Nurse Practitioner Primary Care

American Academy of Family Physicians; Killeen (TX); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule

Work from home options

Competitive pay with incentives

Flexible scheduling

Dedicated support

Time off

Comprehensive benefits

401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Baylor Scott & White Health in Texas is seeking a Primary Care Nurse Practitioner to join our integrated health system. The role emphasizes meaningful primary care delivery with ample physician collaboration and support from centralized services.

The position offers hybrid scheduling with virtual-visit blocks and options to work from home up to one day per week, plus flexible clinic hours to support work-life balance and professional growth within one of Texas’ largest health systems.

Qualifications

• Texas NP license required.
• BLS certification within 30 days of hire.
• DEA registration.
• Texas RN license or RN compact.
• National NP certification in area of specialty.
• Ability to meet credentialing and privileging requirements.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and diagnose acute and chronic conditions.
• Perform comprehensive and problem-focused examinations.
• Order and interpret laboratory and diagnostic studies.
• Develop evidence-based treatment plans.
• Prescribe medications and manage chronic disease.
• Provide preventive care and health counseling.
• Educate patients and families about treatment, medications, and healthy lifestyle choices.
• Coordinate specialty referrals and follow-up care.
• Perform procedures within your scope of practice.
• Participate in population health and quality‑improvement initiatives.

Skills

Nurse Practitioner

BLS Certified

DEA Certification

Texas RN License

NP Certification

Credentialing & Privileging

Education

Graduate of Accredited Program

Job description

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.

Job Summary

Make a Difference. Build a Career. Practice with Support.

Baylor Scott & White Health is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to join our outstanding team.

This is an opportunity to practice meaningful primary care with the support of an integrated healthcare system-while maintaining the flexibility and work-life balance that matter to you.

Why You'll Love This Role

• Competitive compensation with base salary plus productivity and quality incentives

• Hybrid flexibility, including dedicated virtual-visit blocks and the opportunity to work from home up to one day per week

• Flexible clinic scheduling designed to support work-life balance

• Team-based care with strong physician collaboration

• Dedicated support to reduce administrative burden, including centralized refill services, ambulatory pharmacists, in-basket support, and empowered medical assistants

• Generous time off designed to support work-life balance and time away when you need it

• Comprehensive benefits with immediate eligibility

• 401(k) dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%

• Tuition reimbursement and relocation assistance, when applicable

• Opportunities for professional growth within one of Texas's largest healthcare systems

Essential Functions of the Role

As a Primary Care NP, you'll care for patients across the spectrum of acute, chronic, and preventive medicine. You'll have the opportunity to build lasting patient relationships while working closely with physicians and an experienced care team.

Your role will include:

• Evaluating and diagnosing acute and chronic conditions

• Performing comprehensive and problem-focused examinations

• Ordering and interpreting laboratory and diagnostic studies

• Developing evidence-based treatment plans

• Prescribing medications and managing chronic disease

• Providing preventive care and health counseling

• Educating patients and families about treatment, medications, and healthy lifestyle choices

• Coordinating specialty referrals and follow-up care

• Performing procedures within your scope of practice

• Participating in population health and quality‑improvement initiatives

Key Success Factors

We're looking for a collaborative, compassionate NP who enjoys practicing primary care and building strong relationships with patients and colleagues.

Required:

• Current Texas Nurse Practitioner license

• BLS certification within 30 days of hire or transfer

• DEA

• Texas RN or RN compact from Nurse Licensure Compact

• National Nurse Practitioner certification in area of specialty

• Ability to meet applicable credentialing and privileging requirements

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.