Nurse Practitioner Urgent Care Part-Time

Nurse Practitioner – Urgent Care (Part‑Time) – Baylor Scott & White Health, Round Rock, TX

Schedule:

0.5 FTE, rotating schedule.

Patient volume: 23‑30 patients/day.

The Nurse Practitioner (NP) Urgent Care is a licensed, certified, non‑physician healthcare provider who actively renders direct patient care and possesses delegated prescriptive authority, is credentialed and privileged, and whose service is billed as an independent billing provider. The Advanced Practice Provider provides medical care based upon the scope of practice as delineated by the supervising physician, typically in an urgent care or convenient care clinic.

• Assess physical and mental condition of patients by performing comprehensive or problem‑focused physical examinations and medical histories.
• Order, collect, interpret, and evaluate laboratory and other diagnostic tests to assess patient problems and healthcare needs.
• Prescribe, recommend, and/or employ medical drug therapies or other forms of related therapeutic treatments and procedures, or perform indicated procedures in accordance with approved policies with attention to efficacy, safety, and cost.
• Formulate and implement 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.
• Evaluate patient’s response to healthcare provided and the effectiveness of care.
• Counsel patients and families regarding medical processes, management of the health illness/condition, medication, nutrition, and health promotion.
• Maintain appropriate records detailing the patient’s treatment plans and outcomes.
• Initiate timely consultation and referral when the problem exceeds scope of practice and/or expertise.
• Provide consultation‑level services for conditions/problems related to the Provider’s specialty and training.
• Perform invasive procedures specific to scope of practice and provider’s level of competency as delegated by supervising Physician.
• May be required to perform patient care duties beyond regular schedule based on coverage needs of the department.

• Knowledge of information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities, including drug properties, 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 privilege from a state that is party to the Nurse Licensure Compact for RNs and LVNs and Texas APRN.
• Current license to practice as a Nurse Practitioner in the state of Texas.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire or transfer.
• Certification from an accredited board as an APRN for the patient population of focus required.

• Education:
  
  Graduate of an accredited NP program.
• Experience:
  
  Less than 1 year of experience (preferred 1+ year in Urgent Care, Primary Care, or Emergency Medicine).
• Certification/license/registration:
  Nurse Practitioner (NP), Registered Nurse (RN), Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire or transfer.

• Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits.
• 401(k) savings plan with dollar‑for‑dollar match up to 5%.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• PTO accrual beginning Day 1.

Entry level

Part‑time

Health Care Provider

Hospitals and Health Care