Nurse Practitioner | School-Based

Department: Clinical

Type: Full Time

Location: Houston, TX

Legacy Community Health is looking for an experienced Nurse Practitioner specializing in Pediatrics to join our School-Based team

About the Position

The Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant at Legacy Community Health administers care to children within our School-Based program clinic setting. In this role, you will be interacting frequently with family members and caregivers in order to accurately assess and treat the patient. You will perform routine pediatric care and physical examinations, including medical procedures and drug treatment according to procedures, policy, and protocol, so you will need thorough knowledge of well-child care and common acute illnesses and chronic conditions among pediatric patients. Strong observation skills are vital as pediatric patients are not always able to effectively communicate their needs. 

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
  • Long-Term Disability insurance
  • Life insurance and AD&D
  • 403(b) retirement plan
  • Employee Assistance Plan
  • Subsidized gym membership
  • 24-hour travel assistance
  • Paid Time Off 
  • Company holidays (9 days + 1 floating day)
  • Bereavement Leave
  • And more!

Requirements

  • Current Nurse Practitioner (NP) license from the Texas Board of Nursing
  • 2 - 5 years of Nurse Practitioner experience
  • School-based clinic experience, preferred
  • Bilingual (Spanish-speaking), preferred

About Legacy Community Health

Legacy Community Health is a premium, Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) that provides comprehensive care to community members regardless of their ability to pay. Our goal is to treat the entire patient while improving their overall wellness and quality of life, in addition to providing free pregnancy tests, HIV/AIDS screening. At Legacy, we empower patients to lead better lives by promoting healthy behaviors and offering resources such as literacy classes, family planning services, and nutrition and weight management information. 

Our roots began in 1981 as the Montrose Clinic, with specialization in HIV education, testing, and treatment. Since then, the agency has expanded to 10 clinics in Houston, one in Baytown, two in Beaumont, and one in Deer Park with extensive services that include: Adult primary care, HIV/AIDS care, pediatrics, OB/GYN and maternity, dental, vision and behavioral health. We also service students within KIPP and YES Prep schools. Legacy is committed to driving healthy change in our communities.

Legacy Community Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer that welcomes and encourages diversity in the workplace.

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