Field Nurse Practitioner - Harris County, Texas

Advantmed · Houston, TX Prn

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Job Description

Nurse Practitioner (1099 / PRN) – In Home Assessments Pay - ~$100 per completed assessment paid mileage Schedule - Flexible weekdays | No evenings, weekends, or on‑call Work Model - 1099 Independent Contractor (PRN) Designed for NPs seeking reliable, ongoing PRN income with structure and support About the Role Advantmed is seeking a licensed, dependable Nurse Practitioner to conduct structured, in‑home wellness and risk‑adjustment assessments for diverse patient populations with varying healthcare needs. This PRN role offers flexibility with consistent visit availability and strong operational support. It is best suited for NPs who value autonomy, professionalism, and accountability and are looking for steady supplemental income, not short term or ad hoc work. Why Advantmed Partnering with 40 health plans and supporting 1M providers nationwide 99% Provider Satisfaction and 97% Member Satisfaction 30% In Home Assessment completion rates, even in complex populations Clinically led, quality first organization with standardized visits and strong QA Technology enabled workflows and clear training from day one Why You’ll Like This Role Paid training and standardized onboarding ~$100 per completed visit mileage Most providers complete 4-5 visits per day, based on availability Visits ready to schedule immediately Choose your own weekday availability Dedicated coordinators, scheduling, and tech support What You’ll Do Conduct in home Annual Wellness Visits and chronic condition assessments Perform focused histories, exams, vitals, medication reviews, and screenings Screenings: Hemoglobin A1C, Spirometry, KED (Kidney Health Evaluation), DRE (Diabetic Retinal Exam), FIT Educate members on preventive care and chronic disease management Document visits in the EMR to support value-based care and risk adjustment All assessments are standardized, with training, equipment guidance, and EMR support provided. Important Role Expectations This is a 1099 PRN role requiring consistency and reliability. Maintain ongoing monthly availability Be responsive during onboarding and scheduling Honor confirmed visits and assignments Work independently and professionally in the field Minimum commitment: ~30 hours per month, ongoing - Not intended for casual or very short-term engagement. Travel Expectations : Daily travel within a 55-mile radius of the assigned county Qualifications Active, unencumbered NP license in the applicable state 3 years of patient care experience preferred Comfortable with EMR systems and independent work In home or risk adjustment experience preferred Willing to obtain additional licensure if needed (supported by Advantmed) What Advantmed Offers Competitive per visit compensation Paid mileage Flexible, provider driven scheduling Appointment confirmation and advanced member scheduling support Dedicated coordinator and clinical escalation support Modern, technology enabled documentation workflows

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What Most Job Listings Don’t Tell You

General overview for this role type — specific duties and requirements vary by employer.

Support roles in senior living — housekeeping, maintenance, activities, and social work — are far more resident-facing than similar positions in other industries. Housekeepers and maintenance staff interact with residents in their personal living spaces daily, which requires discretion, patience, and genuine respect for the people who live there. In Texas, even non-clinical staff must complete facility-specific training on topics like abuse prevention, infection control, and emergency procedures.

Activities coordinators and social workers play a direct role in resident well-being — isolation and depression are significant concerns in senior living, and programming that keeps residents socially engaged has measurable health outcomes. Maintenance staff in senior care need to understand life-safety systems (fire alarms, emergency generators, call systems) and are often the first responders for building emergencies. Background checks are required for all positions, and many facilities prefer candidates who have previous experience working with older adults.

What to Expect in This Role Day-to-Day

Based on typical senior living facilities in the Houston area.

For housekeeping roles, the day follows a room-by-room schedule — cleaning resident rooms, sanitizing common areas, managing laundry, and responding to spill or accident cleanups as they happen. Infection control protocols are more rigorous than in hotels or commercial cleaning, especially during flu season or respiratory illness outbreaks.

Maintenance staff handle a daily work order queue — everything from changing light bulbs and fixing call buttons to HVAC maintenance and plumbing repairs. Life-safety equipment checks (fire extinguishers, exit lighting, generator testing) happen on set schedules. Activities professionals plan and lead group programming — exercise classes, crafts, music sessions, outings — and also provide one-on-one engagement for residents who cannot participate in group settings. Social workers manage care conferences, discharge planning, family mediation, and community resource referrals. Across all these roles, the common thread is that you become a familiar, trusted presence in residents' daily lives.

Houston Area Salary Data

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Home Health and Personal Care Aide positions in the Houston metro area earn a median wage of $10.97/hr ($22,818/yr). The typical range is $10.60 – $13.28/hr (25th–75th percentile).

Entry Level (10th) $20,613/yr

Houston Median $22,818/yr

Experienced (90th) $30,597/yr

vs. National Median -34.6%

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics (Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX Metro Area). Salary data provided by Houston Senior Living Guide.