NP Jobs in Baytown, TX

NP Full-time
Baylor College of Medicine

Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant), Section of Hem/Onc

Baylor College of Medicine Houston, TX
Summary Baylor College of Medicine (Houston, TX) is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) for the Section of Hematology/Oncology and the Dan L Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center (DLDCCC), one of only three National Cancer Institute Comprehensive Cancer Centers in Texas. The Classical Hematology APP will play a pivotal role in the DLDCCC for the classical hematology patients. The successful candidate will work closely with our classical hematologists to provide comprehensive care for patients with benign/non-malignant hematological disorders. This APP's effort will be devoted to patient care in the classical hematology clinics. Job Duties Performs comprehensive health assessments, physical exams. Performs, orders, and interprets diagnostic procedures in accordance with relevant health concerns of the patient. Evaluates and manages on-treatment and post-treatment side effects, offers treatment recommendations and prescribes medications to manage symptoms of treatment; collaborates with infusion center for iron infusion and other treatments as needed to support coordination; plans and implements therapeutic regimens that include both nursing and medical management strategies, including prescription of medications. Provides monitoring and continuity of care between visits. Shares responsibility in triaging patients' calls and messages; communicates with inpatient providers at Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center to ensure streamlined care when patients are admitted to the hospital. For clinical trial patients, adheres to study-related policies and procedures as outlined in clinical protocol. Performs scheduled study-related visits, study screenings, and toxicity assessments. Documents assessments and interventions in the electronic medical record system. Communicates treatment plans with physicians, patients, and their family members. Demonstrates knowledge of etiologies, risk factors, pathophysiology, presentation, and epidemiology of medical conditions. Participates in chart reviews, staff education, clinical guideline development, and other continuing education and QA activities to demonstrate compliance with standards, regulations, policies, and procedures. Perform other job-related duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Education Required: Master’s degree in in Nursing. Physician Assistant: Master's degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program. Experience Required: None required. Certification/Licenses/Registration: Current Texas Licensure as an Advanced Practice Nurse (APRN-NP), National certification appropriate to role (NP or PA). Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
NP Full-time
Baylor College of Medicine

Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant), Section of Hem/Onc

Baylor College of Medicine Houston, TX
Summary The Department of Internal Medicine, Section of Hematology/Oncology is seeking a qualified candidate for an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) position in an inpatient hematology role at the Dan L Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center at Baylor College of Medicine in the Texas Medical Center. This position is open to either a Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA). The APP will provide medical care to patients with hematologic disorders in the inpatient setting under the direction of a supervising physician. The candidate will be expected to demonstrate clinical excellence, scholarly enthusiasm, and a track record of high-quality clinical performance. Job Purpose The Inpatient Hematology APP will provide advanced clinical care for hospitalized patients with hematologic disorders in collaboration with attending hematologists, hematology-oncology fellows, and the multidisciplinary inpatient care team. Core responsibilities include managing admissions, performing daily clinical assessments, developing and implementing treatment plans, coordinating inpatient care, and discharge planning. The APP will work closely with nursing staff, outpatient hematology APPs, care navigators, and ancillary services to ensure safe, evidence-based, and patient-centered care throughout hospitalization, including coordination of complex discharges. The role includes participation in daily inpatient rounds, weekly intake meetings, and monthly hematology tumor boards. As appropriate to training, credentialing, and institutional scope of practice, the APP may also have the opportunity to perform hematology-related procedures, including bone marrow biopsies and lumbar punctures with intrathecal treatment administration. Job Duties Obtain detailed patient histories and perform physical examinations. Perform, order, and interpret diagnostic procedures in accordance with patient health concerns. Prescribe appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatments in accordance with scope of practice and institutional protocols. Maintain accurate medical records and document orders, progress notes, treatments, and procedures in the electronic health record. Monitor and ensure accuracy and completeness of patient medical records. Provide follow-up and ongoing inpatient care in accordance with protocols established with the supervising physician. Communicate effectively with physicians, patients, and family members regarding patient care plans and clinical status. Collaborate with providers and practice staff to identify appropriate patients for care management and coordination. Perform other job-related duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Education Required: Nurse Practitioner: Master's degree 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. Experience Required: None required. Certification/Licenses/Registration: Nurse Practitioner: Current license as a Registered Nurse (RN) by the State of Texas Board of Nursing. Current Texas licensure as a Nurse Practitioner (APRN-NP). Physician Assistant: Current license as a Physician Assistant by the State of Texas Physician Assistant Board. Both: Specialty certification as required by department. Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.
NP Full-time
Baylor College of Medicine

Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner - Thoracic Surgery (Inpatient)

Baylor College of Medicine Houston, TX
Summary The David J. Sugarbaker Division of Thoracic Surgery in the Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery is seeking a qualified Advanced Practice Provider to provide high quality surgical care under the direction of a group of physicians at Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center. Candidate will be expected to provide clinical excellence and scholarly enthusiasm. The provider will have direct patient care responsibilities. The selected candidate will be appointed as a faculty Instructor and be eligible for full faculty benefits. Job Duties Primary responsibilities include inpatient care of thoracic surgery patients in coordination with attending physician and resident physician teams. This will include thorough pre-round chart review, engagement in collaborative rounds with attending physicians as well as independent rounding, documentation of clinical decision-making and treatment plans, coordination and execution of the day’s care plan, including wound management and other procedural interventions as needed, and frequent follow up on pt progress and testing to ensure patients are progressing through their plan of care. Obtain detailed history and perform physical examinations. See consults independently and/or with residents/fellows in various settings – floor, ICU, ED, etc. Formulate assessments and plans and evaluate the patient response to care Order and interpret appropriate diagnostic procedures, including, but not limited to x-rays, electrocardiograms, laboratory tests, and MR and CT imaging Ensure timely and accurate documentation in the EPIC electronic medical record system Prescribe appropriate pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments (while inpatient and upon discharge) Educate patients on prescribed therapeutic regimens, home care and health maintenance Remove chest tubes and JP drains as indicated, provide wound care to chest tube sites and surgical wounds Perform bedside simple wound debridement, suture closure, and bedside intrapleural therapeutic procedures Provide wound care and education on cervical esophagostomies, negative pressure wound therapies (wound vac), feeding tubes, indwelling pleural catheters, and tracheostomies to patients and staff Provide guidance and work direction to support staff, including, but not limited to nurses, social workers, and clinic coordinators Optimize discharge planning for all patients including participation in daily multidisciplinary rounds for floor and ICU patients, as well as timely and clear discharge communication to outpatient team Communicate with physicians, patients, and the family members of patients concerning patient care Provide orientation, direction and support to PA/NP students, medical students, and/or residents assigned to the service Promote a positive work environment with a team-based approach through supportive and respectful interactions with peers, staff, learners, and faculty Other duties as assigned Minimum Qualifications Education Required: Master’s degree in in Nursing. Experience Required: None required. Certification/Licenses/Registration: 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 Required Qualifications Master's degree from an accredited Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner Program Board certification by appropriate certifying organization Licensed as a Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner in the State of Texas DEA certification Preferred Qualifications Surgical experience preferred 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.
NP Full-time
Baylor College of Medicine

Instructor - Nurse Practitioner

Baylor College of Medicine Houston, TX
Summary To practice in an advanced role to provide developmentally and age-appropriate Palliative Care services to patients and families both inpatient and in the ambulatory setting at Texas Children's. The nurse practitioner (NP) will work under a delineation of clinical privileges and work collaboratively with other members of the interdisciplinary health care team. Practicing under established guidelines and clinical protocols, the NP assumes independent and interdependent responsibilities in the assessment, diagnosis and initiation of treatment and procedures to meet patient and family needs. As an advanced practice nurse, the NP is responsible for education, research, consultation and evaluation of clinical practice at various levels. Provides age-appropriate care for one or more of the following age groups routinely: Neonate, Infant, Child, Adolescent, Adult. Collects and evaluates health assessment data to provide appropriate palliative interventions. Consistently demonstrates effective communication skills and works to eliminate communication barriers. Participate in departmental quality, education and safety initiatives on an ongoing basis. Consistently seeks and applies new knowledge relevant to nursing to clinical practice. Demonstrates current professional, managerial, and/or technical knowledge and skills. Demonstrates NP role behaviors consistent with the development of advanced nursing practice. Job Purpose Provides advanced nursing 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 Master of Science in Nursing Advanced Practitioner Registered Nurse license from the Texas Board of Nursing. License may be Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP), Acute Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (ACPNP), or Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP). Specialty certification recognized by the Texas Board of Nursing. Specialty certification must match licensing specialty area. (For example, a Nurse Practitioner with an ACUTE CARE PEDIATRIC NURSE PRACTITIONER (ACPNP) license from the Texas Board of Nursing must also have an ACPNP certification.) A minimum of three (1) years of RN experience providing care in a hospital, outpatient or hospice setting to chronic, complex patients or patients nearing end-of-life. Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification Preferred Qualifications Pediatric or Family Nurse Practitioner with 3-5 years of experience as a nurse practitioner. Strongly prefer palliative care experience with the ability and comfort of inpatient/outpatient patient care. 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.
NP Outpatient Full-time
Baylor College of Medicine

