Nurse Practitioner (NP)

Nurse PractitionerFull-Time Physician-Supervised State

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Job Description

Job Details: Job Location: Skilled Nursing at Larkspur - Lufkin, TX 75904, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Job Category: Ancillary Services, Location: Lufkin, TX & Woodville, TX Travel Required: Yes, routine travel between assigned Texas skilled nursing facilities.

Schedule

Full time Nurse Practitioner role with a blend of onsite, facility‑based, and administrative responsibilities. Reports to: VP Advanced Primary Care Practice

What We Offer

You Competitive pay Performance‑based bonus opportunities Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance Additional supplemental benefits (life insurance, disability, accident, etc.) 401(k) with company match Generous paid time off (PTO/Sick) Clear career growth and advancement opportunities A supportive and vibrant company culture Many more employee perks and benefits Job Summary 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.

Qualifications: Qualifications

  • 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 Preferred
  • 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 Essential

Duties

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 Travel

Requirements

Travel required between assigned facilities Must meet company driving standards Must maintain valid driver’s license and automobile insurance Must be able to independently travel to all assigned locations Physical & Psychological Demands Prolonged sitting; occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, or stretching Manual dexterity to operate medical equipment and office technology Requires close and peripheral vision, hearing, and ability to adjust focus Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 lbs Ability to follow universal precautions for blood‑borne pathogens Moderate to intense concentration required due to clinical complexity Work Environment Combination of administrative and clinical duties Occasional exposure to variable temperatures, airborne particles, and body fluids Moderate noise levels Reasonable accommodations available upon request Please visit cantexcc.com for more information about this location.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We offer an excellent benefit plan to include 401(k) with match, CEU reimbursement, vacation, sick time, holidays, medical, dental, and supplemental insurance plans, as well as a highly competitive compensation package.

Key Responsibilities

The Nurse Practitioner provides holistic, patient-centered care to geriatric members in skilled nursing facilities by diagnosing and managing acute and chronic conditions. They collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to perform health risk assessments, develop individualized care plans, and ensure clinical quality benchmarks are met.

Requirements

Candidates must be graduates of an accredited NP program with active RN and NP licensure and board certification. At least two years of experience in adult, geriatric, or family practice settings is preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

CPR (preferred)Board Certification (preferred)

Key Skills

Geriatric assessmentClinical diagnosisHealth risk assessmentTreatment planningEvidence-based practiceInterdisciplinary collaborationHIPAA complianceElectronic health recordsClinical leadership

Geriatrics — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

Of the 50 active Nurse Practitioner listings this role was benchmarked against, 20% are remote, 48% have no call, 66% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

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Work-life snapshot

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Better work-life than 20% of Geriatrics (NP) listings

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  • On-site

Living in Lufkin

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$225k
Typical market rent
$1,377/mo
Residents’ average commute
17 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Cantex Continuing Care Network

Hospitals and Health Care
Carrollton, TX
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive pay
Performance-based bonus opportunities
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Accident insurance
401(k) with company match
Generous paid time off (PTO/Sick)