Nurse Practitioner Urgent Care

Position Highlights Practice Setting

Busy Urgent Care clinic serving a mixed patient population.

Treating patients ages 6 months and older.

Located in the rapidly growing community of Hutto.

Updated clinic space with strong operational support.

Average 25‑30 patients per day.

Broad urgent care scope including acute illness and minor injury management.

• Collaborative clinic environment:
• 5 Primary Care Physicians
• 1 Endocrinology Physician
• Dedicated support staff:
• 1 LVN and 1 CMA (1:1 support ratio)
• 3 Patient Services Specialists (PSS)
• Lab services available Monday‑Friday.

Clinic hours:

• Monday‑Friday: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
• Saturday & Sunday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Rotating two‑week schedule:

• Week 1:
  Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
• Week 2:
  Wednesday, Thursday

Provides built‑in extended time off during rotation.

• Provide autonomous urgent care management.
• Evaluate and treat acute conditions and minor injuries.
• Manage a diverse patient population across all ages (6 months+).

• Moonlighting opportunities available.
• Opportunity to practice independently while still having physician collaboration.

• Education:
  
  Graduate of an accredited program.
• Experience:
  
  Minimum 1 year of clinical experience preferred.
• Certification/Licence/Registration:
  Current license to practice as a Nurse Practitioner in Texas; RN licence with compact privilege for RNs and LVNs, and Texas APRN; BLS within 30 days of hire;
  Certification from an accredited board as an APRN for the patient population of focus required.

• Assesses the physical and mental condition of patients by performing and obtaining comprehensive or problem‑focused physical examinations and medical histories.
• Orders, collects, interprets, and evaluates laboratory and other diagnostic tests to assess patient problems and health‑care needs.
• Prescribes or recommends medical drug therapies or other treatments. Performs procedures following approved policies, focusing on efficacy, safety, and cost. Recommends interventions to change behavior linked to health risks.
• Formulates and implements patient treatment plans based on assessments and evidence‑based medicine. Collaborates with physicians and team members when needed. Evaluates patient’s response to care and its effectiveness.
• Counsels patients and families on medical processes, illness management, medication, nutrition, and health promotion. Counsels patients about drug regimens and possible side effects or interactions with food supplements, over‑the‑counter medications, and herbal remedies.
• Maintains appropriate records detailing the patient’s treatment plans and outcomes. Initiates timely consultation and referral when the problem exceeds scope of practice or expertise.
• Provides consultation level services for conditions/problems related to the provider’s specialty and training.
• Performs invasive procedures specific to scope of practice and provider’s level of expertise as delegated by supervising Physician.
• May be required to perform patient care duties beyond regular schedule based on coverage needs of the department.

• Knowledge of information and techniques is needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health‑care measures.
• Knowledge of practices, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Critical thinking and complex problem‑solving skills.
• Skill in the use of computers and related software applications.
• Ability to develop and implement comprehensive outcomes‑based patient treatment plans.
• Ability to counsel patients concerning medical and psychological/psychiatric conditions, treatment plans, and behavior modification.
• Ability to interpret and evaluate laboratory and other diagnostic tests.
• Texas RN licence or RN licence with compact privilege from a state in the Nurse Licensure Compact for RNs and LVNs, and Texas APRN.
• Current licence to practice as a Nurse…