Cardiovascular Surgery NP (Non-Op) – Care Provider

Baylor Scott & White Health; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Baylor Scott & White Health in Fort Worth, TX seeks a Nurse Practitioner for the Cardiovascular and Cardiothoracic Surgery - Non-Operative team. You’ll provide direct patient care with prescriptive authority under a supervising physician, following scope of practice for an Advanced Practice Provider.

The role focuses on adult and pediatric cardiovascular patients outside the operating room, requiring collaboration with physicians and care teams to deliver evidence-based treatments.

Qualifications

• EDUCATION - Grad of an Accredited Program
• EXPERIENCE - Less than 1 Year of Experience
• CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION -

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 or recommends medical drug therapies or related treatments. Performs procedures following approved policies, focusing on efficacy, safety, and cost.
• Formulates and implements comprehensive patient treatment plans based on assessments, evidence-based medicine, and standards of care.
• Counsels patients and families on medical processes, illness management, medication, nutrition, and health promotion.
• Maintains appropriate records detailing the patient's treatment plans and outcomes.
• Provides consultation level services for conditions/problems related to the Provider’s specialty, level of experience and training
• Manages patients in a healthcare setting(s) other than primary clinic setting (e.g., inpatient, ICU, emergency services).
• Performs invasive procedures specific to scope of practice and provider’s level of expertise as delegated by supervising Physician.
• Performs follow-ups with patients both pre- and post-operatively. May also round on patients in the hospital or see patients in the Emergency Department.

Skills

RN licensure

Texas APRN

BLS Certification

Communication skills

Education

Grad of an Accredited Program

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Baylor Scott & White Health in Fort Worth, TX seeks a Nurse Practitioner for the Cardiovascular and Cardiothoracic Surgery - Non-Operative team. You’ll provide direct patient care with prescriptive authority under a supervising physician, following scope of practice for an Advanced Practice Provider.

The role focuses on adult and pediatric cardiovascular patients outside the operating room, requiring collaboration with physicians and care teams to deliver evidence-based treatments.