Baylor College of Medicine Nursing Jobs

Summary Baylor College of Medicine Department of Pediatrics, Allergy & Immunology Service at Texas Children's Hospital is seeking a highly motivated, responsible, and organized individual to join the Food Allergy Research Program (FAP). The ideal candidate has strong sense of professionalism and leadership skills. We are seeking to hire a Lead Nurse to work closely with the Clinical Research Manager in supporting the Food Allergy and Asthma Program. This role is essential, as several ongoing and upcoming research trials require clinical procedures that must be performed by a licensed nurse. Key nursing responsibilities include administering oral food challenge products, performing allergy skin testing, triaging patient calls, placing orders and managing emergency medications on behalf of investigators, and administering investigational products. The Lead Nurse will also take an active role in coordinating and leading studies that specifically require nursing oversight. In addition to clinical duties, the Lead Nurse will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of clinical research studies, ensuring that protocols are followed, patient safety is maintained, and study activities run efficiently. Job Duties Research Nursing Task/Coordination (60%): Assesses eligibility of potential subjects through methods such as screening interviews, review of medical records, and discussion with physicians and nurses. Ensures the proper scheduling of subjects for appointments Conducts study visits, tests/procedures by study protocols. Provides care and monitoring for research participants, monitor for adverse events and report as required, educate participants about study procedures. Prepares for and participates in site monitoring visits by sponsors. Administers investigational medication and oral food challenge products. Obtains vital signs and place orders. Triages patient calls including illnesses. Oversees studies that require a nurse. Administrative Support (10%): Supports research manager in overseeing research activities. Develops, reviews and revises Standard Operating Procedures for research. Establishes and maintains internal quality assurance/quality management for research. Oversees the proper maintenance of required records of study activities including case report forms, drug dispensation records or regulatory forms. Responsible managing and completing key deliverables and critical tasks for complex studies. Program or Project Support (30%): Collaborates with Food Allergy and Asthma Leadership team and faculty to review potential clinical and pre-clinical studies. Delegates tasks and ensure effective workflow within the research team. Provides training on protocols, lead and manage clinical research studies from study feasibility through close-out. Maintains contact with sponsors to schedule and coordinate site visits or answer questions about issues such as incomplete data. Serves as a liaison between investigators, sponsors, regulatory bodies, and clinical staff. Participates in study planning meetings. Assists with strategic planning, evaluation, and assessment. Responsible for the creation of required study tools, such as Manual of Operations, source documents, and study orders to ensure seamless operations and accurate data collection activities are appropriately carried out, and regulations/GCP practices are followed. Manages overall study conduct under study directives, ensuring subject safety is maintained. Provides guidance and mentorship to junior staff members. Performs other job-related duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Associate's Degree or Bachelor's Degree in Nursing. Four years of relevant experience as a licensed Registered Nurse (RN) with a minimum of one year in research nursing. Current license as a Registered Nurse (RN) by the State of Texas Board of Nursing. Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification from the American Heart Association. Work Authorization Requirement: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout the duration of employment. Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer. 
Job Purpose Provides advanced patient care to patients in a clinical setting in an area of specialization under the direction of a physician. Job Duties Obtain detailed history and perform physical examinations. Perform, order, and interpret diagnostic procedures in accordance with relevant health concerns of the patient. Prescribes appropriate pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments. Maintain records and write orders and progress notes in patient charts as to status, treatments, and procedures. Monitors and ensures accuracy of recording on patient medical records. Provide follow-up health maintenance care to patients in accordance with protocols established with the supervising physician. Communicate with physicians, patients, and the family members of patients concerning patient care. Collaborates with providers, and practice staff in identifying appropriate patients for care management. Perform other job related duties as assigned. Office-Based Urologic Procedures and Clinical Responsibilities: Perform flexible cystoscopy and related office-based urologic procedures within scope of practice and departmental protocols. Perform catheter insertions, exchanges, and management of difficult catheter placements. Conduct voiding trials, manage urinary retention, and perform diagnostic evaluations including uroflowmetry and post-void residual measurements. Assist with and perform additional urologic procedures as approved by departmental leadership and supervising physicians. Evaluate procedural outcomes and provide appropriate post-procedure management and follow-up care. Additional Clinical Duties: Conduct independent urology clinic visits, including new patient evaluations and follow-up appointments. Participate in prostate cancer surveillance and treatment pathways. Support management of procedural clinics, including Artemis fusion biopsies, cystoscopy clinics, and other specialty services. Assist with provider coverage and patient access initiatives across the Department of Urology. Perform additional clinical and procedural duties consistent with licensure, training, competency validation, and departmental needs. Minimum Qualifications For Nurse Practitioners: Master’s degree in Nursing. Current license as a Registered Nurse (RN) by the State of Texas Board of Nursing. Current Texas Licensure as an Advanced Practice Nurse (APRN) For Physician Assistant: Master’s degree in physician assistant studies. NOTE: Bachelor’s degree in physician assistant studies accepted based on terminal degree requirements at time of graduation. Experience Required: none required. Certification/Licenses/Registration: For Physician Assistant: Current license as a Physician Assistant by the State of Texas Physician Assistant Board. Specialty certification as required by department. For Nurse Practitioners: Current license as a Registered Nurse (RN) by the State of Texas Board of Nursing. Current Texas Licensure as an Advanced Practice Nurse (APRN-NP), and specialty certification as required by department. Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer. 
