Nurse Practitioner Urgent Care

NONPF; Georgetown (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan with match

Tuition reimbursement

PTO from day 1

Job summary

Baylor Scott & White Health is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to join our Urgent Care team in an outpatient setting. The NP will provide direct patient care, order diagnostics, and collaborate with a supervising physician to implement treatment plans.

Ideal candidates have TX NP licensure, strong patient communication, and experience in urgent care or similar settings. Join a supportive team with dedicated staff and a focus on quality, compassionate care.

Qualifications

• NP licensed in Texas with current credentials.
• Experience in urgent care or outpatient clinic settings preferred.
• Strong communication and patient rapport abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in urgent care clinic settings.
• Perform or order diagnostic tests and interpret results.
• Develop and manage treatment plans with supervising physician.
• Counsel patients and families on care plans and medications.

Skills

Clinical care

Patient communication

Critical thinking

Electronic health records

BLS proficient

Education

NP licensure in TX

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Position Highlights

• Full-time 1.0 FTE opportunity with a unique rotating schedule designed to support work-life balance
• Clinic hours:
  • Monday-Friday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Saturday & Sunday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
• Rotating 2-week schedule with only 8 working days per pay period:
  • Week 1: 5 shifts
  • Week 2: 3 shifts
• Collaborative team environment with dedicated support staff:
  • 1 LVN assigned per provider
• Strong operational and clinical support model
• Manageable daily patient volume averaging 23-30 patients per day
• Adult-focused practice primarily serving patients ages 18+
• Excellent opportunity for providers who enjoy building relationships with the geriatric population
• Ideal environment for compassionate, patient-centered clinicians who value quality care and continuity
• Double provider coverage on Fridays promotes teamwork and provider support
• Opportunity to practice broad urgent care medicine in a well-established outpatient setting
• Preferred candidate will have at least 1 year of relevant APP experience
• Great fit for providers seeking:
  • Predictable scheduling
  • Collaborative culture
  • Lower-volume urgent care environment
  • Meaningful patient interactions
  • Strong work-life balance

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) 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.
• 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

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

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.