Nurse Practitioner-Hem​/Onc- Killeen

JOB SUMMARY

About Us

Here at Baylor Scott & White Health we promote the well-being of all individuals, families, and communities. Baylor Scott and White is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas that empowers you to live well.

Our Core Values are:

• We serve faithfully by doing what's right with a joyful heart.
• We never settle by constantly striving for better.
• We are in it together by supporting one another and those we serve.

• We make an impact by taking initiative and delivering exceptional experience.
  
  About Advent Health Central Texas Advent Health Central Texas is a 230-bed acute-care hospital with a Level IV Trauma designation. Located in Killeen, the medical center offers a wide range of clinical and surgical services that include an emergency department open 24/7, cardiovascular care, orthopedics, diagnostic imaging, and other services, and plays a central role in community wellness. Through various contracts with Advent Health, Baylor Scott & White Health provides hospitalist, anesthesiologist, physician, nurse practitioner, and CRNA support to name a few, to help with their staffing needs.
  
  In addition, five Baylor Scott & White Health clinics including three care clinics, a specialty clinic, and McLane Childrens Scott & White Clinic - Killeen provide physician services to patients in the Killeen community.

  About the Community Killeen-Temple is a metropolitan area in the Central Texas region of Bell County. Located about an hour from Austin, Killeen is a family-friendly city known for its proximity to Fort Hood, one of the largest military bases in the U.S. Not surprisingly, Killeen has a thriving economy and a cost of living lower than the U.S. national average.
  
  Bordering the Texas Hill Country, the area is well known for its rolling hills, bluebonnets, and spring wildflowers in the Grand Prairie to the west. Residents have access to down-home barbecue, an abundance of outdoor and recreational activities, and a fun live music scene. Killeen is ranked in the top 100 as one of the Best Places to Live and Best Places to Retire by the U.S. News & World Report.
  
  ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE ROLE
  
  Assesses the physical and mental condition of patients by performing and obtaining comprehensive or problem-focused physical examinations and medical histories.
  
  Orders, collects, interprets, and evaluates laboratory and other diagnostic tests to assess patient problems and health care needs.
  
  Prescribes, recommends and/or employs medical drug therapies or other forms of related therapeutic treatments and procedures or performs indicated procedures in accordance with approved protocols/policies with attention to efficacy, safety, and cost. Recommends interventions to modify behavior associated with health risks.
  
  Formulates and implements comprehensive outcomes-based patient treatment plans based on patient assessments, evidence-based medicine, standards of care, professional practice guidelines and in collaboration with physicians and other interdisciplinary team members when appropriate. Evaluates patients response to health care provided and the effectiveness of care.
  
  Counsels patients and families regarding medical processes, management of the health illness/condition, medication, nutrition, and health promotion. Counsels patients about drug regimens and possible side effects or interactions with other substances such as food supplements, over the counter medications and herbal remedies.
  
  Maintains appropriate records detailing the patients treatment plans and outcomes. Initiates timely consultation and referral when the problem exceeds scope of practice and/or expertise.
  
  Provides consultation level services for conditions/problems related to the Providers specialty and training.
  
  Manages patients in a healthcare setting(s) other than primary clinic setting (e.g., inpatient, emergency services, procedural, etc.).
  
  Performs invasive procedures specific to scope of practice and competency of the provider as delegated by supervising Physician.
  
  May be required to perform patient care duties beyond regular schedule based on coverage needs of the department.
  
  KEY SUCCESS FACTORS
  
  Knowledge of information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities to include symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures
  
  Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions
  
  Verbal and written communication skills
  
  Interpersonal skills
  
  Critical thinking and complex problem-solving skills
  
  Skill in the use of computers and related software applications
  
  Ability to develop and implement comprehensive outcomes-based patient treatment plans
  
  Ability to counsel patients concerning medical and psychological/psychiatric conditions, treatment plans, and behavior modification
  
  Ability to interpret and evaluate laboratory and other diagnostic tests
  
  Texas RN licensure or RN licensure with compact…