Nurse Practitioner - Emergency Department (Full Time)

Moore County Hospital District is seeking a Nurse Practitioner for the Emergency Department in Dumas, Texas. This full-time position offers the opportunity to provide high-quality, evidence-based emergency medical care to a diverse patient population presenting with acute illnesses and injuries across a broad spectrum of acuity levels.

Clinical Setting

You will work in a collaborative emergency department environment alongside physicians, nursing staff, consultants, and ancillary departments. The role emphasizes teamwork, clinical excellence, patient safety, and continuous improvement within a rural healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, diagnose, treat, and manage patients with acute illnesses and injuries
• Obtain comprehensive histories and physical examinations
• Order and interpret diagnostic studies
• Develop and implement treatment plans
• Perform approved procedures within scope of practice
• Document patient encounters accurately and timely
• Facilitate appropriate patient disposition including discharge, admission, transfer, or specialty consultation
• Collaborate closely with the supervising physician and seek physician consultation as outlined in departmental policies
• Maintain proficiency in emergency medicine practices and comply with hospital policies, clinical protocols, quality initiatives, trauma and sepsis guidelines, and applicable state and federal regulations
• Actively participate in departmental quality improvement initiatives, patient safety programs, continuing education, and performance improvement activities
• Manage multiple patients simultaneously and respond appropriately to emergent situations
• Provide compassionate, patient-centered care while maintaining high standards of clinical excellence and customer service

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school offering an advanced degree in Nurse Practice (ARNP)
• Unrestricted license to practice as a Nurse Practitioner within Texas
• Current DEA certificate without restriction
• BLS, ACLS, PALS, and ATLS or TNCC certification (or equivalent emergency medicine certifications as required)
• Strong clinical judgment and effective communication skills
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications

• 3-5 years of emergency medicine experience

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Texas County and District Retirement System with 170% employer match
• Eligibility to contribute to a 457(b) retirement plan