Nurse Practitioner Endocrinology
Company: Baylor Scott & White Health
Location: Killeen
Posted on: May 11, 2022
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Job Description:
JOB SUMMARYKilleen Endocrinology Clinic, Full Time, M-FThe NP
Medical Specialty 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. 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
ROLEAssesses 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 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.
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 FACTORSKnowledge 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
measuresKnowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for
diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental
dysfunctionsVerbal and written communication skillsInterpersonal
skillsCritical thinking and complex problem-solving skillsSkill in
the use of computers and related software applicationsAbility to
develop and implement comprehensive outcomes-based patient
treatment plansAbility to counsel patients concerning medical and
psychological/psychiatric conditions, treatment plans, and behavior
modificationAbility to interpret and evaluate laboratory and other
diagnostic testsTexas RN licensure or RN licensure with compact
privilege from a state that is party to the Nurse Licensure Compact
for RNs and LVNs & Texas APRNCurrent license to practice as a Nurse
Practitioner in the state of TexasBasic Life Support (BLS) within
30 days of hire or transferCertification from an accredited board
as an APRN for the patient population of focus requiredBENEFITSOur
competitive benefits package includes the following- 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 1Note: Benefits may vary based upon position
type and/or level -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.
Keywords: Baylor Scott & White Health, Killeen , Nurse Practitioner Endocrinology, Healthcare , Killeen, Texas
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