Instructor - Nurse Practitioner

Baylor College of Medicine Houston, TX
Summary Job Purpose The Division of Gastroenterology & Hepatology section is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join the clinical operations team at the Ben Taub Location. Clinical duties include supporting care for established patients that have seen a physician in the hospital or outpatient clinic setting. The position will be under Dr. Robert Jay Sealock Job Duties Job duties include, but are not limited to: Obtain detailed history and perform physical examinations; work closely with Ben Taub physicians on treatment plan, follow-up, medication management. Prescribe appropriate pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments to follow outlined treatment plan. Maintain records and write orders and progress notes in patient charts as to status, treatments, and procedures. Perform medical record review, follow developed protocols, determine appropriate patient scheduling, assist with monitoring diagnostic results and patient care progress/processes as requested by the provider, and participate in quality reviews. Assess learning needs and educate patients and family as appropriate concerning disease management Ensures that referrals to other specialists, radiological, endoscopic and laboratory testing are coordinated with patients and referring physicians. Supports clinical research and trials, in close collaboration with Ben Taub physicians. Minimum Qualifications Education Required: Master’s degree in in Nursing. Experience Required: None required. Certification/Licenses/Registration: 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 Preferred Qualifications Ability to work well independently and collaboratively in the healthcare setting
NP ICU Full-time
Baylor College of Medicine

Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner - Surgical Critical Care Night Shift

Baylor College of Medicine Houston, TX
Summary The Trauma and Acute Care Surgery Division in the Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery is seeking a qualified Advanced Practice Provider to provide high quality critical care services under the direction of a physician at Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center. Candidate will be expected to provide clinical excellence and scholarly enthusiasm. The provider will have direct patient care responsibilities. The selected candidate will be appointed as a faculty Instructor and be eligible for full faculty benefits. Job Duties Primary responsibilities include: Management of patients in the surgical ICU or thoracic surgical ICU at Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center from 6:30 PM to 6:30 AM. This will include a variety of general surgery, transplant, vascular, cardiothoracic and general thoracic patients. Obtain detailed history and perform physical examinations Formulate assessments and plans and evaluate the patient response to care Order and interpret appropriate diagnostic procedures, including, but not limited to x-rays, electrocardiograms, laboratory tests, and MR and CT imaging Place central lines and midlines Prescribe appropriate pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments Ensure timely and accurate documentation in the EPIC electronic medical record system Provide guidance and work direction to support staff, including, but not limited to nurses, medical assistants, and unit managers Communicate with physicians, patients, and the family members of patients concerning patient care Give direction and support to PA/NP students, medical students, and/or residents assigned to the service Promote a positive work environment with a team-based approach through supportive and respectful interactions with peers, staff, learners, and faculty Other duties as assigned Minimum Qualifications Master's degree from an accredited Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner Program. Board certification by appropriate certifying organization Certification/Licenses/Registration: Current license as a Physician Assistant by the State of Texas Physician Assistant Board. Specialty certification as required by department. Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification. No experience required
NP Full-time
Baylor College of Medicine

