Welcome to Baylor Scott & White Orthopedic and Spine Hospital – Arlington, TX, where we focus on an environment of excellence, growth, and specialized patient care.  We are a dynamic community dedicated to revolutionizing orthopedic and spine care!

We are seeking a Nurse Practitioner Hospitalist to join our team!!!

Nurse Practitioner Hospitalist at Baylor Scott & White Orthopedic and Spine Hospital – Arlington:

·       The NP Hospitalist participates in all aspects of care of the hospitalized patient including admissions, discharge, daily rounds and patient education. 

·       The NP Hospitalist performs their duties under the guidance and licensure of APN physicians, and in accordance with their legal scope of practice. 

·       He/She ensures the delivery of high quality, safe patient care; maintains compliance with professional and regulatory standards of practice, and all Federal and State standards of care.

·       The NP Hospitalist cares for all ages from 2 years to geriatric. 

·       This position is assigned to respond to patients presenting to the facility with a healthcare need.

Why Choose Baylor Scott & White Orthopedic and Spine Hospital – Arlington?

·       A Legacy of Expertise: Join a 38-bed hospital that has proudly been serving Arlington residents and patients from across the region since 2010. We're not just a hospital; we're the only specialized facility of our kind in the DFW Metroplex, bringing world-class experts close to home for the highest level of orthopedic and spine care.

·       USPI Partnership: Baylor Scott & White Orthopedic and Spine Hospital – Arlington is a proud joint venture between United Surgical Partners International, local physicians, and Baylor Scott & White. This partnership fosters an environment of collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning.

·       Committed Patient Care: Our focus is delivering top-quality, specialized treatment with compassion tailored to each individual. We're committed to ensuring all patients feel comfortable, informed, and empowered about their surgery, making this hospital experience a positive one.

·       Accreditation & Certification: Our facility holds accreditation from The Joint Commission and is fully licensed by the state of Texas. Along with our Total Joint Program and Spine Program. Additionally, we have been awarded with Press Ganey Guardian of Excellence Customer Service Award. Our commitment to meeting rigorous performance standards ensures the highest level of care for our patients.

Join us at Baylor Scott & White Orthopedic and Spine Hospital – Arlington and embark on a journey of professional fulfillment, growth, and meaningful patient care. Apply today to be part of our esteemed team, where your expertise and dedication create an exceptional healthcare environment. Your path to a rewarding career starts here!

Education/License:

·       Graduate of a Master's program for Nurse Practitioners

·       Current, unrestricted Texas RN License

·       Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) License

·       Current BLS and ACLS

·       PALS recommended.

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ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Make daily and weekend rounds on in-patients within the hospitalist service patient population to identify and manage patient needs, and/or provide medical care and care coordination to patients in the Post-Surgical Unit (PSU).

2. Work collaboratively with supervising physicians.

3. Perform examinations; interpret data; order appropriate laboratory and diagnostic tests; establish diagnosis and treatment plan.

4. Document patient status in medical record; coordinate and complete patient admissions/discharge education to include discharge summary and prescriptions in a timely manner.

5. Consult with patient/family members/guardians regarding discharge plans on a daily basis or as needed and makes appropriate referrals for home care needs.

6. Maintain open lines of communication with surgeons, consulting physicians, allied providers, nurses, case managers, and department personnel and other health care professionals

7. Manage Emergency Room patients including assessing patient needs; ordering and interpreting diagnostic and laboratory tests; diagnosing illness and disease; prescribing medications; formulating treatment plans; performing non-surgical procedures as well as minor surgical procedures (suturing, casting, etc.); stabilizing and transferring patients requiring higher level of care; consulting and working collaboratively with surgeons and supervising physicians; and admitting, transferring, or discharging patients, as appropriate.

8. Respond to and lead care team management of Rapid Response and Code Blue events

Required Experience:

·       Minimum 2 years’ clinical experience as a RN in hospital Medical/Surgical, Emergency Room, or ICU unit.

·       Excellent communication skills, verbal and written.

·       Ability to work collaboratively with care team members, patients, and families

·       Ability to make clinical decisions based on sound professional judgment.

·       Able to prioritize and organize workload to meet needs of patients and unit.

·       Experience as a hospitalist preferred.

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