Acute Care Nurse Practitioner – Cardiology

Baylor Scott & White Health; Marble Falls (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Baylor Scott & White Health seeks a Nurse Practitioner with AGACNP certification to provide direct patient care across specialty clinics and inpatient settings. The NP will assess patients, order tests, prescribe therapies, and develop treatment plans in collaboration with supervising physicians.

Must hold an AGACNP certification and Texas NP license, with BLS within 30 days of hire. Experience in acute care is preferred; duties include counseling patients and managing complex care plans.

Qualifications

• Requires AGACNP certification
• RN license with Texas APRN credentials
• BLS certification within 30 days of hire/transfer
• Experience in acute care settings preferred

Responsibilities

• Assesses patients by performing comprehensive or focused physical exams and histories.
• Orders and interprets labs and diagnostic tests to assess health needs.
• Prescribes medications and therapies and follows approved protocols.
• Develops and implements patient treatment plans with physicians and team.
• Counsels patients and families on treatment plans, medications, nutrition and health promotion.
• Maintains accurate patient records and initiates referrals when needed.
• Provides consultation for conditions related to the provider's specialty.
• Manages patients in inpatient, ED, or other care settings.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Critical thinking

Computer skills

Care plan development

Counseling patients

Diagnostic test interpretation

Texas RN license

Texas NP license

Education

Graduate from an Accredited Program

Job description

Job Summary

The Nurse Practitioner Medical Specialty is a licensed, certified, non-physician healthcare provider. They provide direct patient care and have prescriptive authority. Must hold an AGACNP certification. They are credentialed, privileged, and billed as independent providers by Medicare and Medicaid. The Advanced Practice Provider offers medical care based on the supervising physician's scope of practice. These providers work in specialty clinics and may specialize in areas like Palliative Care, Pulmonary, Infectious Disease, Endocrinology, Gastroenterology, Cardiology, Dermatology, Urology, Nephrology, Neurology, Hematology, Oncology, Allergy and Immunology, Rheumatology, or other medical specialties.

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 patient's response to care and its effectiveness.
• Counsels 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 remedies.
• Maintains appropriate records detailing the patient's treatment plans and outcomes. Initiates timely consultation and referral when the problem exceeds scope of practice or expertise.
• Provides consultation level services for conditions/problems related to the Provider’s specialty and training.
• Manages patients in a healthcare setting(s) other than primary clinic setting (e.g., inpatient, emergency services, procedural, etc.).
• Performs invasive procedures specific to scope of practice and proficiency of the provider as delegated by supervising Physician.
• May be required to 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 values, 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 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

Belonging Statement

We believe that all people should feel welcomed, valued and supported.

Qualifications

• EDUCATION - Grad of an Accredited Program
• EXPERIENCE - 1 Year of ACUTE CARE Experience as an Advanced Provider.
• Must hold an AGACNP certification

CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION

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