Psych Nurse Practitioner- DFW, TX- Part-Time (22304)

Cantex Continuing Care Network•Addison, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Nurse Practitioner (NP) provides holistic, compassionate, and patient-centered care to adult and geriatric Members within skilled nursing and long-term care settings. As a full-time Nurse Practitioner, you will collaborate with physicians, RNs, case managers, and interdisciplinary care teams to diagnose, manage, and prevent acute and chronic conditions while promoting wellness and quality of life. This role includes accountability for Plan Medical Management, comprehensive health risk assessments, chronic disease management, and care coordination. The NP practices within the scope of state regulations, clinical protocols, and collaborative practice agreements, with a strong focus on post-acute care, provider-based care, and value-based clinical performance.

Requirements

2 years of experience as a Nurse Practitioner in adult, geriatric, or family practice settings preferred.
Strong ability to perform comprehensive adult/geriatric assessments and manage chronic disease
Skilled in identifying risk factors, unmet needs, and gaps in care for senior populations
Proficient in medication reconciliation and managing clinically complex patients
Graduate of an accredited NP program (Adult/Gerontology Primary Care preferred)
Active RN and NP licensure in the state of practice; board certified (AANP or ANCC)
Current CPR certification
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and committed to ongoing learning and professional development

Nice To Haves

Geriatric certification (or willingness to obtain)
Bilingual (English/Spanish)
Familiarity with community resources and behavioral health needs
Experience serving vulnerable, low-income, or disadvantaged populations

Responsibilities

Perform comprehensive health risk assessments for assigned Members
Collaborate with physicians, case managers, social workers, caregivers, and facility staff to coordinate care
Identify quality improvement opportunities and develop individualized care plans
Review and interpret medical, surgical, and social histories
Perform appropriate screening procedures and interpret diagnostic data
Recommend and implement treatment plans, including prescribing medications, ordering tests, and providing wellness counseling
Reconcile medications and ensure safe, appropriate use
Refer Members to PCPs, case management, or disease management programs as needed
Maintain compliance with HIPAA, confidentiality standards, and PHI regulations
Identify unmet needs and initiate appropriate referrals
Diagnose conditions and create comprehensive, evidence-based plans of care
Achieve clinical performance targets and quality benchmarks
Build positive rapport and engagement with Members and families
Communicate and collaborate with facility leadership to support Member care goals
Participate in committees related to clinical guidelines, quality improvement, and compliance
Maintain team schedules to ensure continuity of care
Travel independently to assigned facilities as required
Serve as a clinical leader within the facility, supporting provider-based care and post-acute care workflows