Nurse Practitioner Primary Care

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

PTO accrual

Job summary

Baylor Scott & White Health is seeking a Nurse Practitioner for Primary Care in Texas. This role provides direct patient care with prescriptive authority in an outpatient setting, collaborating with physicians and a strong care team.

The position supports new graduates through mentorship and a comprehensive onboarding program. Key duties include managing acute and chronic conditions, preventive care, and wellness visits, with emphasis on building long-term patient relationships in a growing

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in nursing with NP certification.
• Current Texas NP license and RN licensure, or Compact RN privileges.
• BLS certification within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assess the physical and mental condition of patients through exams and histories.
• Order, collect, interpret, and evaluate laboratory and diagnostic tests.
• Prescribe, recommend, or use therapies; perform scope-based procedures.
• Counsel patients on medications, nutrition, and health promotion.
• Develop and implement comprehensive treatment plans; collaborate with physicians.
• Document treatment plans and patient outcomes; initiate referrals as needed.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Critical thinking

Computer skills

Prescriptive authority

Team collaboration

Education

Graduate of accredited program

Tools

Epic EMR

Job description

Position Highlights

• 0.9 FTE schedule with 12‑hour shifts, 3 days per week (alternating: Week 1 – Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday; Week 2 – Thursday, Friday, Saturday)
• Average patient volume: 18–23 patients per day
• Enhanced Care Team (ECT) model with strong physician and APP collaboration
• Dedicated support staff: Medical Assistant, LVN, RN, Patient Service Specialists (Front Desk)
• Opportunity to care for new and established patients, acute/same‑day visits, chronic disease management, preventive care and wellness visits
• Shared and individual in‑basket management
• Procedural opportunities include Pap smears, IUD and Nexplanon procedures, ingrown toenail removal, and training provided for applicable procedures

Procedural Opportunities

• Pap smears
• Joint injections
• Skin lesion removal
• Laceration repair
• IUD and Nexplanon procedures
• Ingrown toenail removal
• Incision & drainage (I&D)
• Skin biopsies
• Training provided for applicable procedures

New Graduate Support

• Open to new graduates
• Comprehensive onboarding and mentorship program
• 12–18 months of physician oversight and support
• Daily clinical collaboration, case reviews, and billing/coding guidance
• Access to experienced physicians, APPs, and organizational training resources

Additional Details

• Outpatient Epic environment
• No hospital rounding required

Why Candidates Love This Opportunity

• Strong mentorship and training environment
• Flexible 3‑day‑per‑week schedule
• Broad scope of primary care practice
• Hands‑on procedural experience
• Collaborative team culture with excellent clinical support
• Opportunity to build long‑term patient relationships in a growing community

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

• 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.

Qualifications

• Education: Graduate of an accredited program.
• Experience: Less than 1 year of experience.
• Certification/License/Registration:
  • Registered Nurse (RN)
  • Nurse Practitioner (NP)
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) 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.

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