Acute Care Nurse Practitioner - Cardiovascular
Company: Baylor Scott & White Health
Location: Dallas
Posted on: March 12, 2025
Job Description:
JOB SUMMARY
The Nurse Practitioner - Cardiovascular, 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. These
providers work in a specialty clinic, and may specialize in
Palliative Care, Pulmonary, Infectious Disease, Endocrinology,
Gastroenterology, Cardiology, Dermatology, Urology, Nephrology,
Neurology, Hematology, Oncology, Allergy and Immunology,
Rheumatology or other medical specialty.
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, 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.
Recommends interventions to modify behavior associated with health
risks.
- Formulates and implements comprehensive outcomes-based patient
treatment plans based on patient assessments, evidence-based
medicine, standards of care, professional practice guidelines and
in partnership 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. 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.
- 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 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
competency 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 to include
symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions,
and preventive health-care measures
- Knowledge of principles, 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 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
Position Highlights:
Specialty: Thoracic Outlet Syndrome as well as Cardiovascular
follow-ups
Schedule: flexible 30 - 40hr work weeks
Outpatient and Inpatient mix
No call or weekends -
BENEFITS
Our benefits are designed to help you live well no matter where you
are on your journey. For full details on coverage and eligibility,
visit the Baylor Scott & White Benefits Hub to explore our
offerings, which may include: -
- 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
Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or
levelQUALIFICATIONS
- EDUCATION - Grad of an Accredited Program
- EXPERIENCE - More than 1 Year of Experience
-
CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION -
- Nurse Practitioner (NP)
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Acute Care certification (ACNP)
- Basic Life Support (BLS): Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30
days of hire or transfer.
Keywords: Baylor Scott & White Health, Dallas , Acute Care Nurse Practitioner - Cardiovascular, Other , Dallas, Texas
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