Nurse Practitioner - Post Liver Coordinator (Medical Center)
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Job Description
Houston Methodist is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to serve as a Post Liver Coordinator in both inpatient and outpatient settings. This role provides comprehensive patient care including diagnosis, treatment, consultation, and medication prescribing under physician supervision.
What You'll Do
- Coordinate timely, appropriate patient care for defined populations with physician oversight
- Conduct health assessments, identify abnormalities, develop care plans, and evaluate outcomes
- Perform invasive, diagnostic, or therapeutic procedures based on licensure and credentials
- Collaborate with interprofessional healthcare teams during rounds and care coordination
- Lead quality and safety improvement initiatives aligned with organizational goals
- Serve as clinical resource and preceptor for students and residents as applicable
Requirements
- Master's degree or higher from accredited nursing school and accredited Nurse Practitioner program
- Two years of registered nurse, advanced practice, or nurse practitioner clinical experience
- Texas RN licensure, ANCC non-acute care certification, BLS, ACLS, Prescriptive Authority, and DEA narcotics license
- Proficient English speaking, reading, and writing for patient and employee safety
- Strong assessment, clinical documentation, leadership, analytical, and critical thinking skills
Work Details
- Exempt FLSA status; on-call required during emergencies
- Scrubs and business professional attire required
- Travel within Houston Metropolitan area may be required
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General overview for this role type — specific duties and requirements vary by employer.
Management roles in senior living carry a unique blend of healthcare oversight and business operations that most job listings barely touch on. Executive Directors and Administrators are typically responsible for state regulatory compliance, staff retention, census management, and family satisfaction — all at the same time. In Texas, Assisted Living Facility administrators must meet HHSC licensing requirements, which often include specific training hours and ongoing continuing education.
What surprises many new administrators is the direct involvement with families during crises — end-of-life transitions, care disputes, and emergency situations all land on your desk. Staff turnover in senior living runs high nationally, so a significant part of the role is recruiting, training, and retaining quality caregivers. Facilities in the Houston market compete heavily for qualified staff, making retention strategy a critical skill for anyone in these positions.
What to Expect in This Role Day-to-Day
Based on typical senior living facilities in the Houston area.
A typical day starts with a census and staffing review — confirming occupancy, checking for any overnight incidents, and ensuring the day's shifts are fully covered. Morning stand-ups with department heads (nursing, dietary, activities, maintenance) set priorities for the day. You will spend time on the floor interacting with residents and families, which doubles as quality checks and relationship building.
Afternoons often shift to administrative work — reviewing financial reports, handling vendor relationships, preparing for state surveys, and managing marketing efforts to maintain occupancy. Community outreach, hospital discharge planner relationships, and local referral networks are ongoing responsibilities. Most directors describe the role as never having two identical days — the blend of clinical, operational, and interpersonal challenges keeps the work unpredictable but engaging.
Houston Area Salary Data
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Medical/Health Services Manager positions in the Houston metro area earn a median wage of $59.81/hr ($124,405/yr). The typical range is $45.69 – $78.44/hr (25th–75th percentile).
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics (Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX Metro Area). Salary data provided by Houston Senior Living Guide.
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