Job Overview
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
Job Description
Baylor Scott & White Health is a leading healthcare system renowned for its commitment to providing top-quality, patient-centered care across the Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) Metroplex and beyond. Recognized nationally for excellence by U.S. News & World Report, Baylor Scott & White Health has built its reputation on innovation, compassionate service, and collaborative care environments that empower healthcare professionals to deliver the best possible outcomes. As one of the largest not-for-profit health systems in Texas, Baylor Scott & White Health combines advanced medical technology with a mission to improve health and well-being across diverse communities. The system supports growth opportunities for healthcare providers while fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace culture.
The role of Nurse Practitioner (NP) within the Urgent Care team at Baylor Scott & White Health represents a vital position for healthcare delivery focused on immediate, high-quality medical care across all patient age groups. This is a full-time opportunity located in the DFW area that offers flexible and rewarding responsibilities for providers passionate about urgent care and patient advocacy. The Nurse Practitioner functions as a licensed, certified independent provider with prescriptive authority and the ability to assess, diagnose, and treat urgent medical conditions within their scope of practice. Operating typically in urgent or convenient care clinics, the NP works closely with supervising physicians and interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive, outcomes-driven patient care.
Key responsibilities include conducting detailed physical and mental health assessments, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, prescribing medications and therapies, and formulating individualized treatment plans grounded in evidence-based medicine and professional guidelines. The Nurse Practitioner also plays a crucial role in educating and counseling patients and families on managing illnesses, medications, nutrition, and preventive health strategies. This multidisciplinary approach to care, coupled with timely consultations and referrals when cases exceed the NP’s expertise, underscores the collaborative spirit central to Baylor Scott & White Health’s urgent care philosophy.
Joining Baylor Scott & White Health’s Urgent Care team offers an outstanding career trajectory supported by a nationally recognized healthcare employer that values professional development, patient safety, and work-life balance. The organization provides numerous benefits including immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits, a 401(k) savings plan with company matching, tuition reimbursement, and paid time off accrual starting from day one. Beyond tangible perks, the role is situated in Garland, Texas—a community known for its blend of close-knit warmth and metropolitan access with rich cultural, recreational, and family-friendly amenities. Baylor Scott & White Health strives to create an environment where providers feel welcomed, valued, and empowered to make significant impacts every day. This is more than a job; it’s a calling for those looking to advance their careers while meaningfully impacting the health of their community.
The role of Nurse Practitioner (NP) within the Urgent Care team at Baylor Scott & White Health represents a vital position for healthcare delivery focused on immediate, high-quality medical care across all patient age groups. This is a full-time opportunity located in the DFW area that offers flexible and rewarding responsibilities for providers passionate about urgent care and patient advocacy. The Nurse Practitioner functions as a licensed, certified independent provider with prescriptive authority and the ability to assess, diagnose, and treat urgent medical conditions within their scope of practice. Operating typically in urgent or convenient care clinics, the NP works closely with supervising physicians and interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive, outcomes-driven patient care.
Key responsibilities include conducting detailed physical and mental health assessments, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, prescribing medications and therapies, and formulating individualized treatment plans grounded in evidence-based medicine and professional guidelines. The Nurse Practitioner also plays a crucial role in educating and counseling patients and families on managing illnesses, medications, nutrition, and preventive health strategies. This multidisciplinary approach to care, coupled with timely consultations and referrals when cases exceed the NP’s expertise, underscores the collaborative spirit central to Baylor Scott & White Health’s urgent care philosophy.
Joining Baylor Scott & White Health’s Urgent Care team offers an outstanding career trajectory supported by a nationally recognized healthcare employer that values professional development, patient safety, and work-life balance. The organization provides numerous benefits including immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits, a 401(k) savings plan with company matching, tuition reimbursement, and paid time off accrual starting from day one. Beyond tangible perks, the role is situated in Garland, Texas—a community known for its blend of close-knit warmth and metropolitan access with rich cultural, recreational, and family-friendly amenities. Baylor Scott & White Health strives to create an environment where providers feel welcomed, valued, and empowered to make significant impacts every day. This is more than a job; it’s a calling for those looking to advance their careers while meaningfully impacting the health of their community.
Job Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited nurse practitioner program
- Current licensing as a nurse practitioner in the state of Texas
- Valid registered nurse licensure or compact RN licensure
- Certification of Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire or transfer
- Experience working as a nurse practitioner or equivalent healthcare provider
- Knowledge of diagnostic and therapeutic techniques related to urgent care
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to develop and implement comprehensive patient treatment plans
- Competence in counseling patients about medical, psychological, and behavioral health conditions
- Proficiency in interpreting laboratory and diagnostic test results
Job Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited program
- Nurse Practitioner (NP) certification
- Registered Nurse (RN) licensure
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days of hire or transfer
- Minimum 1 year of experience
Job Duties
- Assesses 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
- 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
- Counsels patients and families regarding medical processes, management of the health illness/condition, medication, nutrition, and health promotion
- 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 and training
- Performs invasive procedures specific to scope of practice and provider’s level of expertise as delegated by supervising Physician
- May be required to perform patient care duties beyond regular schedule based on coverage needs of the department
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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