Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)

The Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) is an advanced practice registered nurse who provides comprehensive, evidence‑based primary and episodic care to patients across the lifespan in alignment with the mission, values, and clinical standards of East Houston Medical Center (EHMC). The FNP functions as an integral member of a multidisciplinary team, promoting exceptional patient outcomes, service excellence, and a culture of safety for the diverse East Houston community.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high‑quality primary and urgent care, including comprehensive histories, physical examinations, and age‑appropriate screenings for patients from infancy through older adulthood.
  
• Diagnose and manage acute and chronic health conditions (e.g., hypertension, diabetes, minor injuries, infections) and develop individualized, evidence‑based treatment plans.
  
• Prescribe and manage medications, durable medical equipment, and other therapeutic interventions in accordance with Texas law, EHMC policies, and current clinical guidelines.
  
• Order, perform, and interpret appropriate laboratory tests, imaging studies, and other diagnostics; refine plans of care based on clinical findings and patient response.
  
• Provide proactive health promotion, disease prevention, and risk‑reduction counseling, including immunizations and routine screening programs tailored to the East Houston population.
  
• Educate patients and families on diagnoses, treatment options, self‑management strategies, and lifestyle modifications that support long‑term wellness and health equity.
  
• Coordinate care and make timely referrals to EHMC specialists, ancillary services, and community resources to optimize continuity of care and patient experience.
  
• Maintain meticulous, timely, and compliant documentation in the electronic health record, reflecting clinical reasoning, interventions, and patient response.
  
• Collaborate closely with physicians, nurses, case managers, and allied health professionals to support integrated care pathways, throughput, and quality metrics across EHMC.
  
• Uphold and model EHMC’s standards for patient safety, infection prevention, regulatory compliance, and service excellence in every patient and family encounter.
  

Core Competencies

• Clinical Excellence: Applies advanced assessment, diagnostic reasoning, and evidence‑based interventions to deliver safe, high‑value care in a fast‑paced hospital environment.
  
• Patient‑Centered Service: Builds trusting, long‑term relationships with patients and families, honoring cultural, linguistic, and socioeconomic diversity within East Houston.
  
• Collaborative Leadership: Functions as a clinical leader and collaborative partner, contributing to inter professional rounds, quality initiatives, and performance‑improvement projects.
  
• Communication: Demonstrates polished, compassionate, and clear communication in all interactions, including patient education, hand offs, and documentation.
  
• Professionalism & Integrity: Maintains the highest ethical standards, respects confidentiality, and consistently represents EHMC’s reputation for compassionate, world‑class care.
  

About East Houston Medical Center

East Houston Medical Center is a leading integrated healthcare system and acute care hospital serving the Eastern Houston region, recognized for advanced emergency services, specialty care, and patient satisfaction that ranks among the highest in Texas. With state‑of‑the‑art facilities, board‑certified physicians, and a mission to treat every patient like family, EHMC offers FNPs a dynamic environment in which to practice at the top of their license and shape the health of a vibrant community.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Master’s or Doctoral degree in Nursing from an accredited graduate nursing program with a focus on family practice.
  
• Current licensures as a Registered Nurse (RN) and Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) in the State of Texas (or eligibility to obtain).
  
• National certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP‑C or FNP‑BC) by a recognized certifying body (e.g., AANP or ANCC).
  
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certifications; additional life support credentials as required by EHMC clinical area.
  
• Minimum of one to three years of recent FNP or advanced practice experience in a primary care, ambulatory, or acute‑care setting preferred; new graduates with exceptional clinical performance may be considered.
  
• Demonstrated proficiency in electronic health records, e‑prescribing, and use of clinical decision‑support tools.