Family Practitioner Jobs in Texas

Job Description:

The Family Nurse Practitioner will function within any program operated by Serenity Light in accordance with State licensure. Programs operated by Serenity Light include residential substance use treatment facilities, day treatment programs, and intensive outpatient programs. The Family Nurse Practitioner will be primarily responsible for overseeing medical management of clients with substance use disorder, mental health conditions, and chronic medical conditions in accordance with standardized procedures and that of supervising physician staff. The Family Nurse Practitioner will assess clients, Initiate, or modify treatment within his/her scope of practice and seek consultation with supervising physician staff when clinically indicated. The Family Nurse Practitioner will participate in treatment team meetings with multidisciplinary staff members and participate in treatment planning for assigned clients. Services provided by the Family Nurse Practitioner will primarily be provided in-person but may be delivered virtually when necessary. The Family Nurse Practitioner will participate in rotating weekly on-call services. On-call services will cover a staff on-site that are within nursing professionals' scope of practice to ensure appropriate care is delivered in a timely manner.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assume principal responsibility for the medical, psychiatric, and addiction care needs of clients under direction of the supervising physician.
• Perform History & Physicals and/or review and update outside provider H&Ps for new admissions to residential treatment centers.
• Perform admission assessments and contribute to development of client-specific treatment plans.
• Assess clients and order medications as necessary to treat identified medical, psychiatric, and/or substance use disorders.
• Order and interpret specific laboratory studies when clinically indicated.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary treatment team members at SHWC.
• Coordinate with clients outside providers, when clinically indicated.
• Counsel and educate clients on medical, psychiatric, and substance use conditions.
• Provide health education to staff (formally and informally) and clients related to medications, psychiatric conditions, substance use disorders, and medical conditions.
• Document in medical records in sufficient detail to Identify goals, interventions, outcomes and effectiveness of treatment.
• Consult with supervising physician for conditions outside of nurse practitioner scope and/or refer to specialized health resources for treatment.
• Utilize screening tools to monitor effectiveness of care provided.
• Adhere to infection control measures and maintains a safe environment of care for patients and staff.
• Signs, date and perform all charting, record keeping, and care plans in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Provides high-quality client-centered care.
• Validates medication orders are transmitted to pharmacies electronically, or via fax/phone when electronic health record downtimes occur.
• Ensures compliance with all medical/nursing and regulations for DHCS and Joint Commission and reordered from vendors as needed.

Work Environment:

• Working indoors and outdoors
• Exposed to extreme weather conditions in person and while driving
• Slippery and uneven walking surfaces
• Working around moving objects or vehicles
• Working in close proximity to others
• Typical office and computer lab environment
• Mostly indoor office environment with windows
• Offices with equipment noise
• Offices with frequent interruptions

Physical Demands:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times
• Attending conferences or training sessions
• Prolonged periods of walking, including stairs
• Offices with frequent interruption

Travel Required:

• Ability to travel to various office or facility locations.

Affirmative Action/EEOC Statement:

Serenity Light is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Family Nurse Practitioner Reporting Relationship:

The Family Nurse Practitioner will report directly to the Chief Nursing Officer with a dotted line relationship to the Chief Medical Officer and supervising physician staff. All client care concerns will be reported to the supervising physician(s) involved in client care as appropriate.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Education & Qualification Requirements:

• Current Registered Nursing (RN) License required
• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited University required
• Master's Degree from an accredited nurse practitioner program
• Active registration as a Nurse Practitioner by the California Board of Registered Nursing
• Certification from a national accrediting body, such as the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) (e.g. Family Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, etc.)
  • Alternatively, eligibility within 90-days of hire
• Active Nurse Practitioner Furnishing license
  • Alternatively, eligibility within 90-days of hire
• Active DEA number and "X" Waiver to prescribe buprenorphine products
  • Alternatively, eligibility within 90-days of hire
• Active Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Demonstrated experience and education in providing care for clients with mental health and substance use disorders.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

• Excellent communication skills
• Basic computer skills
• Must have valid Driver's License
• Adept counseling abilities
• Ability to coordinate with professionals from diverse backgrounds
• Commitment to the philosophy of recovery and continuity of the program
• Customer service oriented, professional attitude
• Current TB Test, CPR/First Aid

Work authorization/security clearance requirements:

• Valid Driver’s License
• Must possess a current CPR and First Aid certification.