Nurse Practitioner General Pediatrics

Ascension St Vincent

Killeen (TX)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

PTO Day 1

Job summary

Baylor Scott & White Health in Killeen, TX is seeking a Nurse Practitioner for Primary Care in Pediatrics. You will provide direct patient care in an outpatient setting with prescriptive authority, within a supportive APP-led program.

You will join a structured onboarding and a collaborative team that includes RNs, LVNs, and medical assistants, with a fellowship path for new graduates and a schedule that supports work–life balance.

Qualifications

Graduate of an accredited NP program.
Active Texas Nurse Practitioner license.
Current BLS certification.
Experience: less than 1 year in pediatrics or primary care (if stated)

Responsibilities

Performs comprehensive physical exams and takes medical histories.
Orders and interprets laboratories and other tests.
Prescribes medications and performs procedures per approved protocols.
Counsels patients and families on medications, nutrition and health management.
Maintains and documents patient treatment plans; coordinates referrals.
Provides team-based care with RNs, LVNs, and medical assistants.
Offers consultation within specialty training and scope of practice.
Performs invasive procedures as delegated by supervising physician.
Cares for patients with acute and chronic conditions in population health.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Patient counseling

Prescribing meds

Lab testing interpretation

Interprofessional collaboration

Medical records documentation

Critical thinking

Communication skills

BLS knowledge

Education

Graduate from accredited NP program

Tools

Electronic Health Records

Job description

Position Highlights - General Pediatrics | Killeen, TX

Outpatient Pediatrics Focus - Provide comprehensive care including well visits, acute care, and follow-ups
Established Patient Panel - Manage new and established pediatric patients (avg. 25 per day)
Flexible Scheduling - 8 or 10-hour shifts, Monday-Friday within clinic hours (7 AM - 7 PM)
Early Fridays - Enjoy a Monday-Friday schedule with Fridays ending early (7 AM - 5 PM)
Light Weekend Requirement - Only 1-2 weekend shifts per month (single shift)
Strong Clinical Support Team - Work alongside RNs, LVNs, Medical Assistants, and front desk staff
Diverse Clinical Experience - Mix of preventive care, acute visits, and simple procedures (I&D, cryotherapy, foreign body removal)
Structured Onboarding - Comprehensive training led by experienced APP leadership
New Graduate Friendly - Open to new grads with a structured 12-month APP fellowship program

About Us Here at Baylor Scott & White Health we promote the well-being of all individuals, families, and communities. Baylor Scott and White is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas that empowers you to live well.

Our Core Values

We serve faithfully by doing what's right with a joyful heart.
We never settle by constantly striving for better.
We are in it together by supporting one another and those we serve.
We make an impact by taking initiative and delivering exceptional experience.

Benefits

Our benefits are designed to help you live well no matter where you are on your journey. For full details on coverage and eligibility, visit the Baylor Scott & White Benefits Hub to explore our offerings, which may include:

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.

Job Summary

The Nurse Practitioner (NP) Primary Care is a licensed, certified healthcare provider. They provide direct patient care and have prescriptive authority. They are credentialed, privileged, and billed as an independent provider by Medicare and Medicaid. The Advanced Practice Provider offers medical care based on the supervising physician's scope of practice. These providers typically provide care to patients in an internal medicine, family medicine, geriatric or pediatric clinic.

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, or uses medical drug therapies or other treatments. Performs procedures following approved protocols, focusing on efficacy, safety, and cost.
Recommends interventions to modify behavior associated with health risks.
Formulates and implements comprehensive patient treatment plans based on assessments, evidence-based medicine, and standards of care. Collaborates with physicians and team members when appropriate. Evaluates patient's response to care and its effectiveness.
Counsels patients and families on medical processes, illness management, medication, nutrition, and health promotion. Counsels patients about drug regimens and possible side effects or interactions with 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 or expertise.
Provide consultation level services for conditions/problems related to the Provider's specialty and training.
Perform invasive procedures specific to scope of practice and knowledge of the provider as delegated by supervising Physician.
May provide care to patients in a team-based model. Focus on acute and chronic illness management and population health.

Key Success Factors

Knowledge of information and techniques to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures.
Knowledge of practices, 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 Nurse Licensure Compact state for RNs and LVNs, and Texas APRN.
Current license to practice as a Nurse Practitioner in the state of Texas.
Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire or transfer.
National Nurse Practitioner certification in area of specialty.