Community Health & Wellness Nurse Practitioner (APRN)

Job Details:

Salary Range: Undisclosed, Provides low- or no-cost chronic disease screenings, primary care services, health education, and preventive care to individuals within the community. Delivers evidence-based diabetes management and obesity-related interventions designed to improve health outcomes and reduce barriers to care.

Serves as a clinical resource and educator by conducting community wellness classes, providing patient education, promoting disease prevention, and collaborating with healthcare providers and community partners to improve population health across the service area.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Provide low- or no-cost primary care services to individuals across the lifespan in accordance with professional standards and organizational policies. Conduct low- or no-cost chronic disease screenings focused on prevention, early detection, and intervention.

Assess, diagnose, treat, and manage acute and chronic health conditions within the APRN scope of practice. Develop individualized care plans that address physical, behavioral, nutritional, and lifestyle factors affecting health outcomes.

Deliver evidence-based diabetes management services, including assessment, monitoring, patient education, and care coordination. Implement evidence-based obesity-related interventions designed to improve health outcomes and support healthy lifestyle changes.

Provide individualized patient education regarding disease prevention, medication management, nutrition, physical activity, and self-management of chronic conditions.

Host and facilitate community health and wellness classes focused on disease prevention, diabetes management, obesity reduction, healthy living, and other community health priorities. Collaborate with the Registered Dietitian to provide coordinated nutrition and wellness services.

Promote preventive healthcare services through community outreach, screenings, health fairs, and educational events. Identify patient risk factors and make referrals to appropriate medical, behavioral health, social service, and community resources.

Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests as permitted by scope of practice and organizational policy. Prescribe medications and treatments in accordance with state and federal regulations and organizational policies.

Maintain accurate, timely, and complete documentation within the electronic health record and other required systems. Monitor patient progress and modify treatment plans as clinically indicated.

Collaborate with physicians, nurses, dietitians, therapists, community organizations, and other healthcare professionals to ensure continuity of care. Assist with collection, tracking, and reporting of program data, outcomes, performance measures, and quality indicators.

Participate in quality improvement initiatives designed to improve patient outcomes and enhance program effectiveness. Provide care appropriate for the patients served based on demonstrated knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span.

Assess and interpret patient data to identify healthcare needs and provide age-appropriate care. Maintain professional competency through continuing education and required certifications. OTHER SIGNIFICANT REQUIREMENTS: Maintain confidentiality on a daily basis.

Work well with other employees, physicians, community partners, and interdisciplinary care teams. Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

Promote positive public relations within the community while working with patients, families, healthcare providers, schools, businesses, civic organizations, and community stakeholders. Follow standard precautions when providing direct patient care or handling potentially infectious materials.

Participate in community outreach activities, health fairs, screening events, wellness initiatives, and educational programming. Support organizational efforts to improve access to care, chronic disease management, preventive services, and community health outcomes. WHY EHD?

PEOPLE FIRST Our staff is our most valued asset. Electra Hospital District operates eleven businesses that work as a team to provide complete continuity of care for our patients. We know that people make the difference and consider our team members the best in the business.

BENEFITS & COMPENSATION It takes the best of the best to provide superior patient care. Our employees make a difference in our quality care, and we reward them for their dedication. We offer competitive, market-driven compensation and benefit plans.

CULTURE & SUPPORT We believe that the best patient care comes from happy employees. At Electra Hospital District, we strive to create a family culture with open lines of communication. A dedicated employee appreciation committee provides year-round fun at all our locations.

Qualifications

EDUCATION: Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) from an accredited Advanced Practice Registered Nurse program required. EXPERIENCE: Minimum two years of clinical nursing experience preferred.

Experience in primary care, family practice, chronic disease management, community health, population health, preventive care, or rural healthcare preferred.

PERSONAL JOB-RELATED SKILLS: Knowledge of primary care principles, chronic disease prevention and management, population health strategies, evidence-based clinical practice, and patient education. Strong assessment, diagnostic, and clinical decision-making skills.

Ability to educate patients and community members regarding healthy lifestyle choices and disease prevention. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with interdisciplinary healthcare teams and community partners.

LICENSURE, REGISTRY, CERTIFICATIONS: Current license as a Registered Nurse and Advanced Practice Registered Nurse in the State of Texas required. National certification appropriate to APRN specialty required. Current DEA registration required or obtained within organizational guidelines.

Current BLS certification required. Current ACLS certification required. Valid state driver's license required. PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS: Duties require frequent walking, sitting, standing, bending, reaching, and computer work.

Lifting up to 52 pounds and occasional heavy lifting in supporting or moving patients that may suddenly become weak or helpless. Requires travel throughout the service area for outreach activities, screenings, and educational events.

Ability to assess patient needs, make sound clinical decisions, and communicate effectively in a variety of healthcare and community settings.