Nurse Practitioner Urgent Care

Baylor Scott & White Health; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 105,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

PTO from day 1

Onboarding & mentorship

Job summary

Baylor Scott & White Health is seeking a Nurse Practitioner for their Urgent Care clinic in the Bee Cave/Austin area. The role involves direct patient care in a high-volume setting with strong clinical support from supervising physicians and dedicated staff.

Responsibilities include evaluating new and established patients, providing same-day visits, and following up with care plans. Onboarding is comprehensive and mentorship-focused to ensure a smooth transition into this fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Licensed NP in Texas with APRN credential.
• Experience: 1 year preferred for APPs.
• BLS certification within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients with comprehensive or focused exams and histories.
• Order, interpret labs and diagnostics to guide care.
• Prescribe and adjust medications and therapies.
• Develop treatment plans with supervising physicians and team.
• Counsel patients on medication use, lifestyle and health promotion.
• Maintain accurate patient records and coordinate referrals as needed.

Skills

APP experience

Team collaboration

Patient assessment

Clinical documentation

Education

Nurse Practitioner license in Texas

Job description

• Urgent Care Practice – Join a well-established Baylor Scott & White Urgent Care clinic in the desirable Bee Cave/Austin area.
• Experienced Providers Preferred – Minimum of 1 year of APP experience preferred
• Collaborative Team Environment – Work alongside experienced APPs and supervising physicians with strong clinical support.
• Comprehensive Support Staff – Dedicated Medical Assistant, LVN, Front Desk (PSS), X-Ray services, and shared departmental resources.
• High-Volume, Fast-Paced Practice – Average of 24–30 patients per shift
• Variety of Clinical Responsibilities
• Evaluate and treat new and established patients
• Follow-up appointments
• Individual and shared in-basket management
• Rotating Schedule – Combination of weekday 8:00 AM–8:00 PM shifts and weekend 9:00 AM–5:00 PM coverage providing schedule variety.
• No Call Responsibilities
• Structured Onboarding & Mentorship – Comprehensive orientation led by experienced APP leadership, including organized training schedules, PEP visits, learning modules, and peer mentorship.
• Quality-Focused Practice – Monthly quality assurance collaboration with supervising physicians.

Position Highlights

• Urgent Care Practice – Join a well-established Baylor Scott & White Urgent Care clinic in the desirable Bee Cave/Austin area.
• Experienced Providers Preferred – Minimum of 1 year of APP experience preferred
• Collaborative Team Environment – Work alongside experienced APPs and supervising physicians with strong clinical support.
• Comprehensive Support Staff – Dedicated Medical Assistant, LVN, Front Desk (PSS), X-Ray services, and shared departmental resources.
• High-Volume, Fast-Paced Practice – Average of 24–30 patients per shift
• Variety of Clinical Responsibilities
  • Evaluate and treat new and established patients
  • Same-day acute care visits
  • Follow-up appointments
  • Individual and shared in-basket management
• Rotating Schedule – Combination of weekday 8:00 AM–8:00 PM shifts and weekend 9:00 AM–5:00 PM coverage providing schedule variety.
• No Call Responsibilities
• Structured Onboarding & Mentorship – Comprehensive orientation led by experienced APP leadership, including organized training schedules, PEP visits, learning modules, and peer mentorship.
• Quality-Focused Practice – Monthly quality assurance collaboration with supervising physicians.

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

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, which may include:

• 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) Urgent 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. They typically care for patients in urgent or convenient care clinics.

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 patient treatment plans based on assessments and evidence-based medicine. Collaborates with physicians and team members when needed. 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 and training.
• Performs invasive procedures specific to scope of practice and provider’s level of expertise as delegated by supervising Physician.
• 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

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): Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire or transfer.