Nurse Practitioner Urgent Care

Baylor Scott & White Health; Hutto (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with match

Tuition reimbursement

PTO accrual

Health benefits

Job summary

Baylor Scott & White Health seeks a Nurse Practitioner for their Urgent Care in Hutto, Texas. The role involves managing acute patient needs, performing exams, and collaborating with physicians. The clinic sees an average of 25-30 patients daily with a rotating schedule from Monday to Sunday.

Qualified candidates will hold current Texas RN and APRN licensures and have a minimum of 1 year of clinical experience. Benefits include a 401(k) match, tuition reimbursement, and health benefits.

Qualifications

• Current Texas RN licensure with compact privilege.
• Minimum 1 year of clinical experience required.
• Certification as an APRN for the patient population focus.

Responsibilities

• Provide autonomous urgent care management for acute conditions.
• Order and interpret laboratory and diagnostic tests.
• Collaborate with physicians and team members.

Skills

Strong verbal and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Critical thinking

Problem-solving skills

Proficiency in computer applications

Education

Current Texas APRN/Nurse Practitioner licensure

Current Texas RN licensure

Certification from an accredited board as an APRN

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Job description

Position Overview

NP Urgent Care at Hutto, a busy clinic serving patients 6 months and older. Average 25-30 patients per day.

Clinic hours: Monday‑Friday 8:00 AM‑8:00 PM, Saturday and Sunday 9:00 AM‑5:00 PM. Rotating two‑week schedule.

Role & Responsibilities

• Provide autonomous urgent care management, evaluating and treating acute conditions and minor injuries.
• Perform comprehensive or problem‑focused physical exams and medical histories.
• Order, collect, interpret, and evaluate laboratory and diagnostic tests.
• Prescribe medications and recommend treatments per policies.
• Develop and implement evidence‑based patient treatment plans.
• Collaborate with physicians and team members when needed.
• Counsel patients and families on medical processes, illness management, medication, nutrition, and health promotion.
• Maintain appropriate records and initiate referrals when needed.
• Provide consultation level services related to specialties and training.
• Perform invasive procedures within scope as delegated by supervising physicians.
• Possibly perform patient‑care duties beyond schedule based on coverage needs.

Qualifications

• Current Texas RN licensure with compact privilege (or RN from a state in the Nurse Licensure Compact).
• Current Texas APRN/Nurse Practitioner licensure.
• Certification from an accredited board as an APRN for the patient population focus.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days of hire.
• Minimum 1 year of clinical experience (less than 1 year considered).
• Strong verbal and written communication, interpersonal, critical thinking, and problem‑solving skills.
• Proficiency in computer and related software applications.

Additional Information

Moonlighting opportunities available. Opportunity to practice independently while still having physician collaboration. Benefits include 401(k) with match, tuition reimbursement, PTO accrual, and health benefits.