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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 Core Values are:We serve faithfully by doing whats right with a joyful never settle by constantly striving for are in it together by supporting one another and those we make an impact by taking initiative and delivering exceptional based on experienceBenefitsOur 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 benefitsDollar-for-dollar 401(k) match up to 5%Debt-free tuition assistance offering access to many no-cost and low-cost degrees certificates and moreImmediate access to time off benefitsAt Baylor Scott & White Health your well-being is our top : Benefits may vary based on position type and/or levelJob SummaryThe Nurse Practitioner (NP) Urgent Care 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 physicians scope of practice. They typically care for patients in urgent or convenient care 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 or recommends medical drug therapies or other treatments. Performs procedures following approved policies focusing on efficacy safety and cost. Recommends interventions to change behavior linked to health and implements patient treatment plans based on assessments and evidence-based medicine. Collaborates with physicians and team members when needed. Evaluates patients response to care and its 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 appropriate records detailing the patients treatment plans and outcomes. Initiates timely consultation and referral when the problem exceeds scope of practice or consultation level services for conditions/problems related to the Providers specialty and invasive procedures specific to scope of practice and providers level of expertise 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 is needed to diagnose and treat human injuries diseases and deformities. This includes symptoms treatment alternatives drug properties and interactions and preventive health-care of practices 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 in the Nurse Licensure Compact for RNs and LVNs and Texas 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 requiredBelonging StatementWe believe that all people should feel welcomed valued and supported and that our workforce should be reflective of the communities we - Grad of an Accredited ProgramEXPERIENCE - 2 Years 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.