Geriatric Nurse Practitioner

2 months ago


Burnet, Texas, United States Baylor Scott & White Health Full time
Job Summary

The Nurse Practitioner (NP) Geriatric is a licensed, certified, non-physician healthcare provider who delivers high-quality patient care and possesses delegated prescriptive authority. This role is credentialed and privileged, and services are billed as an independent billing provider, as recognized by Medicare and Medicaid within the healthcare systems, and in accordance with the appropriate board.

Key Responsibilities
  • Conduct comprehensive physical examinations and medical histories to assess patients' physical and mental conditions.
  • Order, collect, interpret, and evaluate laboratory and other diagnostic tests to assess patient problems and healthcare needs.
  • Prescribe, recommend, and/or employ medical drug therapies or other forms of related therapeutic treatments and procedures, or perform indicated procedures in accordance with approved protocols/policies, with attention to efficacy, safety, and cost.
  • Develop and implement 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.
  • Counsel patients and families regarding medical processes, management of health illnesses/conditions, medication, nutrition, and health promotion.
  • Maintain accurate records detailing patients' treatment plans and outcomes.
Requirements
  • Graduate of an accredited program.
  • Less than 1 year of experience.
  • Current license to practice as a Nurse Practitioner in the state of Texas.
  • Certification from an accredited board as an APRN for the patient population of focus required.
Benefits
  • 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.


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