Inpatient Pain Management Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Dallas at Baylor Scott & White Health D[...]

Itlearn360; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Dallas is seeking an Inpatient Pain Management Acute Care Nurse Practitioner. This licensed professional will directly care for patients, collaborating with a team in various medical specialties. The role demands a profound understanding of patient care with essential qualifications in nursing. Benefits include health coverage, retirement planning, and tuition reimbursement, ensuring comprehensive support for employees.

Benefits

Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits

401(k) plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%

Tuition reimbursement

PTO accrual from Day 1

Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
• Valid Texas RN license and current Texas NP license.
• BLS certification within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients' physical and mental conditions through examinations.
• Order and evaluate laboratory and diagnostic tests.
• Develop and implement patient treatment plans.

Skills

Communication

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Patient counseling

Education

Graduation from an accredited program

Job description

Inpatient Pain Management Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Dallas job at Baylor Scott & White Health. Dallas, TX.

JOB SUMMARY

The Nurse Practitioner in Medical Specialty is a licensed, certified healthcare provider who delivers direct patient care, possesses delegated prescriptive authority, and is credentialed and privileged within the healthcare system, billing independently as recognized by Medicare and Medicaid. The Advanced Practice Provider offers medical care within the scope defined by the supervising physician, working in specialty clinics such as Palliative Care, Pulmonary, Infectious Disease, Endocrinology, Gastroenterology, Cardiology, Dermatology, Urology, Nephrology, Neurology, Hematology, Oncology, Allergy and Immunology, Rheumatology, or other specialties.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE ROLE

1. Assess patients' physical and mental conditions through comprehensive or problem-focused examinations and histories.
2. Order, interpret, and evaluate laboratory and diagnostic tests to determine patient needs.
3. Prescribe and recommend medical therapies, perform procedures per protocols, and advise on behavioral modifications for health risks.
4. Develop and implement patient treatment plans based on assessments, evidence-based practices, and standards, collaborating with physicians and team members as needed. Evaluate patient responses and care effectiveness.
5. Counsel patients and families on medical processes, medication management, nutrition, and health promotion, including potential drug interactions and side effects.
6. Maintain detailed records of treatment plans and outcomes; initiate referrals when necessary.
7. Provide consultation services related to the provider’s specialty and training.
8. Manage patients in various healthcare settings beyond primary clinics, such as inpatient or emergency services.
9. Perform invasive procedures within scope and competency, delegated by supervising physicians.
10. Perform additional patient care duties as required to meet department coverage needs.

KEY SUCCESS FACTORS

• Knowledge of diagnosing and treating injuries, diseases, and deformities, including symptoms, treatments, drug interactions, and preventive care.
• Understanding of diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency with computers and related software.
• Ability to develop comprehensive, outcomes-based treatment plans.
• Skills in patient counseling regarding medical and psychological conditions.
• Ability to interpret diagnostic tests effectively.
• Valid Texas RN license or RN license with compact privilege, and current Texas Nurse Practitioner license.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days of hire or transfer.
• Certification from an accredited board as an APRN for the relevant patient population.

BENEFITS

Our benefits support your well-being at every stage. Details are available on the Baylor Scott & White Benefits Hub, which may include:

• Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
• 401(k) plan with a dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
• Tuition reimbursement
• PTO accrual from Day 1

Note: Benefits may vary based on position type and level.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduation from an accredited program
• Less than 1 year of experience

CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION

• Nurse Practitioner (NP)
• Registered Nurse (RN)
• BLS certification within 30 days of hire or transfer