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.