Nurse Practitioner - Floater (Value-Based Care)

Centrum Health•Houston, TX

About The Position

The Nurse Practitioner role involves providing advanced healthcare services, diagnosing illnesses, prescribing medications, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to deliver holistic patient-centered care. With expertise in primary and specialty care, Nurse Practitioners play a vital role in improving health outcomes and enhancing the quality of life for patients. This position will be based at a home clinic and will help cover clinics in the region.

Requirements

Nurse Practitioner and Registered Nurse licenses in the state of Texas.
Board certification as a Nurse Practitioner in the specialty is preferred.
Master’s in nursing required, Doctorate of Nursing preferred.
Two or more years of clinical experience as a nursing practitioner at a physician practice or in a hospital.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in English & Spanish preferred.
Communicates effectively, speaking multiple languages is preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintains confidentiality of all patient records.
Checks in with clients about test results and prognoses.
Advises patients regarding prescriptions and treatment plans.
Follows all federal, state, and nursing guidelines, regulations, and standards.
Orders and interprets diagnostic tests, including x-rays, blood work, and scans.
Refers patients to specialists if necessary and analyzes medical records and reports.
Updates patient charts and uploads to Electronic Health Record (EHR) software.
Works with a team of nurse practitioners, registered nurses, and doctors to provide quality patient care.
Examines patients, including discussing medical history and symptoms and performing physicals.
Knows how to use popular tools, including: medical database software, medical research software, medical diagnosis software, medical billing software, e-prescribing software, scheduling software, billing software, and telemedicine software.