Acute Care Nurse Practitioner- Interventional Radiology- Temple

Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP)

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center Temple is seeking an experienced Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP) to join our growing Interventional Radiology team.

This position is primarily clinic-based and will provide comprehensive outpatient evaluation and management of patients referred to Interventional Radiology. In addition, the APP will participate in inpatient rounding, consult management, and procedural care while collaborating closely with Interventional Radiologists and multidisciplinary teams throughout the hospital.

The Advanced Practice Provider is a licensed, certified healthcare professional with prescriptive authority who provides medical care within the scope of practice established by Baylor Scott & White Health and the supervising physicians. The APP will play a key role in patient assessment, care coordination, procedural preparation and follow-up, management of inpatient consults, and performance of selected procedures according to experience, competency, and credentialing requirements.

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 well.

Our Core Values are:

• We serve faithfully by doing what's right with a joyful heart.
• We never settle by constantly striving for better.
• We are in it together by supporting one another and those we serve.
• We make an impact by taking initiative and delivering exceptional experience.

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.

Essential Functions of the Role:

• Conduct comprehensive patient evaluations in the Interventional Radiology clinic, including medical histories, physical examinations, and treatment planning.
• Evaluate new patient referrals and determine appropriateness for image-guided interventions in collaboration with Interventional Radiologists.
• Manage pre-procedure consultations, patient education, informed consent discussions, and post-procedure follow-up care.
• Round on hospitalized Interventional Radiology patients and manage inpatient consults.
• Order, interpret, and evaluate laboratory studies, diagnostic imaging, and other testing necessary for patient care and procedural planning.
• Coordinate care with referring physicians, hospitalists, surgeons, oncologists, vascular specialists, and other members of the healthcare team.
• Provide ongoing management of patients before and after interventional procedures to optimize outcomes and patient safety.
• Prescribe medications and therapeutic interventions as clinically indicated.
• Perform procedures within the provider's scope of practice, demonstrated competency, and departmental privileges.
• Counsel patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatment options, procedural expectations, and follow-up recommendations.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in accordance with regulatory and institutional standards.
• Participate in departmental quality, safety, and performance improvement initiatives.
• May provide coverage for clinic, inpatient, and procedural services based on departmental needs.

Key Success Factors:

• Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills.
• Knowledge of interventional radiology practice, vascular and procedural medicine, and peri-procedural patient management.
• Ability to independently manage patients in both outpatient and inpatient settings.
• Excellent critical thinking and complex problem-solving abilities.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Proficiency with electronic health records and related clinical software.
• Commitment to patient-centered care, quality outcomes, and safety.
• 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

Qualifications:

• EDUCATION - Grad of an Accredited Program
• EXPERIENCE - 1+ Years of Experience
• One or more years of experience in Interventional Radiology, Critical Care, Hospital Medicine, Surgery, Emergency Medicine, Vascular Medicine, or another procedural specialty.
• Experience managing hospitalized patients.
• Experience performing bedside or procedure-based interventions.
• Acute Care Nurse Practitioner certification strongly preferred for nurse practitioner applicants.

Certification/License/Registration:

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