JOB SUMMARYnnThe Nurse Practitioner (NP) Primary Care is a licensed, certified, non-physician healthcare provider who actively renders direct patient care and possesses delegated prescriptive authority, is credentialed and privileged, and whose service is billed as an independent billing provider, as recognized by Medicare and Medicaid within the healthcare systems, and in accordance with the appropriate board. The Advanced Practice Provider provides medical care based upon the scope of practice as delineated by the supervising physician.nnThese providers typically provide care to patients in an internal medicine, family medicine, geriatric or pediatric clinic.nnESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE ROLEnnAssesses the physical and mental condition of patients by performing and obtaining comprehensive or problemfocused physical examinations and medical histories.nnOrders, collects, interprets, and evaluates laboratory and other diagnostic tests to assess patient problems and health care needs.nnPrescribes, recommends and/or employs medical drug therapies or other forms of related therapeutic treatments and procedures or performs indicated procedures in accordance with approved protocols/policies with attention to efficacy, safety, and cost.nnRecommends interventions to modify behavior associated with health risks.nnFormulates 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.nnCounsels patients and families regarding medical processes, management of the health illness/condition, medication, nutrition, and health promotion. Counsels patients about drug regimens and possible side effects or interactions with other substances such as food supplements, over the counter medications and herbal remedies.nnMaintains 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.nnProvide consultation level services for conditions /problems related to the Provider’s specialty and training.nnPerform invasive procedures specific to scope of practice and knowledge of the provider as delegated by supervising Physician.nnMay provide care to a panel of patients in a team based model focusing on acute and chronic illness management, as well as population health.nnKEY SUCCESS FACTORSnnKnowledge of information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities to include symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures.nnKnowledge of practices, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions.nnVerbal and written communication skills.nnInterpersonal skills.nnCritical thinking and complex problem-solving skills.nnSkill in the use of computers and related software applications.nnAbility to develop and implement comprehensive outcomes-based patient treatment plans.nnAbility to counsel patients concerning medical and psychological/psychiatric conditions, treatment plans, and behavior modification.nnAbility to interpret and evaluate laboratory and other diagnostic tests.nnTexas 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.nnCurrent license to practice as a Nurse Practitioner in the state of Texas.nnBasic Life Support within 30 days of hire or transfer.nnNational Nurse Practitioner certification in area of specialty.nnBENEFITSnnOur competitive benefits package includes the followingnnImmediate eligibility for health and welfare benefitsnn401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%nnTuition ReimbursementnnPTO accrual beginning Day 1nnNote: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or levelnnQUALIFICATIONSnnEDUCATION - Grad of an Accredited ProgramnnEXPERIENCE - Less than 1 Year of ExperiencennCERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION -nnNurse Practitioner (NP)nnRegistered Nurse (RN)nnBasic Life Support (BLS): BLS or BLS within 30 days of hire or transfer.nnAs a health care system committed to improving the health of those we serve, we are asking our employees to model the same behaviours that we promote to our patients. As of January 1, 2012, Baylor Scott & White Health no longer hires individuals who use nicotine products. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to ensuring a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.