Surgical Specialty NP (Non-Operative) — Patient-Centric Care Lead

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) match up to 5%

Tuition reimbursement

PTO accrual beginning Day 1

Job summary

Baylor Scott & White Health in Texas seeks a licensed Nurse Practitioner for the Surgical Specialty - Non-Operative to deliver direct patient care and exercise delegated prescriptive authority. The Advanced Practice Provider supports physicians across surgical subspecialties and treats adults and children in varied care settings.

The role emphasizes assessing patients, ordering tests, forming treatment plans, and counseling on medications and wellness.

Qualifications

• Education: accredited program completion required.
• Experience: less than 1 year in clinical setting.
• Licensure: Texas NP license current and active.

Responsibilities

• Performs physical examinations and collects medical histories.
• Orders and interprets lab tests and other diagnostics.
• Prescribes or recommends therapies and treatments.
• Develops comprehensive treatment plans with physicians.
• Counsels patients and families on care, medications, and lifestyle.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Computer skills

Care planning

Education

Grad of an Accredited Program

Job description

Baylor Scott & White Health in Texas seeks a licensed Nurse Practitioner for the Surgical Specialty - Non-Operative to deliver direct patient care and exercise delegated prescriptive authority. The Advanced Practice Provider supports physicians across surgical subspecialties and treats adults and children in varied care settings.

The role emphasizes assessing patients, ordering tests, forming treatment plans, and counseling on medications and wellness.