What are the responsibilities and job description for the Family Nurse Practitioner -Sugar Land / Northwest position at St. Hope Foundation?
We are seeking a FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER to become a part of our team! You will be expected to practice in an advanced role to provide developmentally appropriate health care to pediatric and adult patients.
Responsibilities
Activities of a FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER will include, but is not limited to the following:
- Perform initial patient screenings, patient history, and physical examinations.
- Update patient records and check records for accuracy at each patient appointment.
- Analyze test data and determine the need for follow-up appointments and further treatment options.
- Orders electronically labs and medications (e-scripts) within the organizations electronic health record system (EHR) and electronically documents in a timely manner in the system with a high degree of accuracy and completeness.
- Apply the principles of comprehensive, community-based, patient-centered, developmentally appropriate, and culturally and linguistically sensitive care.
- Participates in telehealth and after-hours coverage for the health clinics.
Qualifications
- Master’s Degree in Nursing from an Accredited University or College.
- Licensed Nurse Practitioner in the State of Texas, Board Certified.
- Nurse Practitioner experience - 2 years minimum of paid work history in the medical field
- Experience working in family practice setting, providing care particularly to pediatric and adult patients.
- Ability to work with frequent interruptions and maintain emotional control under stress
- Detailed oriented and organized
- Great interpersonal and communication skills
- No NPDB Findings
- Fluent in Spanish, a plus
- Willing to travel to 2 health centers (Conroe, TX and North Houston, I-45 and Beltway).
Working Conditions
- The position occasionally requires sitting, standing, and bending. Occasional very light lifting, up to 20 pounds or an equivalent weight may be required
Employment Benefits:
- Competitive Pay, Paid Time Off Plan, Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision, Life Insurance, 401k (6% Match), Paid Federal Holidays, State License & DEA Renewal Reimbursement, Professional Liability Coverage, Continuing Education incentive
