Position Highlights

\n\nSchedule: 1.0 FTE, 12-hour shifts\n\nMonday–Friday: 8 AM – 8 PM\nWeekends: 9 AM – 5 PM (every other weekend required)\n\n\nPatient Demographics:\n\nAll ages – 6 months and up\nAverage Patient Volume: 23-30 per day\n\n\nIdeal Candidate Profile:\n\nExperience: Preference for experienced providers with at least 1 years of experience\nPersonality: Thrives in a fast-paced environment, independent, adaptable, and enjoys small-town healthcare\n\n\nAdditional Selling Points:\n\nSmall-town atmosphere with strong community relationships\nClose proximity to Austin for easy access to a major metro area\nBi-Annual Production Bonus\n\n\n\n

Clinic Highlights

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At Baylor Scott & White Clinic - Burnet, we take care of patients of all ages. Conveniently located in Burnet, we’re dedicated to helping our local communities live their healthiest lives.

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The care team here includes primary care physicians in Burnet who work together to create a care plan that puts you at the center of your health.

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This experienced team is here for every step of your health journey. Our goal is simple: to help you get Better and stay that way.

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Baylor Scott & White Clinic – Burnet has received Pathway to Excellence® designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). The Pathway designation is a global credential that highlights commitment to creating a healthy work environment where nurses feel empowered and valued. Nurses at these facilities are an integral part of the healthcare team, with a voice in policy and practice. Pathway nurses are engaged, resulting in higher job satisfaction, reduced turnover, improved safety, and better patient outcomes.

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About Us

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Here at Baylor Scott & White Health we promote the well-being of all individuals, families, and communities. Baylor Scott and White is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas that empowers you to live well.

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Our Core Values are:

\n\nWe serve faithfully by doing what's right with a joyful heart.\nWe never settle by constantly striving for better.\nWe are in it together by supporting one another and those we serve.\nWe make an impact by taking initiative and delivering exceptional experience.\n\n

Benefits

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Our benefits are designed to help you live well no matter where you are on your journey. For full details on coverage and eligibility, visit the Baylor Scott & White Benefits Hub to explore our offerings, which may include:

\n\nEligibility on day 1 for all benefits\nDollar-for-dollar 401(k) match, up to 5%\nDebt-free tuition assistance, offering access to many no-cost and low-cost degrees, certificates and more\nImmediate access to time off benefits\n\n

At Baylor Scott & White Health, your well-being is our top priority.

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Note: Benefits may vary based on position type and/or level

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Job Summary

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The Nurse Practitioner (NP) Urgent Care is a licensed, certified healthcare provider. They provide direct patient care and have prescriptive authority. They are credentialed, privileged, and billed as an independent provider by Medicare and Medicaid. The Advanced Practice Provider offers medical care based on the supervising physician's scope of practice. They typically care for patients in urgent or convenient care clinics.

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Essential Functions of the Role

\n\nAssesses the physical and mental condition of patients by performing and obtaining comprehensive or problem-focused physical examinations and medical histories.\nOrders, collects, interprets, and evaluates laboratory and other diagnostic tests to assess patient problems and health care needs.\nPrescribes or recommends medical drug therapies or other treatments. Performs procedures following approved policies, focusing on efficacy, safety, and cost. Recommends interventions to change behavior linked to health risks.\nFormulates and implements patient treatment plans based on assessments and evidence-based medicine. Collaborates with physicians and team members when needed. Evaluates patient's response to care and its effectiveness.\nCounsels patients and families on medical processes, illness management, medication, nutrition, and health promotion. Counsels patients about drug regimens and possible side effects or interactions with food supplements, over-the-counter medications, and herbal remedies.\nMaintains appropriate records detailing the patient's treatment plans and outcomes. Initiates timely consultation and referral when the problem exceeds scope of practice or expertise.\nProvides consultation level services for conditions/problems related to the Provider’s specialty and training.\nPerforms invasive procedures specific to scope of practice and provider’s level of expertise as delegated by supervising Physician.\nMay be required to perform patient care duties beyond regular schedule based on coverage needs of the department.\n\n

Key Success Factors

\n\nKnowledge of information and techniques is needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures.\nKnowledge of practices, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions\nVerbal and written communication skills\nInterpersonal skills\nCritical thinking and complex problem-solving skills\nSkill in the use of computers and related software applications\nAbility to develop and implement comprehensive outcomes-based patient treatment plans\nAbility to counsel patients concerning medical and psychological/psychiatric conditions, treatment plans, and behavior modification\nAbility to interpret and evaluate laboratory and other diagnostic tests\nTexas RN licensure or RN licensure with compact privilege from a state in the Nurse Licensure Compact for RNs and LVNs, and Texas APRN.\nCurrent license to practice as a Nurse Practitioner in the state of Texas\nBasic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire or transfer\nCertification from an accredited board as an APRN for the patient population of focus required\n\n

Belonging Statement

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We believe that all people should feel welcomed, valued and supported, and that our workforce should be reflective of the communities we serve.

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION - Grad of an Accredited ProgramEXPERIENCE - Less than 1 Year of ExperienceCERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION -

 Nurse Practitioner (NP)

 Registered Nurse (RN)

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