Nurse Practitioner - Emergency Department (Full Time)

About the role

At Moore County Hospital District (MCHD) in Dumas, Texas, you will care for a diverse range of patients, manage acute illnesses and injuries, and sharpen your emergency medicine skills while working alongside a dedicated team of physicians, nurses, and healthcare professionals committed to exceptional community care. We seek a motivated, clinically strong Nurse Practitioner with excellent judgment, a team‑first mindset, and a passion for delivering high‑quality, compassionate care in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment.

What makes this opportunity exciting:

• Meaningful work with a direct impact on our rural community
• A collaborative team environment with physician support
• Opportunities to grow your emergency medicine knowledge and procedural skills
• The chance to be part of a team committed to clinical excellence, patient safety, and continuous improvement

Responsibilities

• Providing high-quality, evidence-based emergency medical care to patients presenting to the Emergency Department.
• Working collaboratively with physicians, nursing staff, consultants, and ancillary departments.
• Evaluating, diagnosing, treating, and managing patients with acute illnesses and injuries across a broad spectrum of acuity levels.
• Obtaining comprehensive histories and physical examinations.
• Ordering and interpreting diagnostic studies.
• Developing treatment plans.
• Performing approved procedures within their scope of practice.
• Documenting patient encounters accurately and timely.
• Facilitating appropriate patient disposition including discharge, admission, transfer, or specialty consultation.
• Maintaining proficiency in emergency medicine practices.
• Complying with all hospital policies, clinical protocols, quality initiatives, trauma and sepsis guidelines, and applicable state and federal regulations.
• Collaborating closely with the supervising physician and seeking physician consultation for patients requiring physician evaluation, admission, transfer, consultation services, critical care management, unstable conditions, or other circumstances outlined in MCHD ED policies.
• Actively participating in departmental quality improvement initiatives, patient safety programs, continuing education, and performance improvement activities.
• Demonstrating strong clinical judgment, effective communication skills, professionalism, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Managing multiple patients simultaneously, responding appropriately to emergent situations, and providing compassionate, patient-centered care while maintaining high standards of clinical excellence and customer service.

Requirements

• 3‑5 years of experience preferred.
• Graduate of an accredited school offering an advanced degree in Nurse Practice (ARNP).
• Unrestricted license to practice within Texas.
• Current DEA certificate without restriction.
• BLS, ACLS, PALS, and ATLS/TNCC (or equivalent emergency medicine certifications as required).

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Texas County and District Retirement System at 170% match
• Eligibility to contribute to a 457(b) retirement plan