Pulmonary Nurse Practitioner (Post-Acute Care)

Quick Facts

Part-time (every other week) pulmonary care role in post-acute/skilled nursing settings in Brady, TX (76825). Compensation up to $30K annually (1099 contract).

Description

Provide comprehensive pulmonary care to patients in post-acute care settings. Assess, diagnose, and manage conditions such as COPD, asthma, pneumonia, and respiratory failure while collaborating with physicians, nursing staff, and interdisciplinary teams. The role also includes patient and facility education, ongoing monitoring with care-plan adjustments, and accurate EMR documentation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct pulmonary assessments for post-acute care patients
• Evaluate, diagnose, and manage pulmonary conditions (COPD, asthma, pneumonia, respiratory failure)
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams
• Educate patients, families, and facility staff on respiratory care and treatment plans
• Monitor patient progress and adjust care plans as needed
• Maintain accurate and timely EMR documentation
• Support initiatives to reduce hospitalizations and Return-to-Hospital (RTH) events

Requirements

• Active and unrestricted Nurse Practitioner state license OR Active PA license and NCCPA certification required
• Master’s Degree in Nursing from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program OR Master’s Degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program required
• CPR certified; BCLS/BLS certified
• Strong communication, organizational, and teamwork skills
• Ability to work independently in the clinical environment

Benefits

• Competitive compensation (up to $30K) + bonus potential
• Census planning support to optimize daily workload and maintain patient volume
• AI-assisted documentation via MoxieLink
• Paid onboarding, training, and orientation period
• Professional liability (malpractice) insurance coverage
• Ongoing education, mentorship, and professional development opportunities
• Collaborative interdisciplinary team environment
• 1099 contract