Summary The Texas Heart Institute at Baylor College of Medicine is seeking an experienced registered nurse for its cardiology practice located in Fannin Tower. The ideal candidate will have a passion for providing nursing-level care via telephone and MyChart in order to assist patients with clinical questions, prescription management, and antithrombotic medication management. Experience with INR sliding scales is highly preferred. This position is located in the Texas Medical Center. Job Duties Provides support to patients via telephone and MyChart with clinical questions and concerns. Manages prescription refills and prior authorization requests. Assists patients with medication and dosing of antithrombotic medications. Documents encounters in the patient medical record. Enters orders as appropriate on behalf of physicians. Communicates with external providers regarding orders and care of patients. Performs other job-related duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Associate's Degree or Bachelor's Degree in Nursing. Two years of relevant experience as a licensed Registered Nurse (RN). Current license as a Registered Nurse (RN) by the State of Texas Board of Nursing. Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification from the American Heart Association. Work Authorization Requirement: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout the duration of employment. Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer. 
Summary This Part-time (.5 FTE) Research Nurse II in the Baylor College of Medicine (BCM) / Texas Children’s Hospital (TCH), is responsible for assisting faculty in the Pediatric Diabetes and Endocrinology Division with the conduction of Diabetes research studies. The incumbent will conduct participant diabetes education and training as required for research studies and administer medication. Will assist with other research study activities, including coordination of visits, participant enrollment, data collection, documentation, and safety of research participants. Lastly will assist with regulatory tasks and preparation of study data reports and related presentations and manuscripts. The position may include travel to other TCH sites (e.g., West Campus, etc.) to conduct research related activities. This role will identify study candidates, conduct informed consent, conduct study activities, including training study participants on the use of diabetes devices (e.g., insulin pumps, continuous glucose monitors), assisting with device start and troubleshoot, as well as data download and interpretation and administer medication. The successful candidate will train and lead junior research staff and volunteers. The ideal candidate will have previous experience interacting with patients and families and/or experience in health care setting. Has experience with culturally diverse children and families. Will be highly organized, keep detailed records, and display excellent verbal, communication, and problem-solving skills. Is respectful, patient-centered interactions with patients, medical providers, and staff. Has proficiency with computers, internet, Microsoft Office applications, computer spreadsheets, and database management. Has the ability to understand and implement patient studies and protocols. This position is located in the Texas Medical Center. Job Duties Diabetes Education and clinical duties (80%): Provides formal diabetes education to study participants. Trains participants on the use of diabetes devices. Places diabetes devices (e.g., insulin pumps, continuous glucose monitors) on the participant's body). Monitors, tracks, and adjusts insulin levels based on protocol. Collects and manages survey data, downloading data from diabetes management devices, and completes electronic medical record reviews. Administers study medication. Assists with pre-activation activities (e.g., develop study materials, such as study protocol, manual of operation, forms, questionnaires, etc.). Screens Epic for eligible candidates and recruit, enroll and evaluate research visits with participant/family. Obtains informed consent/assent. Collects biometric information (e.g., weight, height, waist circumference). Maintains patient charts and medical records. Performs data collection from the electronic medical record system (i.e., Epic). Conducts basic biospecimen processing (e.g., spinning, aliquoting, etc.). Collects, processes and stores, or ships blood or biological specimens as outlined per study protocols and associated lab or procedural manuals. Enters data into study dataset, maintain study documents and recruitment logs. Follows subjects' progress and advises the Principal Investigator. Travels to TCH health centers outside of the Texas Medical Center for study recruitment and other research-related activities. Regulatory / Programmatic Research Operations (20%): Performs interpretation of missing reports, in collaboration with study statistician and PI, produce curated reports with missing data, and follow-up with research coordinators to address the missing data. Assists with manuscript writing, e.g., integrate comments from co-authors to revise a manuscript - Formatting of manuscripts to comply with guidelines for authors from scientific journals. Performs submissions of manuscripts