Medical APRN
Listed compensation
$142k-$172k
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time · on-site
- Call expectations
- Includes call
- Weekends
- Includes weekends
Job description
Join Texas Health & Human Services Commission as a Medical APRN – State Facility, Day Shift in AUSTIN, TX, US. Join the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and be part of a team committed to creating a positive impact in the lives of fellow Texans. At HHSC, your contributions matter, and we support you at each stage of your life and work journey.
Benefits & Compensation
- Pension plan offered.
- 100% Paid Employee Health Insurance
- Generous Time Off
- Career Advancement Opportunities
- PSLF Eligible
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- On-site position.
- Call responsibilities required.
- Weekend coverage may be required.
Apply to join Texas Health & Human Services Commission as a Medical APRN – State Facility, Day Shift.
Key Responsibilities
The Advanced Practice RN oversees and performs advanced clinical medical care, including assessments, diagnosis, and treatment planning for patients with intellectual and developmental disabilities. They also provide medical support to employees injured on the job and supervise medical staff within the facility.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a master's degree or higher from an accredited APRN program and possess a current Texas nursing license. At least two years of clinical nursing experience is required, along with NPI and DEA registration.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Family Medicine — Nurse Practitioner Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$157k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $162k in an average-cost state. 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 50 active Family Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 16% are remote, 46% have no call, 56% require no weekends.
Location & Logistics
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$157k midpoint, that is roughly $6k–$11k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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