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The Nurse Practitioner Medical Specialty is a licensed certified non-physician healthcare provider. They provide direct patient care and have prescriptive authority. They are credentialed privileged and billed as independent providers by Medicare and Medicaid. The Advanced Practice Provider offers medical care based on the supervising physicians scope of practice. These providers work in specialty clinics and may specialize in areas like Palliative Care Pulmonary Infectious Disease Endocrinology Gastroenterology Cardiology Dermatology Urology Nephrology Neurology Hematology Oncology Allergy and Immunology Rheumatology or other medical specialties.


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 or recommends medical drug therapies or other therapeutic treatments. Performs procedures following approved protocols focusing on efficacy safety and cost. Recommends interventions to change behavior linked to health risks.
Formulates and implements patient treatment plans based on assessments evidence-based medicine and standards of care. Works with physicians and team members when needed. Evaluates patients response to care and its effectiveness.
Counsels patients and families on medical processes illness management medication nutrition and health promotion. Counsels patients about drug regimens and possible side effects or interactions with 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 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 proficiency 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 is needed to diagnose and treat human injuries diseases and deformities. This includes symptoms treatment alternatives drug properties and interactions and preventive health-care measures.
Knowledge of values 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 in 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

Belonging Statement
We believe that all people should feel welcomed valued and supported and that our workforce should be reflective of the communities we serve.


Compensation based on experience

Benefits
Our 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:
Eligibility on day 1 for all benefits
Dollar-for-dollar 401(k) match up to 5%
Debt-free tuition assistance offering access to many no-cost and low-cost degrees certificates and more
Immediate access to time off benefits
At Baylor Scott & White Health your well-being is our top priority.
Note: Benefits may vary based on position type and/or level

QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION - Grad of an Accredited Program
EXPERIENCE - Less than 1 Year of Experience

CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION
Nurse Practitioner (NP)
Registered Nurse (RN)
Basic Life Support (BLS): Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire or transfer.