Primary Care NP: Patient-Centered, Team-Based Practice

Baylor Scott & White Health; Round Rock (TX); On-site; USD 105,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Baylor Scott & White Health in Round Rock, Texas, seeks a Nurse Practitioner to join our Primary Care team. The candidate will provide comprehensive care for acute and chronic conditions in a primary care setting, working collaboratively with physicians and the care team.

The ideal candidate has 1+ year of NP experience, strong clinical judgment, and a commitment to patient-centered, evidence-based care. Day-to-day schedule is full-time, Monday–Friday, with flexible hours and limited weekend

Qualifications

• Have 1+ year of experience as a Nurse Practitioner, preferably in primary care or a related clinical setting.
• Be clinically confident and comfortable managing common acute and chronic conditions.
• Demonstrate sound clinical judgment and know when to seek additional support or consultation.
• Be self-motivated, dependable, and eager to continue learning.
• Communicate effectively and compassionately with patients, families, and staff.
• Work well as part of a collaborative, team-based care environment.
• Be adaptable and receptive to feedback.
• Demonstrate a strong work ethic and positive attitude.
• Be committed to preventive care, health promotion, and quality patient outcomes.
• Previous nursing experience is a plus, particularly experience in an emergency department or intensive care unit, as it can provide a strong clinical foundation for advanced practice.

Responsibilities

• Obtaining comprehensive and problem-focused medical histories and performing physical examinations.
• Assessing patients' physical and mental health conditions and identifying healthcare needs.
• Ordering, interpreting, and evaluating laboratory and diagnostic testing.
• Diagnosing and managing acute and chronic medical conditions within the Nurse Practitioner’s scope of practice.
• Prescribing medications and recommending appropriate treatments and therapies.
• Developing and implementing individualized, evidence-based treatment plans.
• Monitoring patient response to treatment and modifying treatment plans as appropriate.
• Providing preventive care and counseling regarding health risks and lifestyle modifications.
• Educating patients and families about diagnoses, medications, treatment plans, nutrition, and health promotion.
• Maintaining accurate and timely medical records.
• Collaborating with physicians and other members of the healthcare team.
• Initiating consultation and referral when a patient’s condition exceeds the Nurse Practitioner’s scope of practice or expertise.
• Performing procedures appropriate to the Nurse Practitioner’s training, knowledge, and scope of practice.
• Participating in a team-based model focused on acute and chronic illness management and population health.

Education

Grad of an Accredited Program

Job description

Baylor Scott & White Health in Round Rock, Texas, seeks a Nurse Practitioner to join our Primary Care team. The candidate will provide comprehensive care for acute and chronic conditions in a primary care setting, working collaboratively with physicians and the care team.

The ideal candidate has 1+ year of NP experience, strong clinical judgment, and a commitment to patient-centered, evidence-based care. Day-to-day schedule is full-time, Monday–Friday, with flexible hours and limited weekend