Baylor Scott & White Health
Nurse Practitioner Urgent Care
Baylor Scott & White Health, Georgetown, Texas, United States, 78628
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Overview
Baylor Scott & White Urgent Care – Georgetown treats patients 18 years and older for various illnesses and injuries and is pleased to provide the local communities with quality medical care in a comforting environment. The providers at our urgent care center in Georgetown specialize in emergency medicine and offer extended hours seven days a week for patients needing immediate care now instead of later. Position Highlights
Schedule: Full-time 1.0 FTE with 10-hour shifts. The rotation includes: Week 1: Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday Week 2: Wednesday, Thursday Weekday hours: 8 AM - 8 PM Weekend hours: 9 AM - 5 PM Care Model: The staffing model includes one LVN per provider, ensuring a supportive and collaborative working environment. Patient Age Range: The clinic primarily serves patients aged 18 years and older. Patient Volume: Providers can expect to see 23-30 patients per day. Ideal Candidate: Experience: At least 1 year of relevant experience is preferred. Personality Fit: A provider who enjoys and feels comfortable working with the geriatric population will thrive in this department. A compassionate and patient-centered approach is essential. Job Summary
The Nurse Practitioner (NP) Urgent Care is a licensed, certified healthcare provider. They provide direct patient care and have prescriptive authority. They are credentialed, privileged, and billed as an independent provider by Medicare and Medicaid. The Advanced Practice Provider offers medical care based on the supervising physician's scope of practice. They typically care for patients in urgent or convenient care clinics. 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 treatments. Performs procedures following approved policies, focusing on efficacy, safety, and cost. Recommends interventions to change behavior linked to health risks. Formulates and implements patient treatment plans based on assessments and evidence-based medicine. Collaborates 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. Performs invasive procedures specific to scope of practice and provider’s level of expertise 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 to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities, including symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures. Knowledge of practices, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions 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 Texas RN licensure or RN licensure with compact privilege 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. 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): within 30 days of hire or transfer. Employment Type
Full-time Job Function
Health Care Provider Industries
Hospitals and Health Care Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level Benefits
Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits 401 (k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5% Tuition Reimbursement PTO accrual beginning Day 1 The information above is provided for job advertisement purposes and reflects the content as published.
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Baylor Scott & White Urgent Care – Georgetown treats patients 18 years and older for various illnesses and injuries and is pleased to provide the local communities with quality medical care in a comforting environment. The providers at our urgent care center in Georgetown specialize in emergency medicine and offer extended hours seven days a week for patients needing immediate care now instead of later. Position Highlights
Schedule: Full-time 1.0 FTE with 10-hour shifts. The rotation includes: Week 1: Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday Week 2: Wednesday, Thursday Weekday hours: 8 AM - 8 PM Weekend hours: 9 AM - 5 PM Care Model: The staffing model includes one LVN per provider, ensuring a supportive and collaborative working environment. Patient Age Range: The clinic primarily serves patients aged 18 years and older. Patient Volume: Providers can expect to see 23-30 patients per day. Ideal Candidate: Experience: At least 1 year of relevant experience is preferred. Personality Fit: A provider who enjoys and feels comfortable working with the geriatric population will thrive in this department. A compassionate and patient-centered approach is essential. Job Summary
The Nurse Practitioner (NP) Urgent Care is a licensed, certified healthcare provider. They provide direct patient care and have prescriptive authority. They are credentialed, privileged, and billed as an independent provider by Medicare and Medicaid. The Advanced Practice Provider offers medical care based on the supervising physician's scope of practice. They typically care for patients in urgent or convenient care clinics. 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 treatments. Performs procedures following approved policies, focusing on efficacy, safety, and cost. Recommends interventions to change behavior linked to health risks. Formulates and implements patient treatment plans based on assessments and evidence-based medicine. Collaborates 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. Performs invasive procedures specific to scope of practice and provider’s level of expertise 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 to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities, including symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures. Knowledge of practices, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions 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 Texas RN licensure or RN licensure with compact privilege 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. 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): within 30 days of hire or transfer. Employment Type
Full-time Job Function
Health Care Provider Industries
Hospitals and Health Care Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level Benefits
Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits 401 (k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5% Tuition Reimbursement PTO accrual beginning Day 1 The information above is provided for job advertisement purposes and reflects the content as published.
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