Gynecology Oncology Nurse Practitioner

Baylor Scott & White Health is seeking a Gynecology Oncology Nurse Practitioner to provide direct patient care and render medical services with delegated prescriptive authority. In this role, the provider will assess patient conditions, formulate comprehensive treatment plans, and perform pre- and post-operative follow-ups. Join the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas and help empower individuals to live well.

Practice Info

• Care provided to adult and pediatric patients in surgical specialties including General Surgery, Orthopedics, Neurosurgery, Otolaryngology, Cosmetic, Vascular, Trauma, Transplant, Urology, Plastics, or other specialties

• Patients managed in healthcare settings other than primary clinic setting (e.g., inpatient, emergency services)

Shift & Schedule

• May be required to perform patient care duties beyond regular schedule based on coverage needs of the department

Responsibilities

• 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 or recommends medical drug therapies or other treatments, performing procedures following approved policies and recommending interventions to change behavior linked to health risks.

• Formulates and implements comprehensive patient treatment plans based on assessments, evidence-based medicine, and standards of care, collaborating with physicians and team members when appropriate.

• Counsels patients and families on medical processes, illness management, medication, nutrition, health promotion, and drug regimens.

• Maintains appropriate records detailing the patient's treatment plans and outcomes, and initiates timely consultation and referral when necessary.

• Provides consultation level services for conditions/problems related to the Provider’s specialty, level of experience and training.

• Performs invasive procedures specific to scope of practice and provider’s level of expertise as delegated by supervising Physician, and conducts pre- and post-operative follow-ups.

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

Qualifications

• Texas RN licensure or RN licensure with compact privilege from a state in the Nurse Licensure Compact for RNs and LVNs, and Texas APRN required

• Current license to practice as a Nurse Practitioner in the state of Texas required

• Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire or transfer required

• Certification from an accredited board as an APRN for the patient population of focus required

• Graduation from an accredited program required

• Less than 1 year of experience required