




Job Title: Acute Care Nurse Practitioner - NeuroHospitalist (Inpatient, 7on/7off)
Location: Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple, TX
Schedule: Full-time, Inpatient, 7 Days On / 7 Days Off
Setting: Single Site, In-Person Only
Position Summary:
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple is seeking an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP) to join our growing NeuroHospitalist team. This inpatient role offers a unique opportunity to work in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment alongside NeuroICU, Neurosurgery, and Stroke teams. You'll engage with supervising physicians, residents, and other advanced practice professionals as part of a team committed to excellence in neurological patient care.
Ideal candidates will have a background in Neuroscience ICU, Stroke, or Neurohospitalist care, but we welcome new graduate ACNPs with a strong interest in neuroscience to apply. On-the-job training will be provided, including opportunities to learn procedures such as lumbar puncture.
Key Responsibilities:
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Provide acute inpatient care for patients with neurological conditions
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Collaborate with supervising physicians and multidisciplinary teams
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Participate in patient rounds, treatment planning, and discharge processes
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Perform or learn procedures such as lumbar punctures
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Engage in research opportunities, if desired
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Support a 7on/7off rotation schedule
Qualifications:
Preferred:
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Experience in Neuro ICU, stroke care, or inpatient neurology
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Interest or experience in research and academic medicine
Why Baylor Scott & White - Temple:
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640-bed Level I Trauma Center with over 30 residency and fellowship programs
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Named a Top 15 Teaching Hospital by Thomson Reuters
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Robust academic environment with opportunities for professional growth
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Located in Temple, TX-one of the most affordable places to live in the U.S.
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No state income tax, low cost of living, excellent public and private schools
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Convenient access to major cities: Austin, Dallas, Houston, and San Antonio
QUALIFICATIONS
- EDUCATION - Grad of an Accredited Program
- EXPERIENCE - Less than 1 Year of Experience
CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION
- Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP)
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Basic Life Support (BLS): Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire or transfer.