Family Nurse Practitioner

Fast Pace Health • Houma, LA

8d

About The Position

The Family Nurse Practitioner delivers high-quality health care within Fast Pace Health’s scope of services while supporting patient satisfaction and company values. The role provides care in both clinic and telehealth settings, works collaboratively with clinic teams, adapts to evolving technologies and protocols, and responds promptly and accurately to changes in patient condition or treatment response. Providers are expected to create a compassionate, welcoming atmosphere and deliver patient service through in-person and virtual communication channels.

The position includes clinical care, diagnostic and treatment decisions, staff leadership and support, patient chart completion, and adherence to clinical protocols and regulatory requirements. Providers also help onboard and train new employees, participate in monthly meetings and E/M training, and contribute ideas to improve patient experience and care. Full-time employees work 12-hour shifts and every other weekend. PRN employees must work at least four shifts per month. Ancillary Providers are periodically on call during the year.

Fast Pace Health describes itself as a growing company offering clinical support, mentoring, opportunities to develop clinical competencies, and a career path. Employees may also participate in community events and outreach activities.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Nursing (MSN).
• At least 1–2 years of experience as a provider in a relevant practice is strongly preferred.
• Active, good-standing, verifiable license and DEA registration; where state law limits DEA eligibility by years of practice, obtain DEA registration within 120 days of meeting the state-law minimum.
• Ability to treat patients of all ages and meet credentialing requirements.
• Ability to obtain DOT certification within 120 days of employment and maintain it during employment for full-time and part-time Providers.
• Ability to perform the physical, sensory, cognitive, and environmental functions specified for the position.
• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment and adapt to new technologies and protocols.
• Ability to respond quickly and accurately to changes in patient condition or response to treatment.
• Ability to comply with company standards, confidentiality expectations, and applicable regulations.

Nice To Haves

• Experience as a provider in Urgent Care, an Occupational Medical Facility, an ER or Trauma Unit, or Family Medical Practice is strongly preferred.
• Experience working as a Telehealth Clinician is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality care in clinic and telehealth settings and meet targeted patient-volume goals.
• Lead clinic staff, including X-Ray Technologists, Nurses, and Front Office Specialists, by example and provide guidance to support quality services and patient satisfaction.
• Perform responsibilities included in the SCRIBE job description.
• Review patients’ medical histories, symptoms, allergies, and current medications; ask situation-specific questions to formulate diagnoses.
• Engage with clinical leadership and escalate concerns to management where appropriate to support patient care and resolve concerns.
• Complete patient charts accurately and promptly, and forward charts as appropriate each day.
• Implement clinical and telehealth protocols established by the CMO and Supervising Physicians.
• Analyze patient histories, symptoms, physical findings, and diagnostic information to develop appropriate diagnoses.
• Provide in-person and virtual diagnostic and therapeutic recommendations, with attention to patient-centered care, safety, cost, and accuracy.
• Comply with Federal and State regulations and requirements, including HIPAA and health information management standards.
• Work efficiently in a fast-paced, autonomous environment across clinic and virtual settings, and manage the telehealth patient queue in a timely manner to support follow-up.
• Order, perform, or interpret diagnostic tests; prescribe medications responsibly; and educate patients about continued treatment and care for acute and chronic conditions.
• Follow clinical practice guidelines from the Office of Medical Affairs and standard NP protocols.
• Attend mandatory monthly meetings with Supervising Physicians and E/M training.
• Complete mandatory compliance training and adhere to company values and standards of operation.
• Recommend improvements to clinic and telehealth leadership to enhance patient experience and care.
• Communicate regularly with the team to support excellent patient care.
• Welcome new employees, facilitate introductions and clinic tours, and explain clinic processes.
• Support new employee learning and training through job shadowing, demonstrations, and coaching.
• Maintain positive, respectful, and confidential relationships with clients, employees, co-workers, and managers.
• Consult with patients through virtual communication channels.
• Perform other duties assigned by management.
• Work at least four shifts per month if employed PRN.
• Work 12-hour shifts and every other weekend if employed full time.
• For Ancillary Providers, participate in on-call coverage periodically throughout the year.
• Obtain DOT certification within 120 days of employment for full-time and part-time Providers and maintain it during employment.

Benefits

• Holiday pay
• PTO
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Work-life balance
• Clinical support and mentoring
• Opportunities to develop clinical competencies and pursue a rewarding career path
• Opportunity to participate in community events and outreach programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level