Nurse Practitioner NP Urgent Care

Overview

Join Baylor Scott & White Health as a Nurse Practitioner focused on urgent care. Provide direct patient care with prescriptive authority in an urgent care setting, working under the supervision of a physician within a collaborative team. This position supports an award-winning health system known for patient-centered care.

• Assess the physical and mental condition of patients by performing and obtaining comprehensive or problem-focused physical examinations and medical histories.
• Order, collect, interpret, and evaluate laboratory and other diagnostic tests to assess patient problems and health care needs.
• Prescribe, recommend, and/or employ medical therapies or procedures in accordance with approved policies, with attention to efficacy, safety, and cost.
• Formulate and implement comprehensive outcomes-based patient treatment plans in collaboration with physicians and other team members; evaluate patient response and the effectiveness of care.
• Counsel patients and families regarding medical processes, management of conditions, medications, nutrition, and health promotion; address drug regimens and possible interactions.
• Maintain accurate records of treatment plans and outcomes; initiate timely consultation and referral when the problem exceeds scope of practice.
• Provide consultation-level services for conditions related to the provider’s specialty and training.
• Perform invasive procedures as delegated by the supervising physician, within the scope of practice and level of expertise.
• May be required to perform patient care duties beyond regular schedule based on department coverage needs.

• Education:
  
  Graduate of an accredited program.
• Experience:
  
  Less than 1 year of experience (entry-level considerations).
• Certification/Registration:
  Nurse Practitioner (NP);
  Registered Nurse (RN);
  Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire or transfer.
• Licensure:
  Current license to practice as a Nurse Practitioner in the state of Texas; RN licensure with compact privilege as applicable per state requirements.

• Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits.
• 401(k) savings plan with employer match where applicable.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• PTO accrual beginning Day 1.