Bilingual Nurse Practitioner (Spanish Required) – New Clinic Expansion

Job Description

Clarius Medical Group, PLLC is pleased to announce an exciting opportunity for a dedicated Bilingual Nurse Practitioner to join our team as part of the new clinic expansion in Houston, TX. This position requires fluency in both Spanish and English and involves direct patient care in our new facilities aimed at serving the local Spanish-speaking community. This full-time role offers the unique chance to be at the forefront of establishing and shaping the services in our newly developed clinic aimed at providing comprehensive healthcare services.

This role demands a dynamic and compassionate Nurse Practitioner who is enthusiastic about community health and committed to providing exceptional patient care. As a key member of our healthcare team, you will play a crucial role in the lives of your patients, ensuring they receive the best possible care in their own language, promoting better healthcare outcomes and enhancing the patient-practitioner relationship.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough patient assessments with attention to both the physical and psychological aspects of care.
• Develop and implement treatment plans in consultation with patients, focusing on both preventive and responsive strategies.
• Provide follow-up care and guidance to patients, managing both acute and chronic conditions effectively.
• Deliver patient care in Spanish, ensuring clear and comprehensible communication is maintained, which is crucial for effective treatment outcomes and patient satisfaction.
• Promote health education among patients and their families custom-tailored to the needs of the Spanish-speaking community.
• Maintain accurate and detailed medical records, documenting all patient encounters promptly and following up on the care provided.
• Collaborate with other medical professionals as needed to provide comprehensive care, including specialists and other healthcare facilities.
• Stay updated with the latest in health trends and treatments relevant to internal medicine and primary care, especially those that specifically impact the local community.
• Participate actively in team meetings and contribute to the clinic’s health promotion initiatives, ensuring alignment with the clinic’s mission and health delivery strategies.
• Handle carefully any medical emergencies that arise, ensuring timely and efficient response and care.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Nursing or equivalent, with an active Nurse Practitioner license.
• Bilingual proficiency in Spanish and English is required; must be able to deliver care and communicate effectively in both languages.
• Board certified in family or adult-gerontology primary care preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of clinical experience, preferably in a primary care environment serving diverse patient populations.
• Strong clinical skills with the ability to react decisively in emergency situations.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to ensure clear communication with patients and their families, as well as other healthcare professionals.
• Commitment to continue professional development and maintain current knowledge of healthcare standards and practices relevant to primary care.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as an active member of a healthcare team.
• Legal right to work in the U.S.