Acute Care Cardiology NP - Independent Prescriber

Baylor Scott & White Health; Burnet (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Immediate eligibility for health benefits

401(k) savings plan with match

Tuition Reimbursement

PTO accrual beginning Day 1

Job summary

Baylor Scott & White Health is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to provide direct patient care and have prescriptive authority. This role involves working in specialty clinics and requires a current Texas NP license.

Key responsibilities include assessing patients, ordering diagnostic tests, and formulating treatment plans based on evidence-based medicine. Candidates should have skills in communication and critical thinking, along with relevant education and licensure.

Qualifications

• Texas RN licensure or RN licensure with compact privilege.
• Current license to practice as a Nurse Practitioner in Texas.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assesses patients' physical and mental conditions.
• Orders and evaluates diagnostic tests.
• Prescribes medical therapies or treatments.
• Implements patient treatment plans.
• Counsels patients on health management.

Skills

Knowledge of diagnosis and treatment

Verbal and written communication skills

Critical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Ability to interpret lab tests

Education

Graduate of an Accredited Program

Job description

Baylor Scott & White Health is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to provide direct patient care and have prescriptive authority. This role involves working in specialty clinics and requires a current Texas NP license.

Key responsibilities include assessing patients, ordering diagnostic tests, and formulating treatment plans based on evidence-based medicine. Candidates should have skills in communication and critical thinking, along with relevant education and licensure.