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Baylor Scott & White Health

Pain Management Nurse Practitioner

Baylor Scott & White Health, Dallas, Texas, United States, 75215

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About Us

Here at Baylor Scott & White Health we promote the well-being of all individuals, families, and communities. Baylor Scott & White is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas that empowers you to live well.

Job Summary The Nurse Practitioner Medical Specialty is a licensed, certified, non-physician healthcare provider. They provide direct patient care and have prescriptive authority. They are credentialed, privileged, and billed as independent providers by Medicare and Medicaid. The Advanced Practice Provider offers medical care based on the supervising physician\'s scope of practice. These providers work in specialty clinics and may specialize in areas like Palliative Care, Pulmonary, Infectious Disease, Endocrinology, Gastroenterology, Cardiology, Dermatology, Urology, Nephrology, Neurology, Hematology, Oncology, Allergy and Immunology, Rheumatology, or other medical specialties.

Essential Functions Of The Role

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 or recommends medical drug therapies or other therapeutic treatments. Performs procedures following approved protocols, focusing on efficacy, safety, and cost. Recommends interventions to change behavior linked to health risks.

Formulates and implements patient treatment plans based on assessments, evidence-based medicine, and standards of care. Works with physicians and team members when needed. Evaluates patient\'s response to care and its effectiveness.

Counsels patients and families on medical processes, illness management, medication, nutrition, and health promotion. Counsels patients about drug regimens and possible side effects or interactions with food supplements, over-the-counter medications, and herbal remedies.

Maintains appropriate records detailing the patient\'s treatment plans and outcomes. Initiates timely consultation and referral when the problem exceeds scope of practice or expertise.

Provides consultation level services for conditions/problems related to the Provider\'s specialty and training.

Manages patients in a healthcare setting(s) other than primary clinic setting (e.g., inpatient, emergency services, procedural, etc.).

Performs invasive procedures specific to scope of practice and proficiency of the provider as delegated by supervising Physician.

May be required to perform patient care duties beyond regular schedule based on coverage needs of the department.

Key Success Factors

Knowledge of information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities, including symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures.

Knowledge of diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation procedures for physical and mental dysfunctions

Verbal and written communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Critical thinking and complex problem-solving skills

Computer skills 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

Texas RN licensure or RN licensure with compact privilege from a state in the Nurse Licensure Compact for RNs and LVNs, and 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

Belonging Statement We believe that all people should feel welcomed, valued and supported, and that our workforce should be reflective of the communities we serve.

Qualifications

EDUCATION - Grad of an Accredited Program

EXPERIENCE - Less than 1 Year of Experience

Certification / License / Registration

Nurse Practitioner (NP)

Registered Nurse (RN)

Basic Life Support (BLS): Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire or transfer.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Health Care Provider

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care

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