Primary & Post Acute Care Nurse Practitioner

Job Description

Job description:

Accura Health is seeking an experienced PRN Field Nurse Practitioner in the Denton county Territory to provide high-quality primary and post-acute care services to complex patients in the home setting. This role focuses on Transitional Care Management (TCM) and House Calls, with an emphasis on preventing avoidable hospitalizations and improving patient outcomes. The Nurse Practitioner will manage an assigned coverage area and work collaboratively with physicians, care teams, and internal clinical staff.

Key Responsibilities
Clinical Care & Patient Management

• Conduct in-home evaluations and follow-up visits for complex post-acute patients
• Perform comprehensive routine and urgent assessments
• Document findings, treatments, and care plans accurately and timely
• Provide physical and emotional support to patients and families during periods of illness or crisis
• Prevent unnecessary emergency room visits and hospital readmissions through proactive care

Care Coordination & Communication

• Communicate clinical findings and care recommendations with the Medical Director, ordering physicians, care team, and internal staff
• Coordinate all aspects of patient care across disciplines
• Collaborate with primary and specialty providers to ensure continuity of care

Diagnostics, Treatment & Prescribing

• Order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests (laboratory and radiology) within scope of practice
• Prescribe medications, including controlled substances, per licensure and collaborative agreements
• Order treatments and durable medical equipment (DME) as clinically indicated
• Implement therapeutic and corrective interventions as appropriate

Documentation & Compliance

• Maintain accurate, compliant patient records to support quality care and reimbursement
• Ensure compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and collaborative practice agreements
• Initiate and support reimbursement processes for services rendered
• Adhere strictly to HIPAA and confidentiality standards

Professional Development & Leadership

• Assist with training, mentoring, and supervision of nursing trainees and advanced practice students
• Participate in development and refinement of clinical practice guidelines
• Engage in ongoing professional development and continuing education
• Support a culture of quality, accountability, and clinical excellence

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Supervise nursing trainees, graduate nurses, and advanced practice students during field placements
• Participate in interdisciplinary supervision of medical, social work, and allied health trainees as assigned

Qualifications
Required

• Certified Nurse Practitioner (NP)
• Active Texas Nurse Practitioner license in good standing
• Minimum 2 years of Nurse Practitioner experience
• Minimum 2 years of Primary Care experience
• Valid CPR certification
• Valid Texas driver’s license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation
• Authorized to work legally in the United States

Preferred

• Experience in post-acute care, geriatrics, home health, or transitional care
• Strong care coordination and documentation skills

Medical Specialties Supported

• Primary Care
• Geriatrics
• Home Health
• Internal Medicine
• Wound Care
• Pediatrics (as applicable)

Accura Health provides comprehensive, patient-centered healthcare services through in-home House Calls and Transitional Care Management (TCM) programs. Our team focuses on improving patient outcomes by providing convenient, personalized care for patients in their homes and supporting them during the transition from hospital or other healthcare settings back to the community.

Accura Health provides comprehensive, patient-centered healthcare services through in-home House Calls and Transitional Care Management (TCM) programs. Our team focuses on improving patient outcomes by providing convenient, personalized care for patients in their homes and supporting them during the transition from hospital or other healthcare settings back to the community.