Baylor Scott & White Health  has an opening for a Nurse Practitioner to join our Nocturnist team in Waxahachie, Tx

Our facilities have national and regional recognition by U.S. news & World Report – a reflection of our talent and commitment to advanced quality care that is safe and compassionate.

We are looking for a committed team play with a favorable work/training history. The ideal candidate should be focused on quality, and be able to effectively collaborate with referring physicians, agencies, and other professionals to provide optimum patient care within our award-winning integrated health care system.

• The Specialty Nurse Practitioner evaluates, plans, and provides care for patients in consultation with and under direct supervision of attending Physician.
• The Specialty Nurse Practitioner performs clinical procedures under direction of attending Physician and according to approved protocols, and also initiates and changes patient care based on condition of patient and approval of Physician.
• In addition, the Specialty Nurse Practitioner obtains medical and personal histories, performs physical exams, educates patients and families, conducts research activities and may develop and maintain an active practice in facilities, where applicable.
• Work settings can vary from coordination of care for home-based disabled patients, frail home-bound older adults, vulnerable medical and surgical patients recently discharge, as well as care coordination for patients receiving care for both in-patient and outpatient health care services.
• The ideal candidate for the Specialty Nurse Practitioner role maintains effective communication with patients, staff, and physicians; provides patient care in a competent, professional and courteous manner; and keeps abreast of current research and incorporates relevant findings into specific areas of clinical practice.

• Specialty/Department/Practice - Nocturnist - IPCU 
• Shift/Schedule - Nights - Fulltime; shift provider
• Benefits – Our competitive benefits package includes*:

• • Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
  • 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
  • Tuition Reimbursement
• *Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level

QUALIFICATIONS

• EDUCATION - Grad of an Accredited Program
• EXPERIENCE - Minimum/no experience required
• CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION –
  • Nurse Practitioner (NP)
  • Registered Nurse (RN)
  • Basic Life Support (BLS): BLS or BLS within 30 days of hire or transfer.
  • Acute Care Certification