Nurse Practitioner- Hospice PRN

Baylor Scott & White Health is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to provide hospice care on a PRN (as-needed) basis. As a licensed, certified advanced practice provider, you will deliver direct patient care with prescriptive authority, working under a supervising physician's scope of practice. You will be credentialed and privileged to practice independently and billed as an independent provider by Medicare and Medicaid.

Clinical Setting

This position focuses on hospice and palliative care, providing specialized medical care to patients at the end of life. You may work across various healthcare settings including inpatient, emergency services, and procedural environments as needed.

Responsibilities

• Assess the physical and mental condition of patients through comprehensive or problem-focused physical examinations and medical histories
• Order, collect, interpret, and evaluate laboratory and diagnostic tests to assess patient problems and healthcare needs
• Prescribe medical drug therapies and other therapeutic treatments following approved protocols, with focus on efficacy, safety, and cost
• Formulate and implement patient treatment plans based on assessments, evidence-based medicine, and standards of care
• Evaluate patient response to care and treatment effectiveness
• Counsel patients and families on medical processes, illness management, medication, nutrition, and health promotion
• Counsel patients about drug regimens, possible side effects, and interactions with food, supplements, over-the-counter medications, and herbal remedies
• Maintain appropriate records detailing patient treatment plans and outcomes
• Initiate timely consultation and referral when problems exceed your scope of practice or expertise
• Provide consultation-level services for conditions related to your specialty and training
• Perform invasive procedures specific to your scope of practice and proficiency as delegated by the supervising physician
• Perform patient care duties beyond regular schedule based on department coverage needs

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program
• Current license to practice as a Nurse Practitioner in the state of Texas
• Texas RN licensure or RN licensure with compact privilege from a state in the Nurse Licensure Compact for RNs and LVNs
• Texas APRN licensure
• Certification from an accredited board as an APRN for the patient population of focus
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days of hire or transfer

Key Competencies

• Knowledge of diagnosis and treatment of human injuries, diseases, and deformities, including symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive healthcare measures
• Knowledge of values, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Critical thinking and complex problem-solving skills
• Proficiency with computers and related software applications
• Ability to develop and implement comprehensive outcomes-based patient treatment plans
• Ability to counsel patients concerning medical and psychological/psychiatric conditions, treatment plans, and behavior modification
• Ability to interpret and evaluate laboratory and diagnostic tests

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

Note: Benefits may vary based on position type and level.