Instructor - Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Baylor College of Medicine Houston, TX
Summary The Department of Pediatrics, Section of Critical Care Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children's Hospital is seeking full-time faculty for the position of nurse practitioner with specific focus on critical cardiac disease. This position offers unique experience in our high-volume pediatric cardiac intensive care units, for an individual who wishes to pursue a career in pediatric cardiac critical care. The primary clinical site is at Texas Children's Hospital, the largest pediatric hospital in the United States, an affiliated hospital of Baylor College of Medicine. 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 and physician assistants), post-doctoral fellows, and research support personnel committed to the care of patients suffering from a life-threatening illness or injury. The Cardiac Intensive Care Unit at Texas Children's Hospital is one of the highest volume programs in the world. The 48-bed unit is comprised of a Neonatal CICU, Pediatric CICU, and a first of its kind, Pediatric Heart Failure ICU. In addition to over 1000 congenital heart operations annually, TCH is home to an active heart failure program, a busy thoracic organ transplantation service, and one of the largest mechanical circulatory support and VAD programs in the world. In the CICU, the candidate will work alongside pediatric critical care and cardiology physician fellows, and will join the existing CICU Faculty encompassing over 30 attending physicians (comprised of individuals who are specialty trained in pediatric cardiology, pediatric critical care, anesthesia, neonatology, and internal medicine), physician Instructors training in pediatric cardiac critical care, and over 15 advanced practice providers. Job Purpose Provides advanced nursing care to patients in a clinical setting in an area of specialization under the direction of a physician. Job Duties Day-to-day care of children with cardiac illness requires critical care. Participation in all CCM Section and CICU educational activities including case presentations, quality reviews, didactic teaching, and core lecture series Active role in education of trainees. Supervision of Fellows. Participation in on-call schedule for the CICU. Liaison and collaboration with stakeholders in CICU, PICU, neonatology, cardiology, and congenital heart surgery. Minimum Qualifications Education Required: For Nurse Practitioner: Master's degree in in Nursing. 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. Certification/Licenses/Registration: For 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. For Physician Assistant: Current license as a Physician Assistant by the State of Texas Physician Assistant Board. Specialty certification as required by department. Basic Life Support (PALS) Certification. 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.
NP Full-time
Baylor College of Medicine

Instructor - Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Baylor College of Medicine Houston, TX
Summary The Department of Pediatrics, Section of Critical Care Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children's Hospital is seeking full-time faculty for the position of nurse practitioner with specific focus on critical cardiac disease. This position offers unique experience in our high-volume pediatric cardiac intensive care units, for an individual who wishes to pursue a career in pediatric cardiac critical care. The primary clinical site is at Texas Children's Hospital, the largest pediatric hospital in the United States, an affiliated hospital of Baylor College of Medicine. 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 and physician assistants), post-doctoral fellows, and research support personnel committed to the care of patients suffering from a life-threatening illness or injury. The Cardiac Intensive Care Unit at Texas Children's Hospital is one of the highest volume programs in the world. The 48-bed unit is comprised of a Neonatal CICU, Pediatric CICU, and a first of its kind, Pediatric Heart Failure ICU. In addition to over 1000 congenital heart operations annually, TCH is home to an active heart failure program, a busy thoracic organ transplantation service, and one of the largest mechanical circulatory support and VAD programs in the world. In the CICU, the candidate will work alongside pediatric critical care and cardiology physician fellows, and will join the existing CICU Faculty encompassing over 30 attending physicians (comprised of individuals who are specialty trained in pediatric cardiology, pediatric critical care, anesthesia, neonatology, and internal medicine), physician Instructors training in pediatric cardiac critical care, and over 15 advanced practice providers. Job Purpose Provides advanced nursing care to patients in a clinical setting in an area of specialization under the direction of a physician. Job Duties Day-to-day care of children with cardiac illness requires critical care. Participation in all CCM Section and CICU educational activities including case presentations, quality reviews, didactic teaching, and core lecture series Active role in education of trainees. Supervision of Fellows. Participation in on-call schedule for the CICU. Liaison and collaboration with stakeholders in CICU, PICU, neonatology, cardiology, and congenital heart surgery. Minimum Qualifications Education Required: For Nurse Practitioner: Master's degree in in Nursing. 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. Certification/Licenses/Registration: For 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. For Physician Assistant: Current license as a Physician Assistant by the State of Texas Physician Assistant Board. Specialty certification as required by department. Current Pediatric Advance Life Support (PALS). 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.
NP Pediatric Full-time
Baylor College of Medicine

Instructor- Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (Inpatient Pediatric Heme-Onc)

