Nurse Practitioner / APRN/ PA

American Family Care Sugarland; Katy (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement benefits

Employee referral incentives

Flexible scheduling

Great small business work environment

Flexible scheduling

Additional perks!

Job summary

A leading urgent care provider in Sugar Land, TX is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to deliver exceptional patient care and collaborate with a dedicated team. Responsibilities include medical assessments, diagnoses, and emergency treatment. Candidates must exhibit excellent communication skills and hold the requisite certifications and licenses. Join a supportive environment where patient satisfaction is paramount.

Qualifications

• ANCC, AANP, or NCCPA certification required.
• 1 year ER/UC experience preferred.
• Active and current licensure in the state of practice.
• Active and current Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner licensure in the state of practice, DEA number, and state-controlled substance certificate, as required
• Able to multi-task and work independently

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed health histories and medical assessments.
• Formulate diagnoses and institute therapy or referrals.
• Provide emergency treatment as necessary.
• Interpret and analyze patient data to determine patient status, patient management and treatment
• Provide instructions and guidance regarding health care and health care promotion to patients/family/ significant others
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Skills

Excellent communication

Multitasking

Professional attitude

Education

ANCC, AANP, or NCCPA Board Certified

Active Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner license

ER/UC experience preferred

Job description

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Opportunity for advancement

• Paid time off
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Retirement benefits
• Employee referral incentives
• Great small business work environment
• Flexible scheduling
• Additional perks!

Job Summary

The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) cares for our patients within the scope of training and approved the agreement, as outlined by their governing board. Works collaboratively with other providers and staff to ensure efficient patient flow and a high level of patient satisfaction. This position works directly with a franchised business location. The specific job duties and benefits can vary between franchises.

Responsibilities

• Perform complete, detailed, and accurate health histories, review patient records, develop comprehensive medical assessments, and order laboratory, radiological and diagnostic studies appropriate for complaint, race, sex, and physical condition of the patient
• Formulate medical and nursing diagnoses and institute therapy or referrals of patients to the appropriate health care facilities, agencies, and other resources of the community or physician
• Institute emergency measures and emergency treatment or appropriate stabilization measures in situations such as cardiac arrest, shock, hemorrhage, convulsions, poisoning, and allergic reactions
• Interpret and analyze patient data to determine patient status, patient management and treatment
• Provide instructions and guidance regarding health care and health care promotion to patients/family/ significant others
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

• Excellent communicator with staff, patients, and family
• Professional appearance and attitude
• ANCC, AANP, or NCCPA Board Certified – (with 1 yr ER/UC experience preferred)
• Active and current Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner licensure in the state of practice, DEA number, and state-controlled substance certificate, as required
• Able to multi-task and work independently

Company Overview

American Family Care (AFC) is one of the largest primary and urgent care companies in the U.S., providing services seven days a week on a walk-in basis. Our state-of-the-art centers focus on the episodic treatment of acute illnesses and injuries, workers' compensation, and occupational medicine. Each location is equipped with an onsite lab and in-house x-ray capability. AFC is the parent company of AFC Franchising, LLC (AFCF).