What are the responsibilities and job description for the Family Nurse Practitioner position at South Plains Rural Health Services?
South Plains Rural Health Services, Inc. is seeking a dependable and patient-focused Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) to join our healthcare team. This position provides primary care services to patients in a rural health clinic setting while working closely with physicians, nursing staff, and clinical support teams to deliver quality patient care.
What You'll Do
What You'll Do
- Assess, diagnose, treat, and monitor acute and chronic medical conditions
- Perform complete physical examinations and patient assessments
- Obtain and document patient medical histories
- Order and interpret routine diagnostic tests, labs, and x-rays
- Prescribe medications and develop treatment plans within scope of practice
- Educate and counsel patients and families on health management and prevention
- Collaborate with physicians and healthcare team members regarding patient care
- Refer patients to specialists or higher levels of care when necessary
- Maintain accurate and timely patient documentation in the EHR
- Participate in quality improvement and patient care initiatives
- Follow infection control and patient safety guidelines
- Current Family Nurse Practitioner license in Texas
- Graduation from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program
- Current CPR/BLS certification
- Strong clinical assessment and communication skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
- Experience in primary care or rural health preferred
- Bilingual English/Spanish preferred
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Medical, dental, vision, retirement, PTO, and paid holidays
- Employer-paid life insurance
- Eligible employees and dependents may receive clinic services at a discounted rate
- HRSA/NHSC Loan Repayment eligible site may be available
- English required
- Spanish preferred
- Texas APRN License required
- Family Nurse Practitioner Certification required
- DEA certification preferred
- CPR/BLS certification required