PT FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER (FNP)

PT Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)

Cedar Park - Austin, TX 78756

Job Description

Job Title: PT Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)

Department: Medical

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

The Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) provides medical evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, and withdrawal management for clients admitted to the medically supervised detoxification program. The FNP collaborates with nursing, clinical, and leadership teams to ensure safe, evidence-based care, appropriate medical stabilization, and continuity of treatment while maintaining compliance with all applicable federal and state regulations, Joint Commission standards, HIPAA, DEA requirements, and organizational policies.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform admission history and physical examinations and determine medical appropriateness for detoxification services.
• Assess withdrawal severity using evidence-based assessment tools, including CIWA, COWS, and other clinically indicated protocols.
• Develop, implement, and modify individualized detoxification treatment plans.
• Prescribe medications and manage withdrawal symptoms within the scope of licensure and established medical protocols.
• Conduct ongoing medical assessments, evaluate client progress, and address acute medical concerns throughout treatment.
• Review laboratory results, diagnostic testing, vital signs, and nursing assessments to guide clinical decision-making.
• Determine when a client requires transfer to a higher level of medical care.
• Collaborate with nursing, therapists, admissions, and other members of the interdisciplinary treatment team to coordinate care and discharge planning.
• Complete accurate and timely medical documentation, including history and physicals, progress notes, medication orders, and discharge summaries in the electronic medical record.
• Maintain compliance with applicable licensing requirements, DEA regulations, HIPAA, Joint Commission standards, organizational policies, and evidence-based clinical practice.
• Participate in quality improvement activities, regulatory readiness, and medical staff meetings.
• Maintain required licensure, certifications, and continuing education.
• Perform other duties as assigned. The duties listed in this job description may not be inclusive of all requirements of this position. Additional duties may be assigned by leadership.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None.

Education and Licensure

• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) from an accredited program.
• Current, unrestricted Texas Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) license.
• Current national board certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner.
• Current DEA registration with prescriptive authority.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification preferred.

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Clinical Assessment & Decision Making performs comprehensive medical assessments; interprets clinical findings accurately; exercises sound clinical judgment and makes timely, evidence-based decisions.
• Communication expresses medical information clearly and professionally, both verbally and in writing; actively listens; communicates effectively with clients, families, and interdisciplinary team members.
• Collaboration works effectively with physicians, nurses, therapists, and other members of the treatment team; supports coordinated care and positive client outcomes.
• Professionalism & Ethics demonstrates integrity, maintains confidentiality, upholds professional standards, and consistently complies with organizational policies, HIPAA, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Critical Thinking & Problem Solving identifies medical concerns promptly; analyzes clinical information effectively; prioritizes interventions and responds appropriately to changing client conditions.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Language Skills

Ability to communicate effectively with clients, families, physicians, nursing staff, and interdisciplinary team members. Ability to prepare clear, accurate, and timely clinical documentation.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to perform medication calculations, interpret laboratory values and diagnostic findings, and apply clinical data to patient care.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to assess complex medical conditions, prioritize interventions, exercise independent clinical judgment, and respond appropriately to medical emergencies.

Computer Skills

• Electronic Medical Records (EMR)
• Electronic prescribing systems
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Standard medical documentation software

Physical Demands

This position requires frequent standing, walking, sitting, bending, reaching, and occasional lifting of up to 25 pounds. The employee must be able to perform patient assessments and respond promptly during medical emergencies. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment

Work is performed within a licensed behavioral health detoxification facility providing 24-hour medical services. The position requires frequent interaction with clients experiencing substance withdrawal and collaboration with interdisciplinary treatment teams. The employee may be exposed to communicable illnesses and behavioral health crises and is expected to follow all infection control, safety, confidentiality, and regulatory requirements.