Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)

Houston, United States | Posted on 03/16/2026

It’s notjust treatment; it’s care thoughtfully delivered!

From the moment patients arrive, they are guided with compassion,clarity, and clinical excellence at every stage of their journey.Our teams work collaboratively to ensure timely access to care,seamless coordination, and ongoing support well beyond discharge.

With modern patient rooms, an in-house pharmacy, and hands‑onexecutive leadership, our hospital is dedicated to deliveringhealthcare where dignity, precision, and people always come first.

• Specialist consults withinrecord time.
• Advanced clinical care withexceptional patient services

Job Description

The FamilyNurse Practitioner (FNP) is an advanced practice registered nurse who providescomprehensive, evidence‑based primary and episodic care to patients across thelifespan in alignment with the mission, values, and clinical standards of East Houston Medical Center (EHMC). The FNP functions as an integral member of amultidisciplinary team, promoting exceptional patient outcomes, serviceexcellence, and a culture of safety for the diverse East Houston community.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliverhigh‑quality primary and urgent care, including comprehensive histories,physical examinations, and age‑appropriate screenings for patients frominfancy through older adulthood.
• Diagnoseand manage acute and chronic health conditions (e.g., hypertension,diabetes, minor injuries, infections) and develop individualized, evidence‑basedtreatment plans.
• Prescribeand manage medications, durable medical equipment, and other therapeuticinterventions in accordance with Texas law, EHMC policies, and currentclinical guidelines.
• Order,perform, and interpret appropriate laboratory tests, imaging studies, andother diagnostics; refine plans of care based on clinical findings andpatient response.
• Provideproactive health promotion, disease prevention, and risk‑reductioncounseling, including immunizations and routine screening programstailored to the East Houston population.
• Educatepatients and families on diagnoses, treatment options, self‑managementstrategies, and lifestyle modifications that support long‑term wellnessand health equity.
• Coordinatecare and make timely referrals to EHMC specialists, ancillary services,and community resources to optimize continuity of care and patientexperience.
• Maintainmeticulous, timely, and compliant documentation in the electronic healthrecord, reflecting clinical reasoning, interventions, and patientresponse.
• Collaborateclosely with physicians, nurses, case managers, and allied healthprofessionals to support integrated care pathways, throughput, and qualitymetrics across EHMC.
• Upholdand model EHMC’s standards for patient safety, infection prevention,regulatory compliance, and service excellence in every patient and familyencounter.

Core Competencies

• ClinicalExcellence: Applies advanced assessment, diagnostic reasoning, andevidence‑based interventions to deliver safe, high‑value care in a fast‑pacedhospital environment.
• Patient‑CenteredService: Builds trusting, long‑term relationships with patients andfamilies, honoring cultural, linguistic, and socioeconomic diversitywithin East Houston.
• CollaborativeLeadership: Functions as a clinical leader and collaborative partner,contributing to inter professional rounds, quality initiatives, andperformance‑improvement projects.
• Communication:Demonstrates polished, compassionate, and clear communication in allinteractions, including patient education, hand offs, and documentation.
• Professionalism& Integrity: Maintains the highest ethical standards, respectsconfidentiality, and consistently represents EHMC’s reputation forcompassionate, world‑class care.

About East Houston Medical Center

East Houston Medical Center is a leading integratedhealthcare system and acute care hospital serving the Eastern Houston region,recognized for advanced emergency services, specialty care, and patientsatisfaction that ranks among the highest in Texas. With state‑of‑the‑artfacilities, board‑certified physicians, and a mission to treat every patientlike family, EHMC offers FNPs a dynamic environment in which to practice at thetop of their license and shape the health of a vibrant community.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Master’s or Doctoraldegree in Nursing from an accredited graduate nursing program with a focuson family practice.
• Current licensures as aRegistered Nurse (RN) and Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) in theState of Texas (or eligibility to obtain).
• National certificationas a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP‑C or FNP‑BC) by a recognizedcertifying body (e.g., AANP or ANCC).
• Current Basic LifeSupport (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)certifications; additional life support credentials as required by EHMCclinical area.
• Minimumof one to three years of recent FNP or advanced practice experience in aprimary care, ambulatory, or acute‑care setting preferred; new graduateswith exceptional clinical performance may be considered.
• Demonstratedproficiency in electronic health records, e‑prescribing, and use ofclinical decision‑support tools.