Take Care Health Systems, the platform of  Walgreen’s Health and Wellness division, is an innovative organization that provides the American workforce with the benefits of improved wellness and preventive care. We operate on-site employee health centers, pharmacies and fitness centers for many of the country’s largest corporations and federal agencies.

We are seeking a full time Nurse Practitioner for our new Health Center located in Houston, TX!

The Nurse Practitioner will triage, assess, and treat occupational injuries/illnesses along with acute episodic problems; work closely with client regarding return to work case; supervise the LPN; coordinate and initiate wellness programs; and complete all aspects of medical surveillance exams.

Responsibilities:

 Provide general medical care and treatment to patients in health center

 Orders, interprets, and evaluates diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's clinical problems and health care needs.

 Records physical findings, and formulates treatment plan and prognosis.

 Provides written home-going instructions.

 

Discusses case with Physician and other health professionals to prepare comprehensive patient care plan.

 Prescribes or recommends drugs or other forms of treatment such as physical therapy, inhalation therapy, or related therapeutic procedures.

 Refers patients to Physician for consultation or to specialized health resources for treatment.

 Educates and coaches nursing staff on best nursing practices.

While working at this large employer site, you will have the ability to get to know your patients while helping to improve their health status and taking care of their immediate health needs.

 

 

To apply for this position please visit

www.takecarejobs.com  KEYWORD: Houston

Requirements:

 Master's degree (MSN) required.

 At least three years of clinical experience as a Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant in an ambulatory care, occupational health, or emergency department setting.

 Licensed as a Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner in the State of Texas, Nationally Certified as a Family or Adult Nurse Practitioner, Current Certification in Basic Life Support is required, Advanced Cardiac Life Support may also be required based on contract scope of services OR Licensed as a Physician Assistant in the State of Texas and Nationally Certified.

 Appropriate certification to write prescriptions under the authority of the Site Medical Director, if allowed within state of practice.

 Occupational experience helpful not required

 Must be able to work closely with collaborating physician and client

 Strong computer skills