Baylor Scott & White Health Jobs

JOB SUMMARY

Baylor Scott and White Back and Neck Center is a full range of conservative care options as well as diagnostic services and treatments for all areas of back and neck pain. Our back and neck center team is looking to add an experienced Nurse Practitioner with neuroscience (neurology, neurosurgery, spine surgery) experience to help service our patients in Collin, Dallas, Denton, Hunt and Rockwall Counties.

The Back and Neck Nurse Practitioner is a licensed, certified, non-physician healthcare provider who actively renders direct patient care and 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 neurosciences (neurology, neurosurgery, spine surgery).

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE ROLE

Schedule will be day shifts Monday- Friday

Virtually 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.

Virtually manages patients in an outpatient healthcare setting.

QUALIFICATIONS

• EDUCATION - Grad of an Accredited Program

• EXPERIENCE - Minimum of 1 Year of Experience Preferred

CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION

• Nurse Practitioner (NP)

• Registered Nurse (RN)

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

As 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.