Nurse Practitioner NP Urgent Care

Join Our Award-Winning Team at Baylor Scott & White Health Are you a compassionate, dedicated Nurse Practitioner with a passion for urgent care? Join a dynamic urgent care team in the DFW area and help make a real difference in the lives of patients across all life spans. Key Responsibilities 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 and/or employs medical drug therapies or other forms of related therapeutic treatments and procedures, or performs indicated procedures in accordance with approved policies, with attention to efficacy, safety and cost. Formulates and implements comprehensive outcomes‑based patient treatment plans based on patient assessments, evidence‑based medicine, standards of care, professional practice guidelines, and collaboration with physicians and interdisciplinary team members. Counsels patients and families regarding medical processes, management of the health illness/condition, medication, nutrition and health promotion. Maintains appropriate records detailing the patient’s treatment plans and outcomes, and initiates timely consultation and referral when the problem exceeds scope of practice and/or expertise. Provides consultation‑level services for conditions/problems related to the provider’s specialty and training. Performs invasive procedures specific to scope of practice and provider’s level of expertise as delegated by supervising physician. May be required to perform patient‑care duties beyond regular schedule based on coverage needs of the department. Success Factors Knowledge of information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases and deformities, including symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health‑care measures. Knowledge of practices, 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 that is party to the Nurse Licensure Compact. 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. Benefits Our benefits are designed to support you wherever you are on your career journey. 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. Other benefits vary by position type and/or level. Qualifications Education: Graduate of an accredited program. Experience: Minimum 1 year of experience. Certification/License/Registration: Nurse Practitioner, Registered Nurse, Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire or transfer. #J-18808-Ljbffr