Job Posting: Nurse Practitioner

Location: Laredo, TX; Zapata, TX

Facility: Dr. Andres Garcia Zuniga, MD Primary Care & Urgent Care on Del Mar

1203 Welby Court, 6418 Polaris, 1211 E. Del Mar Blvd.

Position Type: Full-Time

 

About Us

Dr. Andres Garica Zuniga, MD & Urgent Care Center on Del Mar, we are dedicated to providing exceptional, compassionate, and comprehensive healthcare to our diverse community. Our team-oriented environment fosters professional growth, innovation, and a deep commitment to patient-centered care. We believe in empowering our providers to deliver the highest standard of practice.*

 

Position Overview:

We are seeking a skilled, compassionate, and licensed Nurse Practitioner (NP) to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for providing advanced nursing care to patients across the lifespan. This role involves performing comprehensive assessments, diagnosing and treating acute and chronic conditions, and promoting health and disease prevention. The NP will work collaboratively with Dr. Andres Garcia Zuñiga, nursing staff, and other healthcare professionals to deliver outstanding patient outcomes.

 

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Practice:

• Conduct thorough patient assessments, including history taking, physical examinations, and ordering/interpreting diagnostic tests.

• Diagnose and manage acute illnesses, injuries, and chronic conditions (e.g., diabetes, hypertension, COPD).

• Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized treatment plans.

• Prescribe medications and therapies in accordance with state regulations and collaborative agreements.

• Perform therapeutic or diagnostic procedures as credentialed (e.g., suturing, wound care, joint injections).

• Provide patient education and counseling on health promotion, disease prevention, and treatment plans.

Collaboration & Coordination:

• Collaborate effectively with physicians, specialists, nurses, and other members of the healthcare team.

• Facilitate patient referrals to specialists and other healthcare services as needed.

• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and case reviews.

Administrative & Professional Duties:

• Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential electronic medical records (EMR).

• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations, as well as organizational policies.

• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and clinical audits.

• Stay current with advances in nursing practice and maintain required certifications.

Qualifications & Requirements

Required:

• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) from an accredited program.

• Current, unrestricted state license as a Registered Nurse (RN) and Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN).

• National board certification as a Nurse Practitioner (e.g., AANP, ANCC) in FNP.

• Current DEA registration and state-controlled substance license (if applicable).

• Current BLS and/or ACLS certification.

• Excellent clinical assessment, diagnostic, and procedural skills.

• Strong interpersonal, communication, and patient education skills.

• Proficiency with Electronic Health Records (EHR/EMR) systems.

Preferred:

• 1 year of experience as a Nurse Practitioner in a primary care or clinic setting.

• Bilingual skills in [Spanish & English].

What We Offer

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.

• Comprehensive benefits package.

• Generous paid time off (PTO) and holiday pay.

• Malpractice insurance coverage.

• Continuing Medical Education (CME) allowance.

• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

• Supportive and collaborative work environment.