Centrum Health
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.
HIGHLIGHTS
- Value-Based Care Model
- Over 20 clinic locations in Texas
- 100% outpatient primary care clinic setting seeing patients 18+
- Dedicated Medical Assistant and additional clinic support team
- Monday Friday schedule (some clinics have extended hours)
- Telehealth available for patients
- Guaranteed base salary with annual bonus program
- 401K with company matching
- Paid Time Off
- Sign-On Bonus eligible
DUTIES & 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 and billing software.
EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
- Nurse Practitioner and Registered Nurse licenses in the state of Texas.
- Board certification as a Nurse Practitioner in the specialty is preferred.
- National board certification as a Nurse Practitioner from an accredited agency.
- 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.
- Bilingual in English & Spanish preferred.
PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES
- Communicates effectively, speaking multiple languages is preferred.
- Collaborates with nurse practitioners, registered nurses, doctors, and other medical professionals.
- Problem-solves well independently and as part of a team.
- Develops strong relationships with patients and their families and has a stellar bedside manner.