seeks an Advanced Nurse Practitioner to provide preventive and primary care within a ambulatory setting as part of a health care team. You will collaborate with physicians, perform exams, and order tests while documenting histories.

Minimum requirements include TX RN licensure, a BSN or higher, and a certified post-graduate NP program; DEA and BLS are required. Some weekend/evening work and on-call duties apply; vaccination is required.

Qualifications

• Licensed as an RN in Texas with a BSN or higher degree.
• Successful completion of a certified post-graduate NP program.
• DEA license and BLS current.
• Experience preferred but new graduates considered.

Responsibilities

• Provide preventive and primary care as part of a care team.
• Perform initial exams, physicals, and patient observations.
• Set up and monitor medical equipment; order and review tests.
• Communicate results to patients and families; document histories.

Skills

Patient care

Team collaboration

Clinical assessment

Communication

Education

RN in TX

Post-graduate NP program

BSN or higher

DEA license

BLS certification

Tools

Medical equipment operation

Job description

The Advanced Nurse Practitioner is responsible for providing preventive and primary care as a part of a health care team in an ambulatory setting in a particular discipline. The Nurse Practitioner works in collaboration with a physician and provides care under established guidelines agreed upon by the nurse practitioner and the physician.Duties include:Providing primary care to patientsPerforming initial examinations, including physical exams and patient observationsSetting up and monitoring medical equipmentOrdering and administering diagnostic testsCommunicating test results to patients and their familiesRecording patient medical historiesOperating and maintaining medical equipmentEducation: Registered nurse and successful completion of a certified post-graduate program for nurse practitioners.Licensure: Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Texas. BSN or advanced degree, certification and/or license in specialty. Maintains current DEA license. Current in Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers (BLS).Experience: Prefer experience but will consider new graduate.Expertise: Primary health careLanguage: English; bilingual (English/Spanish) preferredTravel: Occasionally; valid Texas driver’s license and current auto insurance required; must have reliable and safe transportation.Hours of Work: 8am-5pm M-F with some weekend/evening work. On-call required.Effective January 13, 2022, CHCL will require all employees and new hires to be vaccinated against COVID-19, unless they qualify for an approved medical and/or religious exemption.BENEFITSOur staff enjoy a competitive compensation package, which includes the following benefits:Health InsuranceDental InsuranceVision InsuranceHealth Savings AccountCompany Paid Life Insurance403(b) Retirement PlanHoliday PayPaid Time Off BankCompany Paid Short and Long-Term Disability InsuranceCompany Paid Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance162 Bonus PlanLoan RepaymentContinuing education allowance and time offEmployee Assistance Program and Emotional Health Support LineExtended Medical LeaveBereavement LeaveLegal InsuranceSign-On BonusGym Membership DiscountProfessional Liability InsuranceWorkers’ Compensation InsuranceIncentive ProgramCHCL's mission is to provide quality primary and preventative health care services to those in need. If you are aligned with CHCL's mission and love working in a fast-paced clinic setting, please apply today.CHCL is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.