Surgical Acute Care NP – Operative Specialist

Baylor Scott & White Health; Benchley (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

PTO from day 1

Job summary

Baylor Scott & White Health is seeking a Nurse Practitioner for the Surgical Specialty-Operative team. This role provides direct patient care with prescriptive authority across multiple surgical disciplines under physician supervision.

You will work with adult and pediatric patients in inpatient/outpatient settings, perform assessments, develop treatment plans, and collaborate with the surgical team to ensure optimal outcomes.

Qualifications

• TX RN licensure required.
• Current Texas APRN license.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days.
• 2+ years of experience in a surgical specialty.

Responsibilities

• Assess the physical and mental condition of patients by performing and obtaining comprehensive or problem-focused examinations and histories.
• Orders, collects, interprets, and evaluates laboratory and other diagnostic tests.
• Prescribes, recommends, or uses medical therapies and performs procedures within scope.
• Formulates and implements comprehensive patient treatment plans with physicians and team members.
• Counsels patients and families on medical processes, medications, nutrition, and health promotion.
• Maintains records detailing treatment plans and outcomes and initiates referrals when needed.

Skills

Texas RN licensure

Nurse Practitioner (APRN)

BLS Certification

Patient care

Education

Graduate of Accredited Program

Job description

Baylor Scott & White Health is seeking a Nurse Practitioner for the Surgical Specialty-Operative team. This role provides direct patient care with prescriptive authority across multiple surgical disciplines under physician supervision.

You will work with adult and pediatric patients in inpatient/outpatient settings, perform assessments, develop treatment plans, and collaborate with the surgical team to ensure optimal outcomes.