Job Description
Clinicians of Nurse Practitioners Services of Texas provide care to nursing home residents enrolled in an Institutional Special Needs Plan called Texas Independence Health Plan. Provides primary care and acute care management for approximately 100+ patients in 3 nursing homes in collaboration with an RN Care Coordinator. The emphasis is on proactive and preemptive care through general health management, increased availability of on-site clinicians, and early identification of changes in condition to avoid unnecessary hospitalizations and ED visits. The NP establishes individualized care goals for each member and facilitates communication between members, families, providers, and facility staff, and establishes advance care preferences with each member. We strive to provide education about disease progression, address problems sooner in the disease process, and manage members in the skilled nursing facility whenever possible.
This position will support 3 locations: Alice, San Diego, and Robstown, Texas.
Nurse Practitioners can look forward to:
- Clinical autonomy and flexibility with a supportive team
- Competitive annual salary plus bonuses that start at $3k/quarter
- Malpractice Insurance is covered by NPST
- Heavy discount on family plan, Healthcare Coverage - 2 options!
- Dental and Vision benefits
- Earn PTO starting first day
- 401K
- License renewal reimbursement,
- Yearly CE allowance
- Strong training program
- Build a relationship with a close-knit team
Qualifications
- Master's Degree in Nursing (MSN)
- Texas State licensure as a Nurse Practitioner
- Current certification as a Nurse Practitioner
- DEA Prescriptive License
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- New grads welcome to apply!
Required Skills
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills
Preferred Skills
- Experience in long-term care
- Bilingual