Nurse Practitioner - Emergency Department (Full Time)

Moore County Hospital District; Dumas (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health

Dental

Vision

Paid Time Off

457(b) plan

Job summary

Moore County Hospital District in Dumas, Texas is seeking an Emergency Department Nurse Practitioner (NP) to deliver high-quality emergency care. The NP will evaluate and treat patients with acute illnesses and injuries, collaborate with physicians and nursing staff, and manage patient dispositions including discharge or admission.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of ED experience, holds an ARNP degree, an unrestricted Texas license, and current DEA certification.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years experience preferred.
• Graduate of Accredited School offering an Advanced Degree in Nurse Practice (ARNP) required.
• Unrestricted license to practice within Texas.
• Current DEA certificate without restriction.
• BLS, ACLS, PALS, and ATLS/TNCC (or equivalent emergency medicine certifications as required) are required

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, evidence-based emergency medical care to ED patients.
• Evaluate, diagnose, treat, and manage patients with acute illnesses and injuries.
• Order and interpret diagnostic studies; develop treatment plans.
• Document encounters accurately and timely; manage disposition (discharge, admission, transfer, or consultation).

Skills

Emergency medicine

Nurse Practitioner (NP)

Clinical judgement

Team collaboration

Education

ARNP degree

Job description

WE’RE HIRING! JOIN OUR EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT TEAM!

Emergency Department Nurse Practitioner | Dumas, Texas

Are you passionate about emergency medicine, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and want to make a real difference in the lives of your patients? We want YOU on our team!

At Moore County Hospital District (MCHD), you’ll have the opportunity to care for a diverse range of patients, manage acute illnesses and injuries, sharpen your emergency medicine skills, and work alongside a dedicated team of physicians, nurses, and healthcare professionals who are committed to providing exceptional care to our community.

We’re looking for a motivated, clinically strong NP who brings excellent judgment, a team-first mindset, and a passion for delivering high-quality, compassionate care. If you enjoy a challenge, value collaboration, and want to be part of a team that is continually growing and improving, this could be the perfect fit!

What makes this opportunity exciting?

• Meaningful work with a direct impact on our rural community
• A collaborative team environment with physician support
• Opportunities to grow your emergency medicine knowledge and procedural skills
• The chance to be part of a team committed to clinical excellence, patient safety, and continuous improvement

Come be part of something meaningful. Our community needs great providers, and we’d love to have you on our team!

Benefits offered will include:

• Health
• Dental
• Vision
• Paid Time Off
• Texas County and District Retirement System at 170% match!!
• Eligibility to contribute to a 457(b) retirement plan

SUMMARY: The Emergency Department Nurse Practitioner (NP) is responsible for providing high-quality, evidence-based emergency medical care to patients presenting to the Emergency Department. Working collaboratively with physicians, nursing staff, consultants, and ancillary departments, the NP evaluates, diagnoses, treats, and manages patients with acute illnesses and injuries across a broad spectrum of acuity levels. Responsibilities include obtaining comprehensive histories and physical examinations, ordering and interpreting diagnostic studies, developing treatment plans, performing approved procedures within their scope of practice, documenting patient encounters accurately and timely, and facilitating appropriate patient disposition including discharge, admission, transfer, or specialty consultation.

The NP is expected to maintain proficiency in emergency medicine practices, comply with all hospital policies, clinical protocols, quality initiatives, trauma and sepsis guidelines, and applicable state and federal regulations. The NP will collaborate closely with the supervising physician and seek physician consultation for patients requiring physician evaluation, admission, transfer, consultation services, critical care management, unstable conditions, or other circumstances outlined in MCHD ED policies. The NP will actively participate in departmental quality improvement initiatives, patient safety programs, continuing education, and performance improvement activities.

The Emergency Department Nurse Practitioner must demonstrate strong clinical judgment, effective communication skills, professionalism, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment. The position requires the ability to manage multiple patients simultaneously, respond appropriately to emergent situations, and provide compassionate, patient-centered care while maintaining high standards of clinical excellence and customer service.

EDUCATIONAL/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

3-5 years experience preferred.

LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Graduate of Accredited School offering an Advanced Degree in Nurse Practice (ARNP) required.
• Unrestricted license to practice within Texas
• Current DEA certificate without restriction

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

BLS, ACLS, PALS, and ATLS/TNCC (or equivalent emergency medicine certifications as required) are required