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Baylor Scott & White Health has an opening for an Acute Care Nurse practitioner to join our Nephrology Team in Round Rock facilities have national and regional recognition by U.S. News & World Report - a reflection of our talent and commitment to advanced quality care that is safe and compassionate. We are looking for a committed team player with a favorable work/ training history. The ideal candidate should be focused on quality and be able to effectively collaborate with referring physicians agencies and other professionals to provide optimum patient care within our award-winning integrated healthcare FUNCTIONS OF THE ROLEAssesses the physical and mental condition of patients by performing and obtaining comprehensive or problem-focused physical examinations and medical collects interprets and evaluates laboratory and other diagnostic tests to assess patient problems and health care 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 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 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 appropriate records detailing the patients treatment plans and outcomes. Initiates timely consultation and referral when the problem exceeds scope of practice and/or consultation level services for conditions/problems related to the Providers specialty and 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 be required to perform patient care duties beyond regular schedule based on coverage needs of the SUCCESS FACTORSKnowledge 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 measuresKnowledge of principles methods and procedures for diagnosis treatment and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctionsVerbal and written communication skillsInterpersonal skillsCritical thinking and complex problem-solving skillsSkill in the use of computers and related software applicationsAbility to develop and implement comprehensive outcomes-based patient treatment plansAbility to counsel patients concerning medical and psychological/psychiatric conditions treatment plans and behavior modificationAbility to interpret and evaluate laboratory and other diagnostic testsTexas RN licensure or RN licensure with compact privilege from a state that is party to the Nurse Licensure Compact for RNs and LVNs & Texas APRNCurrent license to practice as a Nurse Practitioner in the state of TexasBasic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire or transferCertification from an accredited board as an APRN for the patient population of focus requiredSCHEDULE-Monday- Friday 8a-5pMust have at least 1 year clinical experienceClinic and Dialysis roundingOutpatient will add inpatient later on 15 patients per dayNephrology/ Dialysis experience neededMay need to travel/drive to dialysis units in the Greater Austin RegionWill also work in PflugervilleIn- basket prior auths for new specialty medications handle phone calls from different dialysis units regarding patient careCompensation based on experienceBENEFITSOur competitive benefits package includes the followingImmediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%Tuition ReimbursementPTO accrual beginning Day 1Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or levelQUALIFICATIONSEDUCATION - Grad of an Accredited ProgramEXPERIENCE - Less than 1 Year of ExperienceCERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION - Nurse Practitioner (NP) Registered Nurse (RN) Basic Life Support (BLS): Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire or transfer.