Acute Care Nurse Practitioner - Neuro Hospitalist - Days

Baylor Scott & White Health; Killeen (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) savings plan with match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Baylor Scott & White Health seeks a Nurse Practitioner for inpatient medicine at the Neuro Hospitalist service in Texas. The role emphasizes rounds, admissions, discharges, and on-call support, with a 7-on/7-off schedule and 10-hour days. New graduates are welcome to apply.

Responsibilities include comprehensive physical exams, ordering and interpreting tests, prescribing according to protocols, and counseling patients and families on care plans. Texas RN/APRn licensure and BLS/ACLS are required.

Qualifications

• Executes comprehensive or problem-focused physical examinations.
• Orders and interprets diagnostic tests to guide care.
• Prescribes therapies per approved protocols with safety and cost in mind.

Responsibilities

• Perform hospital rounds, admissions, and discharges as assigned.
• Develop and implement outcome-based treatment plans with physicians.
• Counsel patients and families on care plans, medications, and follow-ups.
• Maintain accurate treatment records and initiate referrals when needed.

Skills

Physical examination

Lab test interpretation

Patient counseling

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

RN license (TX)

APRN certification

BLS/ACLS within 30 days

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Clinical decision support

Job description

Job Summary

The NP Inpatient Medicine is a licensed, certified, non-physician healthcare provider who actively renders direct patient care and possesses delegated prescriptive authority, is credentialed and privileged, and whose service is billed as an independent billing provider, as recognized by Medicare and Medicaid within the healthcare systems, and in accordance with the appropriate board. The Advanced Practice Provider provides medical care based upon the scope of practice as delineated by the supervising physician. Inpatient Medicine providers typically work in a hospital setting and manage patients by performing duties to include patient rounding and hospital admissions and discharges.

Neuro Hospitalist - Days only

7on/7off - shift provider

10hr days - no call

New graduates welcome to apply.

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, recommends and/or employs medical drug therapies or other forms of related therapeutic treatments and procedures or performs indicated procedures in accordance with approved protocols/policies with attention to efficacy, safety, and cost. Recommends interventions to modify behavior associated with health risks.
• Formulates and implements comprehensive outcomes-based patient treatment plans based on patient assessments, evidence-based medicine, standards of care, professional practice guidelines and in collaboration with physicians and other interdisciplinary team members when appropriate. Evaluates patient’s response to health care provided and the effectiveness of care.
• Counsels patients and families regarding medical processes, management of the health illness/condition, medication, nutrition, and health promotion. Counsels patients about drug regimens and possible side effects or interactions with other substances such as 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 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 competency of the provider) as delegated by supervising Physician.
• May conduct hospital rounds, assist with admissions and discharges, and provide on-call support.

KEY SUCCESS FACTORS

• Knowledge of information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities to include symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures
• Knowledge of principles, 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 for RNs and LVNs & Texas APRN
• Current license to practice as a Nurse Practitioner in the state of Texas
• Certification from an accredited board as an APRN for the patient population of focus required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) within 30 days of hire or transfer

Benefits

Our competitive benefits package includes the following

• 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

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) and Advanced within 30 days of hire or transfer.