OBGYN Nurse Practitioner (Non-Surgical)

Baylor Scott & White Health•Round Rock, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for an OBGYN Nurse Practitioner in an outpatient clinic setting, focusing on non-surgical care. The role involves managing new and established patient visits, follow-up appointments, pre- and post-operative care, in-basket management, and performing women's health procedures such as Pap smears and colposcopies. New graduates are welcome and will receive comprehensive onboarding, shadowing, and physician mentorship for 12-18 months. The practice is part of a large, well-established OBGYN group with multiple Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) and strong physician collaboration, located in Round Rock, Texas, a rapidly growing community near Austin known for its high quality of life, excellent schools, and family-friendly environment. Baylor Scott & White Health, the employer, is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas, committed to promoting the well-being of individuals, families, and communities.

Requirements

Texas RN licensure or RN licensure with compact privilege from a state in the Nurse Licensure Compact for RNs and LVNs, and Texas APRN.
Current license to practice as a Nurse Practitioner in the state of Texas
Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire or transfer
Certification from an accredited board as an APRN for the patient population of focus required.
Grad of an Accredited Program
Less than 1 Year of Experience
Nurse Practitioner (NP)
Registered Nurse (RN)
Basic Life Support (BLS): Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire or transfer.

Nice To Haves

New graduates are welcome!

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. Performs procedures following approved policies, focusing on efficacy, safety, and cost. Recommends 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. Collaborates with physicians and team members when appropriate. Evaluates patient's response to care and its effectiveness.
Counsels 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.
Maintains appropriate records detailing the patient's treatment plans and outcomes.
Initiates timely consultation and referral when the problem exceeds scope of practice or expertise.
Provides consultation level services for conditions/problems related to the Provider’s specialty, level of experience and training.
Manages patients in a healthcare setting(s) other than primary clinic setting (e.g., inpatient, emergency services).
Performs invasive procedures specific to scope of practice and provider’s level of expertise as delegated by supervising Physician.
Performs follow-ups with patients both pre- and post-operatively. May also round on patients in the hospital or see patients in the Emergency Department.
May be required to perform patient care duties beyond regular schedule based on coverage needs of the department.
New and established patient visits
Follow-up and acute access appointments
Pre- and post-operative care
In-basket management
Women's health procedures including Pap smears and colposcopies