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Description
Nurse Practitioner- CV/CT Surgery - First Assist
Baylor Scott & White Health - Plano, TX
Job Title: Nurse Practitioner- CV/CT Surgery - First Assist
Position: Licensed, certified non-physician healthcare provider
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City: Plano
State: TX
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Job Responsibilities
- Assess the physical and mental condition of patients by performing comprehensive or problem-focused physical examinations and medical histories.
- Monitor patients across the health care continuum to develop strategies to avoid hospitalization and/or decrease length of stay.
- Order, collect, interpret, and evaluate laboratory and other diagnostic tests to assess patient problems and health care needs.
- Prescribe, recommend and/or employ medical drug therapies or other forms of related therapeutic treatments.
- Formulate and implement comprehensive outcomes-based patient treatment plans based on patient assessments and evidence-based medicine.
- Evaluate the patient’s response to health care provided and the effectiveness of care.
- Counsel patients and families regarding medical processes, health management, medication, nutrition, and health promotion.
- Maintain appropriate records detailing the patient’s treatment plans and outcomes.
- Initiate timely consultation and referral when the problem exceeds scope of practice and/or expertise.
- Provide consultation level services for conditions related to the Provider’s specialty.
- First assist/Second assist in the operating room or procedural setting.
- Perform follow-ups with patients both pre and post operatively and may also round on patients in the hospital or see patients in the Emergency Department.
- Perform invasive surgical procedures and/or advanced technological procedures, as indicated.
Required Skills
Core Skills
- Knowledge of information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities.
- Knowledge of practices, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions.
- Verbal and written communication skills.
- Interpersonal skills.
- Critical thinking and complex problem-solving skills.
- Skill in the use of computers and related software applications.
Preferred Skills
- Ability to develop and implement comprehensive outcomes-based patient treatment plans.
- Ability to counsel patients concerning medical and psychological/psychiatric conditions and behavior modification.
- Ability to interpret and evaluate laboratory and other diagnostic tests.
Requirements
Experience: Less than 1 Year of Experience
Education: Graduate of an Accredited Program
License & Certification:
- Nurse Practitioner (NP)
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- RN-First Assist (RNFA)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire or transfer
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COVID-19 Requirements: Not Specified
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
Supplemental Pay
- Not specified
Special Notes
- Not specified
Facility Details
Name: Baylor Scott & White Health
Description: Not Specified
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- Not specified
Mission: Not Specified
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No of Jobs:
1
Apply Before:
09/28/2025
Posted:
06/28/2025
