Urgent Care / Emergency Department Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Methodist Legacy ER and Urgent Care is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) for a new full-time position at our Melissa, Texas location. This is a hybrid emergency department and urgent care facility offering 24/7 ER services combined with daily urgent care. You will provide direct patient care in a fast-paced environment with on-site labs and X-rays, working alongside board-certified physicians and ER-trained staff.

Clinical Setting

This role is based in a combined Emergency Room and Urgent Care facility operating 24/7. The setting includes hospital-level equipment and ER-trained staff, with billing adjusted to reflect the actual level of care provided to each patient.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial patient screenings, including comprehensive histories and physical examinations
• Utilize the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care
• Provide direct and indirect patient care, including therapeutic and diagnostic interventions in accordance with established policies and standards
• Assist physicians with patient examinations and treatments; communicate patient status, assessments, and recommendations as needed
• Administer medications, treatments, and IV therapy per physician orders; monitor and document patient responses
• Collect specimens, perform laboratory testing, and adhere to all lab policies and procedures
• Deliver patient and family education, including discharge planning and age-appropriate health information
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to ensure high-quality, patient-centered care
• Respond promptly and professionally to emergency situations
• Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation in electronic and paper medical records
• Ensure a clean, safe, and organized clinical environment; clean, stock, and prepare treatment rooms
• Safely operate and maintain medical equipment and supplies in compliance with OSHA and organizational standards
• Participate in required training, certifications, continuing education, and staff meetings
• Maintain all required professional licenses, certifications, and competencies

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Advanced Practice Provider program
• Unrestricted registered Advanced Practice Provider license in the state of Texas
• Current ACLS certification
• Current PALS/ENCP certification
• Current CPR/BLS certification
• Knowledge of the nursing process and its application, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in a patient care setting
• Experience in an Urgent Care or ER/ICU environment

Schedule

This is a full-time position with 24/7 ER and daily urgent care hours. The position comes with a new increased competitive pay structure and monthly bonus potential.