Trauma & Acute Care NP — Inpatient Specialist

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

Job summary

Baylor Scott & White Health is seeking a Nurse Practitioner for the Surgical Specialty - Non-Operative. The role provides direct patient care with delegated prescriptive authority and is credentialed and recognized by Medicare and Medicaid.

This NP cares for adult and pediatric patients across General Surgery, Orthopedics, Neurosurgery, Otolaryngology, Vascular, Trauma, Transplant, Urology, Plastics, or other specialties in inpatient, ER, or hospital settings under physician supervision.

Qualifications

• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to use computers and related software applications.
• Ability to develop and implement comprehensive treatment plans.
• Ability to counsel patients on medications and health management.

Responsibilities

• Assesses patient health through comprehensive or problem-focused exams and histories.
• Orders, collects, interprets, and evaluates laboratory and other diagnostic tests.
• Prescribes medications and treatments as per scope of practice.
• Forms and implements patient treatment plans with collaboration from physicians.
• Counsels patients on medications, regimens, and potential interactions.
• Maintains patient records and ensures follow-up care or referrals when needed.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Critical thinking

Clinical assessment

Counsel patients

Technology literacy

Education

Grad of an Accredited Program

Job description

Baylor Scott & White Health is seeking a Nurse Practitioner for the Surgical Specialty - Non-Operative. The role provides direct patient care with delegated prescriptive authority and is credentialed and recognized by Medicare and Medicaid.

This NP cares for adult and pediatric patients across General Surgery, Orthopedics, Neurosurgery, Otolaryngology, Vascular, Trauma, Transplant, Urology, Plastics, or other specialties in inpatient, ER, or hospital settings under physician supervision.