Pt Family Nurse Practitioner; Fnp

Job Details

Job Location:

CEDAR PARK - AUSTIN, TX 78756

Position Type:
Part Time

Job Shift: Any

Job Title: PT Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)

Department:
Medical

FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt

The Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) provides medical evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, and withdrawal management for clients admitted to the medically supervised detoxification program. The FNP collaborates with nursing, clinical, and leadership teams to ensure safe, evidence-based care, appropriate medical stabilization, and continuity of treatment while maintaining compliance with all applicable federal and state regulations, Joint Commission standards, HIPAA, DEA requirements, and organizational policies.

• Perform admission history and physical examinations and determine medical appropriateness for detoxification services.
• Assess withdrawal severity using evidence-based assessment tools, including CIWA, COWS, and other clinically indicated protocols.
• Develop, implement, and modify individualized detoxification treatment plans.
• Prescribe medications and manage withdrawal symptoms within the scope of licensure and established medical protocols.
• Conduct ongoing medical assessments, evaluate client progress, and address acute medical concerns throughout treatment.
• Review laboratory results, diagnostic testing, vital signs, and nursing assessments to guide clinical decision-making.
• Determine when a client requires transfer to a higher level of medical care.
• Collaborate with nursing, therapists, admissions, and other members of the interdisciplinary treatment team to coordinate care and discharge planning.
• Complete accurate and timely medical documentation, including history and physicals, progress notes, medication orders, and discharge summaries in the electronic medical record.
• Maintain compliance with applicable licensing requirements, DEA regulations, HIPAA, Joint Commission standards, organizational policies, and evidence-based clinical practice.
• Participate in quality improvement activities, regulatory readiness, and medical staff meetings.
• Maintain required licensure, certifications, and continuing education.
• Perform other duties as assigned. The duties listed in this job description may not be inclusive of all requirements of this position. Additional duties may be assigned by leadership.

None.

• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) from an accredited program.
• Current, unrestricted Texas Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) license.
• Current national board certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner.
• Current DEA registration with prescriptive authority.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification preferred.

• Clinical Assessment & Decision Making – performs comprehensive medical assessments; interprets clinical findings accurately; exercises sound clinical judgment and makes timely, evidence-based decisions.
• Communication – expresses medical information clearly and professionally, both verbally and in writing; actively listens; communicates effectively with clients, families, and interdisciplinary team members.
• Collaboration – works effectively with physicians, nurses, therapists, and other members of the treatment team; supports coordinated care and positive client outcomes.
• Professionalism & Ethics – demonstrates integrity, maintains confidentiality, upholds professional standards, and consistently complies with organizational policies, HIPAA, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Critical Thinking & Problem Solving – identifies medical concerns promptly; analyzes clinical information effectively; prioritizes interventions and responds appropriately to changing client conditions.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.