Nurse Practitioner, Urgent Care

Baylor Scott & White Health•Austin, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Baylor Scott & White Health is seeking a motivated, patient-focused Nurse Practitioner to join its Urgent Care team in Southwest Austin, Texas. The clinic provides convenient care for patients ages 6 months and older, evaluating and treating acute illnesses and injuries, including allergies, infections, fractures, and other urgent medical conditions. It serves Bear Creek, Sunset Valley, Circle C Ranch, and nearby communities. The clinic is located on Slaughter Lane, just east of MoPac Expressway, and Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Austin is less than 15 minutes away for patients who need a higher level of care. The Nurse Practitioner provides direct patient care in a fast-paced clinical environment, working with a diverse patient population. The role includes evaluating, diagnosing, and treating patients; ordering and interpreting tests and imaging; developing evidence-based treatment plans; prescribing or recommending medications within the scope of practice; performing authorized clinical procedures; educating patients and families; collaborating with healthcare professionals; documenting care; and identifying when consultation, referral, or a higher level of care is needed. The schedule rotates over three weeks, with no call responsibilities. Week 1 is Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday; Week 2 is Wednesday and Thursday; Week 3 is Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, with the stated hours of 8:00 AM–5:00 PM. Clinic operating hours are Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–8:00 PM, and Saturday–Sunday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
Current Texas RN licensure or RN licensure with compact privilege from a state in the Nurse Licensure Compact.
Current Texas Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) licensure.
Current certification from an accredited board as an APRN for the appropriate patient population.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days of hire or transfer.
At least 1 year of urgent care experience.

Nice To Haves

Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
Effective critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.
Ability to practice independently within scope while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.
Commitment to evidence-based medicine and exceptional patient care.
Passion for serving a diverse patient population in a fast-paced urgent care environment.

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care by evaluating, diagnosing, and treating patients with acute illnesses and injuries.
Obtain comprehensive and problem-focused medical histories and perform physical examinations.
Order, collect, interpret, and evaluate laboratory tests and diagnostic imaging.
Develop and implement evidence-based patient treatment plans.
Prescribe or recommend medications and other therapeutic interventions within the scope of practice.
Perform clinical procedures consistent with training, privileges, and scope of practice.
Educate and counsel patients and families about diagnoses, treatment options, medication management, and preventive healthcare.
Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare professionals to support excellent patient outcomes.
Evaluate patient responses to treatment and adjust care plans as appropriate.
Maintain accurate and thorough clinical documentation.
Recognize when consultation, referrals, or a higher level of care are necessary.