Acute Care Nurse Practitioner- Colon and Rectal
Listed on 2026-09-12
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Nursing
Clinical Nurse Specialist, Nurse Practitioner, Healthcare Nursing
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.
About Baylor Scott & White Medical Center
- Hillcrest
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center
- Hillcrest is a full-service community hospital and part of Baylor Scott & White Health, one of the largest not-for-profit healthcare systems in Texas. Serving Waco and surrounding Central Texas communities, the hospital provides comprehensive inpatient, outpatient, surgical, and emergency care across a wide range of specialties, including neurosurgery, urology, sports medicine, and plastic and reconstructive surgery.
Hillcrest serves as a key regional referral center and offers advanced clinical services supported by a broad primary care and specialty network. The hospital is recognized for nursing excellence through Magnet designation and plays an important role in supporting coordinated care across the region.
About Waco, Texas
Located along the Brazos River between Dallas and Austin, Waco offers a blend of small-town charm and growing urban amenities. The community has a strong academic presence, a diverse economy, and a revitalized downtown district.
Residents enjoy access to outdoor recreation, including parks and trails along the Brazos River, as well as museums, local dining, and cultural attractions. Waco offers a balanced lifestyle with affordability, community connection, and convenient access to major Texas cities.
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.
Monday
- Friday 8a-5p
Outpatient/Inpatient
ER Consults
OR/First Assisting
12 patients per day
Needs prior experience
No call , no weekends
Must be Acute Care Certified
BenefitsOur benefits are designed to help you live well no matter where you are on your journey. For full details on coverage and eligibility, visit the Baylor Scott & White Benefits Hub to explore our offerings, which may include:
- 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
Note:
Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level.
The NP Surgical Specialty-Operative is a licensed, certified healthcare provider. They provide direct patient care and have prescriptive authority. They are credentialed, privileged, and billed as an independent provider by Medicare and Medicaid. The Advanced Practice Provider offers medical care based on the supervising physician's scope of practice. Surgical providers care for adult and pediatric patients. They specialize in General Surgery, Orthopedics, Neurosurgery, Otolaryngology, Cosmetic, Vascular, Trauma, Transplant, Urology, Plastics, or other surgical specialties.
EssentialFunctions 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, or uses medical drug therapies or related treatments. Performs procedures following approved policies, focusing on efficacy, safety, and cost. Recommends interventions to change behavior linked to health risks.
- Formulates and implements comprehensive patient treatment plans based on assessments, evidence-based medicine, and standards of care. Collaborates…
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