Nurse Practitioner - Primary Care (Magnolia)

Nurse Practitioner - Primary Care (Magnolia)At Houston Methodist, the Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Primary Care position is responsible for maintaining and promoting the health of the patient requiring primary care, while practicing medicine under the supervision of a licensed physician. This position will provide diagnostic, therapeutic and preventative care to primary care patients. The APP - Primary Care position may conduct physicals, order tests and therapy, prescribe medications, and refer to specialists when appropriate. This position works in an outpatient primary care setting and may perform independently under the indirect supervision of a license physician or as part of a treatment team. The APP Primary Care position affects direct patient care according to the Board of Nursing in the State of Texas and Houston Methodist policies and procedures.Qualifications:Master's degree or higher from an accredited school of NursingGraduate from an accredited Nurse Practitioners programExperience:Two years of advanced practice clinical experienceTwo years of advanced practice clinical experience in primary care, family medicine, or outpatient internal medicine preferredLicenses and Certifications Required:RN - Registered Nurse - Texas State Licensure - Texas Board of NursingAPRN Non-Acute Care state licenseMagnet ANCC-recognized Non-Acute Care practitioner certificationBLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart AssociationAP - Prescriptive Authority - Texas Board of Nursing - Texas Department of Licensing and RegulationDEA - Narcotics License (DEA) - Drug Enforcement Administration within 6 monthsKnowledge and Abilities:Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned jobSufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English languageAbility to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workersUse of critical thinking skills and clinical judgement to work autonomouslyAccepts accountability for outcomes in healthcareUses therapeutic communication to establish a relationship with patients, families, and interprofessional teamStrong organizational and problem-solving skill as evidenced by capacity to prioritize multiple tasks and role componentsAbility to exercise judgment in interactions with physicians, interprofessional care team and patients and their familiesDemonstrates proficient time management skillsEssential Functions:Demonstrates leadership as a clinical resource, interprofessional consultant, and patient/family advocateCollaborates to foster healthy relationships in the work environmentCoordinates appropriate, timely patient care under physician supervisorFunctions as a quality care provider, coordinating, maintaining, and promoting the health of the patientImplements department strategies to achieve financial targetsPromotes quality health care through integration of current research into practiceSupplemental Requirements:On Call: YesTravel within the Houston Metropolitan area: YesTravel outside Houston Metropolitan area: NoCompany Profile:With more than 40 locations throughout the Greater Houston area, Houston Methodist Primary Care Group brings quality, compassionate care to the entire family and to the communities where our patients work and live. As part of the Houston Methodist health system one of the nation's leading health systems the Primary Care Group offers efficient access to world-class specialty care and hospital services from a network comprised of the nation's leading hospitals and health care professionals.Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.