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Baylor Scott & White Health has an opening for a Nurse Practitioner to join our Spine Team in Waco, Texas. Our facilities have national and regional recognition by U.S. News & World Report - a reflection of our talent and commitment to advanced quality care that is safe and compassionate. We are looking for a committed team player with a favorable work/ training history. The ideal candidate should be focused on quality, and be able to effectively collaborate with referring physicians, agencies, and other professionals to provide optimum patient care within our award-winning integrated healthcare system.
Job Responsibility:
Assesses the physical and mental condition of patients by performing and obtaining comprehensive or problem-focused physical examinations and medical histories
Orders, collects, interprets, and evaluates laboratory and other diagnostic tests to assess patient problems and health care needs
Prescribes, recommends and/or employs medical drug therapies or other forms of related therapeutic treatments and procedures or performs indicated procedures in accordance with approved policies
Formulates and implements comprehensive outcomes-based patient treatment plans based on patient assessments, evidence-based medicine, standards of care, professional practice guidelines and in collaboration with physicians and other interdisciplinary team members when appropriate
Evaluates patient’s response to health care provided and the effectiveness of care
Counsels patients and families regarding medical processes, management of the health illness/condition, medication, nutrition, and health promotion
Maintains appropriate records detailing the patient’s treatment plans and outcomes
Initiates timely consultation and referral when the problem exceeds scope of practice and/or expertise
Provides consultation level services for conditions/problems related to the Provider’s specialty, level of experience and training
Manages patients in a healthcare setting(s) other than primary clinic setting (e.g., inpatient, emergency services)
Performs invasive procedures specific to scope of practice and provider’s level of competency as delegated by supervising Physician
Performs follows-up with patient both pre- and post-operatively, and may also round on patients in the hospital or see patients in the Emergency Department
May be required to perform patient care duties beyond regular schedule based on coverage needs of the department
Requirements:
Texas RN licensure or RN licensure with compact privilege from a state that is party to the Nurse Licensure Compact for RNs and LVNs
Texas APRN
Current license to practice as a Nurse Practitioner in the state of Texas
Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire or transfer
Certification from an accredited board as an APRN for the patient population of focus required
EDUCATION - Grad of an Accredited Program
EXPERIENCE - Less than 1 Year of Experience
Knowledge of information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities
Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation
Verbal and written communication skills
Interpersonal skills
Critical thinking and complex problem-solving skills
Skill in the use of computers and related software applications
Ability to develop and implement comprehensive outcomes-based patient treatment plans
Ability to counsel patients concerning medical and psychological/psychiatric conditions, treatment plans, and behavior modification
Ability to interpret and evaluate laboratory and other diagnostic tests
What we offer:
Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%