Nurse Practitioner - NP

Cantex; Carrollton (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

401k with match

Medical, Dental, Vision & Supplemental

Vacation, Sick, Personal Holiday

Short-Term Disability

Life Insurance

Tuition & CEU Reimbursement

Rewards & Recognition Program

Job summary

Cantex in Texas is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to provide comprehensive care for assigned Members in a collaborative care setting. You will perform clinical assessments, develop care plans, manage acute and chronic conditions, and support population health initiatives.

The role requires graduation from an accredited Adult/Gerontological NP program, current RN and NP licenses in Texas, and board certification. Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus; driving to locations is expected.

Qualifications

• Two years of NP clinical experience in geriatric, adult, or family practice.
• Ability to perform comprehensive adult/geriatric exams and document findings.
• Ability to identify and document chronic disease conditions.
• Willingness to travel to assigned locations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive health risk assessments for Members.
• Collaborate with physicians, case managers, and other staff to coordinate care.
• Develop and update individualized care plans and support population health initiatives.
• Review histories and interpret data to guide treatment decisions.
• Prescribe medications and provide wellness counseling per scope.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Care planning

Collaborative care

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

MSN Adult/Gerontological NP

Texas RN license

NP Board certification (AANP/ANCC)

Current CPR certification

Job description

Overview

The Nurse Practitioner collaborates with physicians, registered nurses, and other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive care, chronic disease management, preventive care, and wellness support for assigned Members. This role performs clinical assessments, develops care plans, identifies care gaps, and supports population health management initiatives. The Nurse Practitioner diagnoses and manages acute and chronic conditions, promotes wellness, and participates in medical management activities while practicing within a collaborative care model.

Overview

The Nurse Practitioner collaborates with physicians, registered nurses, and other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive care, chronic disease management, preventive care, and wellness support for assigned Members. This role performs clinical assessments, develops care plans, identifies care gaps, and supports population health management initiatives. The Nurse Practitioner diagnoses and manages acute and chronic conditions, promotes wellness, and participates in medical management activities while practicing within a collaborative care model.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive health risk assessments for assigned Members.
• Collaborate with physicians, case managers, social workers, caregivers, family members, and ancillary healthcare personnel to coordinate care.
• Assess healthcare needs and support individualized care planning, quality improvement initiatives, and population health management activities.
• Review and interpret medical, surgical, and social histories.
• Perform screening procedures and clinical assessments for Members.
• Interpret laboratory results and diagnostic data, recommend follow-up actions, and perform medication reconciliation.
• Prescribe or perform treatment modalities including medications, injections, wellness counseling, suturing, and ancillary testing as appropriate.
• Refer Members to primary care providers, case management programs, disease management programs, and other resources as needed.
• Maintain compliance with HIPAA requirements, privacy regulations, and applicable laws governing medical information.
• Identify unmet needs, recognize gaps in care, initiate referrals, and develop comprehensive care plans.
• Achieve clinical performance targets and support quality outcomes.
• Build positive relationships with Members and support engagement in care plans.
• Communicate and collaborate with facility leadership regarding Member care needs and goals.
• Participate in clinical guideline, quality improvement, and compliance committees as assigned.
• Maintain scheduling and team member availability processes to support continuity of care.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of clinical experience as a Nurse Practitioner in a geriatric, adult, or family practice setting.
• Demonstrated ability to perform comprehensive adult and geriatric physical examinations.
• Demonstrated ability to identify, diagnose, and document chronic disease conditions in adults.
• Ability to recognize conditions, characteristics, and behaviors that place seniors at risk.
• Ability to pursue feedback, continuing education, and professional development opportunities.
• Ability to perform medication reconciliation accurately and effectively.
• Ability to identify and document the needs of clinically complex Members.
• Relevant clinical work experience serving the population supported by the program.
• Graduate of an accredited Adult/Gerontological Primary Care Nurse Practitioner program.
• Current RN and Nurse Practitioner licensure in the state of practice.
• Board certification through AANP or ANCC in Adult, Family Practice and Geriatrics, or Adult-Gerontology Primary Care.
• Current CPR certification.
• Geriatric certification preferred. If not certified, certification must be obtained within 18 months of employment.
• Bilingual English and Spanish preferred.
• Knowledge of community resources preferred.
• Experience working with behavioral health populations preferred.Experience working with low-income, disadvantaged, vulnerable adult, or senior populations preferred.
• Must meet company driving standards, maintain a valid driver's license, satisfy automobile liability insurance requirements, and be able to independently travel to assigned locations.

Benefits/EEO

What We Offer You

• Competitive Wages
• 401k with match
• Medical, Dental, Vision & Supplemental Insurance
• Vacation, Sick, Personal Holiday & Paid Holidays
• Short-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Tuition & CEU Reimbursement
• Rewards & Recognition Program

EEOC

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We offer an excellent benefit plan to include 401(k) with match, CEU reimbursement, vacation, sick time, holidays, medical, dental, and supplemental insurance plans, as well as a highly competitive compensation package.