Hospice Nurse Practitioner - Compassionate, Independent Care

Baylor Scott & White Health; Belton (TX); On-site; USD 105,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Baylor Scott & White Health is seeking a Nurse Practitioner in Texas to provide direct patient care in specialty clinics. The NP will be credentialed and billed as an independent provider under physician supervision.

The role requires an APRN certification, Texas RN license (or compact), BLS within 30 days, and the ability to develop treatment plans and counsel patients across various specialties.

Qualifications

• Texas RN license (or compact) required.
• Current Texas APRN license and board certification required.
• BLS certification within 30 days of hire.
• Prescriptive authority and scope per supervising physician.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients' physical and mental condition through exams and histories.
• Order, collect, interpret labs and diagnostic tests to guide care.
• Prescribe medications and therapies; perform procedures per approved protocols.
• Develop and implement patient treatment plans based on assessments and evidence-based care.
• Counsel patients and families on medications, nutrition, and health promotion.

Skills

RN license (Texas)

APRN certification

BLS within 30 days

Prescriptive authority

Licensure for RN/NP

Education

Graduate of Accredited Program

Job description

Baylor Scott & White Health is seeking a Nurse Practitioner in Texas to provide direct patient care in specialty clinics. The NP will be credentialed and billed as an independent provider under physician supervision.

The role requires an APRN certification, Texas RN license (or compact), BLS within 30 days, and the ability to develop treatment plans and counsel patients across various specialties.