Nurse Practitioner Primary Care

NONPF; Copperas Cove (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) with match

Tuition Reimbursement

PTO from Day 1

Job summary

Baylor Scott & White Health in Texas is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to join an outpatient Family Medicine team. You will provide direct patient care, diagnose conditions, manage treatment plans, and collaborate with physicians in a lifecare focused environment.

The role emphasizes preventive care, chronic disease management, and a supportive in-clinic onboarding program. New graduates are encouraged to apply, with structured mentorship and access to multidisciplinary resources to deliver

Qualifications

• Graduate NP program completion and Texas NP licensure.
• BLS certification within 30 days of hire or transfer.
• Strong communication and collaboration with care teams.

Responsibilities

• Assess physical and mental health needs through exams and history.
• Order and interpret labs and tests to guide care.
• Prescribe and manage medications and treatments per protocols.
• Counsel patients on treatment plans and health promotion.
• Maintain accurate patient records and coordinate referrals.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Critical thinking

Patient-focused care

Education

Graduate of Accredited NP Program

Texas NP license

BLS certification

Tools

BLS certification

Job description

Position Highlights

• Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
• No routine call or weekend requirements
• Patient Volume: Approximately 18 patients per day
• Practice Setting: Outpatient Family Medicine

Practice Overview

• Join an established Enhanced Care Team (ECT) model focused on collaborative, patient-centered care.
• Care for patients across the lifespan with a mix of:
  • New patient visits
  • Established patient follow-ups
  • Acute/same-day visits
  • Preventive care
• Individual in-basket management with support from an experienced multidisciplinary team.

Procedures

• Opportunity to perform a variety of office-based procedures including:
  • Joint injections
  • Suturing
  • Incision & drainage (I&D)
  • Skin lesion removal
  • Skin biopsies
  • Pap smears
  • Nexplanon insertion/removal

Support & Resources

• Work alongside an experienced care team including:
  • Medical Assistants
  • Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs)
  • Patient Service Specialists (Front Desk)
  • Community Health Worker
  • Additional APPs and Physicians

Mentorship

• New graduates are encouraged to apply.
• Structured onboarding through:
  • In-clinic orientation
  • Organization orientation
  • Thrive APP transition 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 are:

• 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

• 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.

Belonging Statement

We believe that all people should feel welcomed, valued and supported.

QUALIFICATIONS

• EDUCATION - Grad of an Accredited Program
• EXPERIENCE - Less than 1 Year of Experience
• CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION -
  • Nurse Practitioner (NP)
  • Registered Nurse (RN)
  • Basic Life Support (BLS): BLS or BLS within 30 days of hire or transfer.