Nurse Practitioner - Emergency Department (Full Time)

Moore County Hospital District•Dumas, TX

25d•Onsite

About The Position

We are hiring a Nurse Practitioner to join our Emergency Department team at Moore County Hospital District (MCHD) in Dumas, Texas. This role is for a motivated, clinically strong NP who brings excellent judgment, a team-first mindset, and a passion for delivering high-quality, compassionate care. The opportunity involves caring for a diverse range of patients, managing acute illnesses and injuries, sharpening emergency medicine skills, and working alongside a dedicated team. This position offers meaningful work with a direct impact on our rural community, a collaborative team environment with physician support, and opportunities to grow emergency medicine knowledge and procedural skills. We are committed to clinical excellence, patient safety, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

Graduate of Accredited School offering an Advanced Degree in Nurse Practice (ARNP)
Unrestricted license to practice within Texas
Current DEA certificate without restriction
BLS, ACLS, PALS, and ATLS/TNCC (or equivalent emergency medicine certifications as required)

Nice To Haves

3-5 years experience preferred

Responsibilities

Provide high-quality, evidence-based emergency medical care to patients presenting to the Emergency Department.
Evaluate, diagnose, treat, and manage patients with acute illnesses and injuries across a broad spectrum of acuity levels.
Obtain comprehensive histories and physical examinations.
Order and interpret diagnostic studies.
Develop treatment plans.
Perform approved procedures within their scope of practice.
Document patient encounters accurately and timely.
Facilitate appropriate patient disposition including discharge, admission, transfer, or specialty consultation.
Maintain proficiency in emergency medicine practices.
Comply with all hospital policies, clinical protocols, quality initiatives, trauma and sepsis guidelines, and applicable state and federal regulations.
Collaborate closely with the supervising physician and seek physician consultation for patients requiring physician evaluation, admission, transfer, consultation services, critical care management, unstable conditions, or other circumstances outlined in MCHD ED policies.
Actively participate in departmental quality improvement initiatives, patient safety programs, continuing education, and performance improvement activities.
Demonstrate strong clinical judgment, effective communication skills, professionalism, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
Manage multiple patients simultaneously.
Respond appropriately to emergent situations.
Provide compassionate, patient-centered care while maintaining high standards of clinical excellence and customer service.