NP - Cardiology

Details

Client Name

Baylor Scott & White Family Health Center - Mesquite

Job Type

Permanent

Offering

Advanced Practice

Profession

NP

Specialty

Cardiology

Job ID

20308916

Shift Details

Shift

Full Time Days

Scheduled Hours

40

Job Order Details

Start Date

10 / 27 / 2025

Duration

Job Description

The NP Medical Specialty is a licensed, certified, non-physician healthcare provider who actively renders direct patient care and possesses delegated prescriptive authority, is credentialed and privileged, and whose service is billed as an independent billing provider, as recognized by Medicare and Medicaid within the healthcare systems, and in accordance with the appropriate board. The Advanced Practice Provider provides medical care based upon the scope of practice as delineated by the supervising physician. These providers work in a specialty clinic, and may specialize in Palliative Care, Pulmonary, Infectious Disease, Endocrinology, Gastroenterology, Cardiology, Dermatology, Urology, Nephrology, Neurology, Hematology, Oncology, Allergy and Immunology, Rheumatology or other medical specialty.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE ROLE

• 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 protocols / policies with attention to efficacy, safety, and cost. Recommends interventions to modify behavior associated with health risks.
• 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. Evaluates patient's response to health care provided and the effectiveness of care.
• Counsels patients and families regarding medical processes, management of the health illness / condition, medication, nutrition, and health promotion. Counsels patients about drug regimens and possible side effects or interactions with other substances such as 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 and / or expertise.
• Provides consultation level services for conditions / problems related to the Provider's specialty and training.
• Manages patients in a healthcare setting(s) other than primary clinic setting (e.g., inpatient, emergency services, procedural, etc.).
• Performs invasive procedures specific to scope of practice and competency of the provider as delegated by supervising Physician.
• May be required to perform patient care duties beyond regular schedule based on coverage needs of the department.

KEY SUCCESS FACTORS

Compensation based on experience

BENEFITS

Our competitive benefits package includes the following

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

QUALIFICATIONS

Nurse Practitioner (NP)

Registered Nurse (RN)

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

Client Details

Address

1575 I-30

City

Mesquite

State

TX

Zip Code

75150