At Wellness Pointe, everyone will receive an exceptional quality of care. The center has expanded into a multifaceted clinic that offers obstetrics, pediatrics, general medicine, family planning, and dentistry. Some of the other services offered by our well qualified staff include education, intervention, and management of the many social issues that impact our community. Everyone is treated in complete confidence. Medicaid, Medicare, and most private health insurance is accepted.

The Family Nurse Practitioner will primarily provide health care services to patients under direction and responsibility of a physician. This includes, patient examination, comprehensive physical examinations, and compiles patient medical data, including health history and results of physical examination.

• Assesses the physical condition of a group of patients by performing physical examinations and obtaining medical histories.
• Formulates the medical plan and prognosis based on patient’s condition.
• Consults with physician(s) regarding patient health care plans and treatment.
• Orders, interprets, and evaluates diagnostic tests to identify and assess the patient’s clinical problems and health care needs.
• Performs selected procedures for therapeutic and/or diagnostic reasons within scope of validated competence.
• Initiates and/or recommends medical drug therapies or other forms of related therapeutic treatment and procedures in accordance with approved protocols/policy.
• Complies with medical records policies regarding the complete and accurate documentation of patient care. Initiates and maintains required records and legal documents.
• Participates in quality improvement activities.
• Counsels patients, families and significant others about health and illness, and promotes health maintenance.
• Evaluates, plans, implements, and re-evaluates the care of individuals requiring emergency measures.
• May refer patients to physician for consultation or to specialized health resources for treatment.
• Carries out other duties as assigned.
• Demonstrated clinical competence and in-depth knowledge of specialty area; and demonstrated leadership, teaching, research and communication skills are required.
• Knowledge of goals and general methods of practices used by other professionals participating in public health programs.
• Ability to practice public health medicine; to work productively alongside professional associates and other groups within the community.
• Energetic, forward-thinking and creative individual with high ethical standards and an appropriate professional image.
• The ability to work independently and effectively under pressure.
• Superior organizational and problem solving skills

• Licensure to practice as a Nurse Practitioner in the State of Texas.
• Nationally certified as a Nurse Practitioner as required under State Law.
• 3 years preferred general or community health nursing experience.
• Mental and physical health sufficient to meet the demands of the position.
• Must be able to adhere to all client related policies and procedures
including confidentiality.
• Requires a valid Texas Driver's License, appropriate driving record and auto liability insurance that meets the minimum required by State or Texas statute.

Wellness Pointe is an Equal Opportunity, 'Veteran Friendly' Employer.