Nurse Practitioner General Surgery
Company: Baylor Scott & White Health
Location: Temple
Posted on: May 14, 2022
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Job Description:
JOB SUMMARYNurse Practitioner, General Surgery Outpatient, Full
Time, M-F, 8-5. This position will see general surgery new consults
and perform small procedures in the clinic.The NP Surgical
Specialty - Non-Operative 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.Surgical providers care for both adult and pediatric
patients, and specialize in General Surgery, Orthopedics,
Neurosurgery, Otolaryngology, Cosmetic, Vascular, Trauma,
Transplant, Urology, Plastics or other surgical 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 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, level of experience and trainingManages patients in a
healthcare setting(s) other than primary clinic setting (e.g.,
inpatient, emergency services).Performs invasive procedures
specific to scope of practice and provider's level of competency as
delegated by supervising Physician.Performs follows-up with patient
both pre- and post-operatively, and may also round on patients in
the hospital or see patients in the Emergency Department.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 required.BENEFITSOur competitive
benefits package includes the following
Keywords: Baylor Scott & White Health, Temple , Nurse Practitioner General Surgery, Healthcare , Temple, Texas
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