to scientific journals. Assists with editing, formatting and submitting abstracts to scientific meetings. Produces reports of relevant research program data, for instance, human subjects tables for progress reports and grant applications to funding agencies. Provides regular updates to PI and other members of the research team. Assists with regulatory tasks (e.g., complete data required for IRB renewals, notes to file, reports). Orders and maintains study supplies and equipment. Maintains records and regulatory documents and records for research studies. Serves as a lead to junior research staff and/or research volunteer teams. This includes, mentorship and training. Performs other job-related duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Associate's Degree or Bachelor's Degree in Nursing. Two years of relevant experience as a licensed Registered Nurse (RN). Current license as a Registered Nurse (RN) by the State of Texas Board of Nursing. Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification. Preferred Qualifications Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE). Bilingual in English/Spanish. Experience with venipuncture. Work Authorization Requirement: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout the duration of employment. Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer. 
Division: Pediatrics (80001016) Department: Pediatrics - Critical Care (90002443) Employment Duration: Full-time Summary Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children's Hospital are currently seeking a Physician Assistant/Acute Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner. This position offers unique experience in our community pediatric intensive care unit, for an individual who wishes to pursue a career in pediatric intensive care. The section of Critical Care Medicine in the Department of Pediatrics is a multidisciplinary team of attending critical care physicians, advanced practice providers (nurse practitioners/physician assistants), committed to the care of patients suffering from a life-threatening illness or injury. Currently, the critical care intensive care units in the community have capacity for 14 patients. The NP/PA Instructor will work alongside Faculty colleagues, advanced practice providers, and occasionally pediatric residents in the care of children with chronic and acute illness requiring intensive care in the PICU. The woodlands PICU opened in April 2017 and provides assisted ventilation or other advanced support, such as oscillatory ventilation, nitric oxide administration or cardiovascular pressor support. The community ICU also provides care for children who require long-term technology support, those with residual PICU morbidities requiring transition to home, and the management of children who require more intensive medical support. Role responsibilities include but are not limited to: Day-to-day care of children with acute and chronic illness requiring critical care. Active role in education of trainees when present. Participation in on-call schedule for the pediatric intensive care unit. Liaison and collaboration with stakeholders and consultants throughout the community hospital. Procedures as needed to diagnose and treat critically ill children Responder for the Rapid Response Team Location: The primary clinical site is at Texas Children's Woodlands Campus, an extension of the largest pediatric hospital in the United States, and an affiliated hospital of Baylor College of Medicine. Job Purpose Provides advanced patient care to patients in a clinical setting in an area of specialization under the direction of a physician. Job Duties Obtain detailed history and perform physical examinations. Perform, order, and interpret diagnostic procedures in accordance with relevant health concerns of the patient. Prescribes appropriate pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments. Maintain records and write orders and progress notes in patient charts as to status, treatments, and procedures. Monitors and ensures accuracy of recording on patient medical records. Provide follow-up health maintenance care to patients in accordance with protocols established with the supervising physician. Communicate with physicians, patients, and the family members of patients concerning patient care. Collaborates with providers, and practice staff in identifying appropriate patients for care management. Perform other job related duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Nurse Practitioner: Master's degree in in Nursing. Physician Assistant: Master's degree in Physician Assistant Studies. NOTE: Bachelor's degree in Physician Assistant Studies accepted based on terminal degree requirements at time of graduation. Certification/Licenses/Registration: Nurse Practitioner: Current license as a Registered Nurse (RN) by the State of Texas Board of Nursing. Current Texas Licensure as an Advanced Practice Nurse (APRN-NP), and specialty certification as required by department. Physician Assistant: Current license as a Physician Assistant by the State of Texas Physician Assistant Board. Specialty certification as required by department. Experience Required: None Required Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer. Browse All Baylor College of Medicine Jobs →