Nurse Practitioner – Outpatient Specialty Care

Baylor Scott & White Health; Belton (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Baylor Scott & White Health in Texas seeks a Nurse Practitioner to provide direct patient care in specialty clinics with prescriptive authority. This NP is credentialed, privileged, and billed as an independent provider within Medicare/Medicaid guidelines.

The role emphasizes collaboration with supervising physicians, developing treatment plans, and applying evidence-based practices across multiple medical specialties. Strong clinical judgment and patient counseling are essential.

Qualifications

• TX RN licensure or RN licensure with compact privilege from a state in the Nurse Licensure Compact for RNs and TX APRN.
• Current license to practice as a Nurse Practitioner in the state of Texas.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire or transfer.
• Certification from an accredited board as an APRN for the patient population focus.

Responsibilities

• 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 or recommends medical drug therapies or other therapeutic treatments. Performs procedures following approved protocols, focusing on efficacy, safety, and cost.
• Formulates and implements patient treatment plans based on assessments, evidence-based medicine, and standards of care. Works with physicians and team members when needed.
• 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.
• Provides consultation level services for conditions/problems related to the Provider’s specialty and training.
• Manages patients in a healthcare setting(s) other than primary clinic setting (e.g., inpatient, emergency services, procedural, etc.).
• Performs invasive procedures specific to scope of practice and proficiency of the provider as delegated by supervising Physician.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Interpersonal skills

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Computer skills

Team collaboration

Education

Graduate of an Accredited NP program

Texas RN licensure (or compact)

Job description

Baylor Scott & White Health in Texas seeks a Nurse Practitioner to provide direct patient care in specialty clinics with prescriptive authority. This NP is credentialed, privileged, and billed as an independent provider within Medicare/Medicaid guidelines.

The role emphasizes collaboration with supervising physicians, developing treatment plans, and applying evidence-based practices across multiple medical specialties. Strong clinical judgment and patient counseling are essential.