Baylor College of Medicine Houston, TX
Summary The Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Division in the Department of Pediatrics at Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children's Hospital is recruiting Inpatient Pediatric Hematology-Oncology Advanced Practice Providers to work in the inpatient setting. Scope of practice: Covers inpatient hematology & oncology patients for either 8-, 10-, or 12-hour shifts during the daytime. Inpatient teams included are Leukemia/Lymphoma/Histiocytosis, Solid Tumor/Neuro Oncology/Vascular, and Hematology consults. Works as part of a multidisciplinary team including an Attending Hematologist or Oncologist to provide care for current and new inpatients on the acute care floor. Participates in multidisciplinary rounds including medical, nursing, and pharmacy personnel to provide optimal patient care. Provides all patient care for assigned patients including but not limited to daily rounding/notes, calling consults, all order writing including chemotherapy, completing admission and discharge planning and paperwork. This includes coordination of care, consenting, and arranging follow up appointments/procedures. Ensures appropriate sign-out of patients under their care. 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 Education Required: For Nurse Practitioners: Master's degree in Nursing. Acute Care Certification (CPNP-AC) required. For Physician Assistants: 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: For 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), and acute care certification (CPNP-AC) required. For Physician Assistant: Current license as a Physician Assistant by the State of Texas Physician Assistant Board. Specialty certification as required by department.Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications 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.
NP ICU Full-time
Baylor College of Medicine

Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner - Surgical Critical Care Night Shift

Baylor College of Medicine Houston, TX
Summary The Trauma and Acute Care Surgery Division in the Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery is seeking a qualified Advanced Practice Provider to provide high quality critical care services under the direction of a physician at Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center. The candidate will be expected to provide clinical excellence and scholarly enthusiasm. The provider will have direct patient care responsibilities. The selected candidate will be appointed as a faculty Instructor and be eligible for full faculty benefits. Primary responsibilities include management of patients in the surgical ICU or thoracic surgical ICU at Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center overnight from 6:30 PM to 6:30 AM. This will include a variety of general surgery, transplant, vascular, cardiothoracic and general thoracic patients. 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 Education Required: Master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies or Nursing. 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: Current license as a Physician Assistant by the State of Texas Physician Assistant Board or APRN license by the Texas Board of Nursing. Specialty certification as required by department. Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification. Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.
NP Full-time
Baylor College of Medicine

Instructor- Nurse Practitioner - CHI The Woodlands Hospital

Baylor College of Medicine Houston, TX
Baylor College of Medicine and Department Summary: The Section of General Internal Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine is dedicated to excellence in patient care, education, scholarly activities, and community engagement. As general internists, we apply scientific knowledge, clinical expertise and compassion to prevention, screening, diagnosis, and treatment of adult patients with a broad spectrum of medical conditions. We care for diverse patients in primary care outpatient settings as well as hospitalized patients. Our collaborative interdisciplinary teams practice at Baylor Medicine Clinic, Baylor St. Luke's CHI Hospitals (Medical Center, Sugarland, Vintage, Woodlands), Harris Health System (Ben Taub Hospital and Smith Clinic) and Michael E. DeBakey Veterans Affairs Medical Center. Summary The Section of General Internal Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to provide services at CHI St. Luke's The Woodlands Hospital. The ideal candidates are patient-centered and committed to excellence in providing quality care. Job Duties Effectively identifies, evaluates, and addresses acute and chronic problems as well as disease prevention and health promotion issues of the patients while administering quality patient care. Works in an independent and interdependent relationship with the physician, which allows for consultation, collaboration, or referral. Responsible for initial consultation and/or follow up diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic healthcare issues of clinic patients. Responsible for communicating test results and recommendations to patients and/or their caregivers. Responsive to the questions and concerns of patients and their family members. Educates patients and/or families about preventative care, medical issues, and use of prescribed medical treatments and or medications. Maintains accurate and confidential medical records. Documents all medical evaluations, diagnoses, procedures, treatment, outcomes, education, referrals, and consultations consistent with state regulatory standards. Facilitates evaluation of records by physicians and peers and receives and implements constructive directives. Prepares cardiac clearance letters to referring physicians, for transplant and pre-operative clearance. Prescribes medications in accordance with prescriptive authority granted by the Texas Medical Board/Board of Nurse Examiners. Maintains professional certification as dictated by the Texas Medical Board/Board of Nurse Examiners. Follows latest ACC and AHA guidelines as protocol and standard of care which shall be defined to promote the exercise of professional judgment by the NP/PA commensurate with his/her education and experience. Review billing cases log Demonstrates a positive attitude in the workplace and is a leader in this regard. Provides follow up patient care within a private practice setting. Performs other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Education Required: Master's degree in in Nursing. Experience Required: None required. Certification/Licenses/Registration: 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