NP Surgical Specialist - Non-Operative

Baylor Scott & White Health; Temple (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Immediate health and welfare benefits

401(k) with 5% match

Tuition reimbursement

PTO accrual Day 1

Job summary

Baylor Scott & White Health is seeking a licensed Nurse Practitioner for the Surgical Specialty - Non-Operative. This role provides direct patient care, exercises delegated prescriptive authority, and is credentialed and billed as an independent provider under the supervising physician.

The NP will care for adult and pediatric patients across General Surgery, Orthopedics, Neurosurgery, Otolaryngology, and related specialties, working with a multidisciplinary team to develop and implement

Qualifications

• RN licensure in Texas and NP licensure required.
• BLS certification within 30 days of hire.
• Experience in surgical specialties preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assesses patients and takes histories and physical exams.
• Orders, interprets, and evaluates lab tests and imaging as needed.
• Prescribes medications and develops treatment plans under supervision.
• Counsels patients on medications, nutrition, and lifestyle changes.
• Maintains accurate records and coordinates referrals.
• Provides consultative care for conditions related to the specialty.
• Manages patients in inpatient, ER, or other care settings.
• Performs procedures delegated by supervising physician.
• Conducts pre- and post-operative follow-ups.
• May cover additional duties as needed based on department needs.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Critical thinking

EMR systems

Education

Texas RN Licensure

Texas APRN License/Certification

BLS within 30 days of hire

Tools

EMR systems

Clinical guidelines

Job description

Baylor Scott & White Health is seeking a licensed Nurse Practitioner for the Surgical Specialty - Non-Operative. This role provides direct patient care, exercises delegated prescriptive authority, and is credentialed and billed as an independent provider under the supervising physician.

The NP will care for adult and pediatric patients across General Surgery, Orthopedics, Neurosurgery, Otolaryngology, and related specialties, working with a multidisciplinary team to develop and implement