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Cantex Continuing Care Network lists this Nurse Practitioner (NP) (24918) opportunity in lufkin, Texas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Nurse Practitioner (NP)
Skilled Nursing at Larkspur - Lufkin, TX 75904
Overview
Position Type Full Time Category Ancillary Services
Description
Location: Lufkin, TX & Woodville, TX
Travel Required: Yes, routine travel between assigned Texas skilled nursing facilities.
Schedule: Full time Nurse Practitioner role with a blend of onsite, facility-based, and administrative responsibilities.
Reports to: VP Advanced Primary Care Practice
What We Offer You
Competitive pay
Performance-based bonus opportunities
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
Additional supplemental benefits (life insurance, disability, accident, etc.)
401(k) with company match
Generous paid time off (PTO/Sick)
Clear career growth and advancement opportunities
A supportive and vibrant company culture
Many more employee perks and benefits
Job Summary
The Nurse Practitioner (NP) provides holistic, compassionate, and patient-centered care to adult and geriatric Members within skilled nursing and long-term care settings. As a full-time Nurse Practitioner, you will collaborate with physicians, RNs, case managers, and interdisciplinary care teams to diagnose, manage, and prevent acute and chronic conditions while promoting wellness and quality of life. This role includes accountability for Plan Medical Management, comprehensive health risk assessments, chronic disease management, and care coordination. The NP practices within the scope of state regulations, clinical protocols, and collaborative practice agreements, with a strong focus on post-acute care, provider-based care, and value-based clinical performance.
Qualifications
• 2 years of experience as a Nurse Practitioner in adult, geriatric, or family practice settings preferred.
• Strong ability to perform comprehensive adult/geriatric assessments and manage chronic disease
• Skilled in identifying risk factors, unmet needs, and gaps in care for senior populations
• Proficient in medication reconciliation and managing clinically complex patients
• Graduate of an accredited NP program (Adult/Gerontology Primary Care preferred)
• Active RN and NP licensure in the state of practice; board certified (AANP or ANCC)
• Current CPR certification
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and committed to ongoing learning and professional development
Preferred
• Geriatric certification (or willingness to obtain)
• Bilingual (English/Spanish)
• Familiarity with community resources and behavioral health needs
• Experience serving vulnerable, low-income, or disadvantaged populations
Essential Duties
Perform comprehensive health risk assessments for assigned Members
Collaborate with physicians, case managers, social workers, caregivers, and facility staff to coordinate care
Identify quality improvement opportunities and develop individualized care plans
Review and interpret medical, surgical, and social histories
Perform appropriate screening procedures and interpret diagnostic data
Recommend and implement treatment plans, including prescribing medications, ordering tests, and providing wellness counseling
Reconcile medications and ensure safe, appropriate use
Refer Members to PCPs, case management, or disease management programs as needed
Maintain compliance with HIPAA, confidentiality standards, and PHI regulations
Identify unmet needs and initiate appropriate referrals
Diagnose conditions and create comprehensive, evidence-based plans of care
Achieve clinical performance targets and quality benchmarks
Build positive rapport and engagement with Members and families
Communicate and collaborate with facility leadership to support Member care goals
Participate in committees related to clinical guidelines, quality improvement, and compliance
Maintain team schedules to ensure continuity of care
Travel independently to assigned facilities as required
Serve as a clinical leader within the facility, supporting provider-based care and post-acute care workflows
Travel Requirements
Travel required between assigned facilities
Must meet company driving standards
Must maintain valid driver's license and automobile insurance
Must be able to independently travel to all assigned locations
Physical & Psychological Demands
Prolonged sitting; occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, or stretching
Manual dexterity to operate medical equipment and office technology
Requires close and peripheral vision, hearing, and ability to adjust focus
Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 lbs
Ability to follow universal precautions for blood-borne pathogens
Moderate to intense concentration required due to clinical complexity
Work Environment
Combination of administrative and clinical duties
Occasional exposure to variable temperatures, airborne particles, and body fluids
Moderate noise levels
Reasonable accommodations available upon request
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We offer an excellent benefit plan to include 401(k) with match, CEU reimbursement, vacation, sick time, holidays, medical, dental, and supplemental insurance plans, as well as a highly competitive compensation package.
Worksite address
lufkin, TX, 75904, US
Who can apply
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