Pulmonology Nurse Practitioner
Mcallen, TX, 78501, USA
- Healthcare
- Full-time
- Pulmonology nurse practitioner
- post-acute care
- skilled nursing facility
The Pulmonology Nurse Practitioner provides specialized patient care in skilled nursing and long-term care settings, focusing on pulmonary and post-acute care to reduce hospital readmissions. Responsibilities include performing health assessments, developing treatment plans, prescribing medications, coordinating care, and maintaining accurate medical records. The role requires active APRN licensure, experience in post-acute care, strong clinical skills, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
The NextGen Post Acute Care is a multi-specialty practice group specializing in pulmonary, infectious disease, cardiology, and post-acute care. We currently have over 100 providers delivering specialized care to patients in skilled nursing facilities across Florida, Ohio, Tennessee, and now in Pennsylvania and Texas.
A core aspect of our program is reducing hospital readmissions, ensuring responsible stewardship, and optimizing patient care within these facilities. Our Corporate Headquarters is in Hallandale Beach Florida.
Our Mission Statement: We streamline patient care by ensuring real-time response, quality assurance, accurate medical decision-making, and thorough documentation, thereby improving both patient outcomes and facility efficiency.
Job Responsibilities
- Deliver direct patient care in skilled nursing, rehab, and long-term care settings
- Perform health assessments and physical examinations
- Diagnose and develop treatment plans tailored to each patient
- Prescribe medications per Florida guidelines and clinical best practices
- Complete documentation and maintain accurate health records (EMR/EHR)
- Conduct admission and discharge evaluations
- Coordinate care with physicians, facility staff, and specialists
- Promote preventive health practices and counsel patients on healthy living
- Ensure continuity and quality of care with timely interventions
- Participate in facility rounds and contribute to reducing hospital readmissions
- Educate patients and families about treatment plans and care routines
- Comply with infection control standards and regulatory policies
Qualifications
- Active Florida APRN license
- DEA registration (preferred)
- BLS and ACLS certifications
- Active NPI
- Minimum of 3 years of nursing experience (Skilled Nursing preferred)
- Knowledge of post-acute care and geriatric best practices
- Strong communication, assessment, and leadership skills
- Experience with EMR/EHR systems (Point Click Care/ Matrix)
- Comfortable working independently in a fast-paced, clinical environment
Working Hours:
5 Days a week with weekend availability (Pulmonary Specialty)
Skills:
The ideal candidate should have experience or knowledge in the following areas:
- Performing physical exams and patient observations
- Behavioral health assessment
- Setting up and monitoring medical equipment
- Communicating test results to patients and their families
- Recording patient medical histories
- Family planning services
- Post-acute care experience (Preferred)
- Senior care practices
- Medical-surgical nursing techniques
- Strong anatomy knowledge
Job Type: Full-Time
Benefits:
- Census Planning
- Ongoing Education
- Competitive Pay Structure
- Moxie Link (Quality Assurance Team)
- Paid Training
- Facility Shadowing
- Malpractice Coverage
Medical Specialty:
- Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine
- Pulmonology
- Acute Care
Job Type: Full-time
Experience:
- Pulmonology: 2 years (Required)
- Nursing home: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- NPI License (Required)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Required)
Work Location: In person




