Nurse Practitioner - Reconstructive Surgery

Baylor Scott & White Health; Temple (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

PTO accrual starting Day 1

Job summary

Baylor Scott & White Health seeks a Nurse Practitioner (NP) in Surgical Specialty - Non-Operative to provide direct patient care with delegated prescriptive authority. The NP collaborates with supervising physicians to develop treatment plans and ensure high standards of patient outcomes across adult and pediatric populations.

Responsibilities include performing comprehensive exams, ordering tests, counseling patients and families, and contributing to care coordination in various surgical

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
• Current Texas NP license with APRN certification.
• BLS certification within 30 days of hire or transfer.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care with delegated prescriptive authority.
• Perform comprehensive/ problem-focused physical examinations and histories.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests; develop treatment plans with physicians.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Prescription authority

Patient counseling

Care planning

Documentation

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Diagnostic reasoning

Education

Nurse Practitioner program graduate

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Job description

Job Summary

The NP Surgical Specialty - Non-Operative is a licensed, certified, non-physician healthcare provider. They render direct patient care and have delegated prescriptive authority. They are credentialed, privileged, and billed as an independent provider, recognized by Medicare and Medicaid. The Advanced Practice Provider provides medical care based on the scope of practice set by the supervising physician.

Surgical providers care for adult and pediatric patients. They specialize in General Surgery, Orthopedics, Neurosurgery, Otolaryngology, Cosmetic, Vascular, Trauma, Transplant, Urology, Plastics, or other specialties.

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 or recommends medical drug therapies or other treatments. Performs procedures following approved policies, focusing on 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 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.
• Provides consultation level services for conditions/problems related to the Provider’s specialty, level of experience and training.
• Manages patients in a healthcare setting(s) other than primary clinic setting (e.g., inpatient, emergency services).
• Performs invasive procedures specific to scope of practice and provider’s level of expertise as delegated by supervising Physician.
• Performs follow-ups with patients both pre- and post-operatively. May also round on patients in the hospital or see patients in the Emergency Department.
• May be required to perform patient care duties beyond regular schedule based on coverage needs of the department.

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.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire or transfer.
• Certification from an accredited board as an APRN for the patient population of focus required.

Benefits

Our benefits are designed to help you live well no matter where you are on your journey. For full details on coverage and eligibility, visit the Baylor Scott & White Benefits Hub to explore our offerings.

• 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/Licensure/Registration: Nurse Practitioner (NP), Registered Nurse (RN), Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire or transfer.
• 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.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire or transfer.
• Certification from an accredited board as an APRN for the patient population of focus required.