Nurse Practitioner ICU Intensivist Critical Care (Days)

Baylor Scott & White Health; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) savings plan

Tuition reimbursement

PTO accrual beginning Day 1

Job summary

Baylor Scott & White Health is seeking an NP Intensivist to join the critical care team in Dallas. The role focuses on high-acuity inpatient care, rounding, and procedures with physician oversight and a collaborative ICU environment.

New graduates welcome; structured onboarding and mentorship are provided. Expect autonomous practice with physician support and an expanding critical care team to advance care delivery.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited program.
• Less than 1 year of experience.
• APRN license to practice in Texas (Texas APRN) or NP/RN with applicable credentials.
• BLS within 30 days of hire; ACLS within 30 days of hire.
• Board Certification: ACNP-BC, ACNPC-AG, or NNP-BC.

Responsibilities

• Assesses the physical and mental condition of patients by performing 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 therapies or related treatments; performs procedures following approved protocols.
• Formulates and implements comprehensive treatment plans with collaboration from physicians and team members.
• Counsels patients and families about medical processes, medications, nutrition, and health promotion.
• Maintains records detailing treatment plans and outcomes; initiates timely referrals.
• Provides consultation level services for conditions related to specialty and training.
• Performs invasive procedures delegated by supervising physician.
• May conduct hospital rounds, assist with admissions/discharges, and provide on-call support.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Critical thinking

Computer skills

Outcomes-based care

Patient counseling

Diagnostics interpretation

Education

Nurse Practitioner degree (APRN)

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Position Highlights

• Schedule: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM, 7 on / 7 off rotation, providing excellent work-life balance.
• Critical Care Focus: Provide high-acuity care in a collaborative inpatient ICU setting.
• Manageable Patient Load: Average of 12 patients per shift.
• Clinical Responsibilities:
  • Inpatient rounding
  • New and established patient evaluations
  • Hospital and ED consults
  • Pre- and post-operative care
  • Individual in-basket management
• Procedural Opportunities: Perform central lines, arterial lines, and intubations.
• Autonomous Practice: Enjoy a high level of independence with physician support readily available and an expanding Critical Care team.
• Mentorship & Onboarding: Structured 12–18 month transition program with physician oversight, peer mentorship, and formal training milestones.
• Preferred Background: At least 1 year of Critical Care/Acute Care experience. New graduates welcome!

Job Summary

The NP Intensivist Medicine is a licensed, certified, non-physician healthcare provider. They provide direct patient care and have prescriptive authority. They are credentialed, privileged, and billed as independent providers by Medicare and Medicaid. The Advanced Practice Provider offers medical care based on the supervising physician's scope of practice. Intensivist Medicine providers work in critical care settings. They manage patients by rounding, performing procedures, and handling hospital admissions and discharges.

Essential Functions of the Role

• Assesses the physical and mental condition of patients by performing 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 protocols with attention to efficacy, safety, and cost. Recommends interventions to change behavior linked to 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 health care and the effectiveness of care.
• Counsels patients and families about 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.
• Provides consultation level services for conditions/problems related to the Provider’s specialty and training.
• Performs invasive procedures specific to scope of practice (and knowledge of the provider) as delegated by supervising Physician.
• May conduct hospital rounds, assist with admissions and discharges, and provide on-call support.

Key Success Factors

• Knowledge of information and techniques is needed 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 state in the Nurse Licensure Compact for RNs and LVNs, and Texas APRN.
• Current license to practice as a Nurse Practitioner in the state of Texas
• Certification from an accredited board as an APRN for the patient population of focus required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) within 30 days of hire or transfer

Benefits

• 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.

Qualifications

• Education: Graduate of an accredited program
• Experience: Less than 1 year of experience
• Certification/License/Registration:
  • Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner (APRN) current license to practice as a Nurse Practitioner in Texas
  • Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Registered Nurse (RN)
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire or transfer
  • Board Certification: one of the following
    • Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Board Certification (ACNP‑BC)
    • Adult‑Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Board Certification (ACNPC‑AG)
    • Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Board Certification (NNP‑BC)