Primary Care NP—Clinician Leader & Patient Advocate

Houston Methodist; Baytown (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Houston Methodist seeks an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) – Primary Care to deliver diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventive care in an outpatient primary care setting. The APP will practice under physician supervision, conducting physicals, ordering tests, and referring to specialists when needed.

Requires a Master’s in Nursing and Texas RN/NP licensure with prescriptive authority, plus BLS. Two years of advanced practice experience, preferably in primary care, are ideal.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Nursing from an accredited program.
• Two years of advanced practice clinical experience; primary care experience preferred.
• RN license in Texas; permanent Texas license within 60 days if establishing residency.

Responsibilities

• Provide diagnostic, therapeutic and preventive care in an outpatient primary care setting.
• Prescribe medications and order tests as appropriate under supervision.
• Collaborate with physicians and the care team to coordinate patient care.

Skills

Clinical judgement

Interprofessional communication

Time management

Autonomy

Customer service

Education

Master’s degree in Nursing

Tools

BLS/CPR

Prescriptive Authority

Job description

Houston Methodist seeks an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) – Primary Care to deliver diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventive care in an outpatient primary care setting. The APP will practice under physician supervision, conducting physicals, ordering tests, and referring to specialists when needed.

Requires a Master’s in Nursing and Texas RN/NP licensure with prescriptive authority, plus BLS. Two years of advanced practice experience, preferably in primary care, are ideal.