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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:

• 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.

Job Summary

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.

This role focuses oninpatient palliative care supporting patients with serious complex or life-limiting illnesses. The Nurse Practitioner works within hospital settings to provide symptom management goals-of-care discussions and care coordination. This position partners closely with physicians hospitalists specialists nursing staff case management and hospice teams to ensure patient-centered goal-concordant care throughout hospitalization.

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.

Counselspatients and families on medical processes illness management medication nutrition and health promotion.Counselspatients about drug regimens andpossible sideeffects or interactions with food supplements over-the-counter medications and herbal remedies.

Maintainsappropriate recordsdetailing the patients treatment plans and outcomes. Initiatestimelyconsultation and referral when the problem exceeds scope of practice orexpertise.

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 with a strong focus oninpatient hospital care including:

• Conducting palliative care consultations for hospitalized patients with serious illness

• Leading goals-of-care discussions advance care planning and code status conversations

• Managing complex symptoms such as pain dyspnea delirium nausea and anxiety

• Collaborating with hospitalists intensivists and specialty teams (e.g. oncology cardiology ICU)

• Facilitating transitions of care including discharge planning hospice referrals and coordination with post-acute services

• Supporting patients and families through end-of-life decision-making and care

• Participating in interdisciplinary rounds and family meetings

• Addressing ethical considerations and supporting shared decision-making

Performs invasive procedures specific to scope of practice andproficiencyof the provider as delegated by supervising Physician.

May beto 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 palliative care principles including symptom control end-of-life care and goals-of-care alignment.

Knowledge of values methods and procedures for diagnosis treatment and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions.

Strong verbal and written communication skills especially in conducting sensitive and complex conversations.

Interpersonal skills with the ability to support patients and families during emotionally challenging situations.

Critical thinking and complex problem-solving skills in managing medically complex patients.

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.

Qualifications

• 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 open to FNP AGACNP or AGPCNP

• Basic Life Support (BLS) within30 daysof hire or transfer

• Certification from an accredited board as an APRN for the patient population of focus

• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program

• Experience in palliative care hospice oncology critical care or hospital medicine preferred

Belonging Statement

We believe that all people should feelwelcomedvaluedand supported.

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) within30 daysof hire or transfer.