Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)Nexus Neurorecovery Center - ConroePosition SummaryThe Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) performs a variety of advanced clinical duties involved in assessing, treating, controlling, and preventing illness and disease within the facility. The FNP provides general medical care and treatment to patients/residents under the direction of the Medical Director and in collaboration with the interdisciplinary treatment team.
This role participates in the observation, assessment, diagnosis, intervention, evaluation, rehabilitation, patient education, and ongoing medical management of adults with complex neurological, behavioral, and rehabilitation needs.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities- Ensures services provided are consistent with the Texas Nursing Practice Act and all applicable regulatory standards.
- Obtains detailed patient histories and performs comprehensive physical examinations.
- Assesses and treats acute and chronic medical conditions while providing direct patient care.
- Performs emergency and life-saving procedures as necessary.
- Communicates with supervising physicians regarding unusual findings, emergencies, or conditions requiring physician consultation.
- Practices proper safety, environmental, infection control, and behavioral management procedures.
- Documents patient progress, treatment interventions, and clinical findings in the medical record accurately and timely.
- Performs complete physical and neurological examinations utilizing interviews, health histories, physical assessments, and diagnostic testing.
- Orders and interprets laboratory and diagnostic studies and intervenes appropriately based on findings.
- Prescribes and administers medications and treatments in accordance with Texas APRN regulations and facility guidelines.
- Recommends and coordinates institutional and community resources to support patient and family needs.
- Collaborates with physicians, therapists, nursing staff, and interdisciplinary team members to manage acute and long-term medical needs.
- Ensures continuity of care between physician visits through ongoing patient monitoring and follow-up.
- Participates in rotating 24-hour medical call coverage.
- Provides education and clinical support to staff members.
- Participates in admissions meetings and weekly interdisciplinary treatment team meetings.
- Assists in developing individualized healthcare plans and goals for physician review.
- Recommends rehabilitative interventions including physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and behavioral supports as appropriate.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Patient PopulationThis role supports adult patients with:
- Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI)
- Stroke recovery
- Spinal cord injuries
- Neurological disorders
- Neurobehavioral conditions
- Complex rehabilitation needs
- Co-occurring medical and behavioral health conditions
QualificationsEducation- Master's Degree in Nursing as a Nurse Practitioner OR
- Master's Degree in Nursing with completion of a post-master's Nurse Practitioner Certification Program required.
Experience- Three (3) to five (5) years of experience preferred in long-term rehabilitation, neurorehabilitation, or neurobehavioral healthcare settings.
- Experience working with neurologically impaired or behaviorally complex patient populations strongly preferred.
Licensure & Certifications- Current Texas Registered Nurse (RN) license required.
- Current Texas Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN-NP) license required.
- Current BLS certification required and must remain active throughout employment.
- Behavioral management and de-escalation training required per facility guidelines.
- Certification in behavior management or related methodologies (SAMA, ABA, PIP, etc.) preferred.
