Baylor Scott & White Rheumatology Fort Worth is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to join the Baylor Scott & White Rheumatology Clinic Team.

Baylor Scott & White Rheumatology Fort Worth is a 2-physician outpatient practice. This practice commonly treats systemic lupus erythematosus, rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, sarcoid vasculitis gout and osteoarthritis fibromyalgia.

The primary responsibilities are:

• Evaluates and assesses new and follow-up patients in the office

• Educates patients

Successful candidates a minimum of 1 year experience with direct patient care. This position requires a strong focus on patient care and service. Individuals who are self-motivated, hardworking, detail oriented, and adhere to clinical protocols are encouraged to apply.

The ideal candidate for the Nurse Practitioner role maintains effective communication with patients, staff, and physicians; provides patient care in a competent, professional, and courteous manner; and keeps abreast of current research and incorporates relevant findings into specific areas of clinical practice.

Shift/Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Nurse Practitioner 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.

BENEFITS

Our competitive benefits package includes the following

· Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits

· 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%

· Tuition Reimbursement

· CME reimbursement

· PTO accrual beginning Day 1

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

QUALIFICATIONS

• EDUCATION - Masters'

• EXPERIENCE - Minimum 1 year experience required in Rheumatology

• CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION -

Nurse Practitioner (NP)

NON RQI AHA BLS (BLSNRQI): BLS or BLS within 30 days of hire or transfer.

Acute Care Nrs Pract Cert (ACNP-BC), Acute Care NP-A Gerontology (ACNPC-AG): Must have one of the following acute care certifications: ACNP-BC - Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Cert or ACNPC-AG - Acute Care Gerontology Cert.

As a health care system committed to improving the health of those we serve, we are asking our employees to model the same behaviours that we promote to our patients. As of January 1, 2012, Baylor Scott & White Health no longer hires individuals who use nicotine products. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to ensuring a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.