RN Full-time
Baylor College of Medicine

Registered Nurse I

Baylor College of Medicine Houston, TX
Summary The section of General Internal Medicine (GIM) is seeking a competent and reliable Registered Nurse I to be a part of the GIM group to support our clinicians providing services to patients. This position will assist in the care of patients under the direction of our team of physicians. The RN I position is expected to demonstrate clinical competence when providing care, using technology, administering medications, performing procedures, managing emergencies, and acting as a patient and family advocate in order to monitor and maintain patient rights. The Registered Nurse is responsible for assisting in the delivery of health care and patient care management. Candidate must possess a proactive, team-oriented attitude. Position should be able to perform nursing and administrative duties using the principles of team-based and patient-centered care, chronic care management models, and quality improvement. It is the responsibility of this position to contribute to a patient centric and customer focused environment where the needs of the patients come first. This position is located at our McNair campus. Job Duties Conducts nurse visits, rooming and discharges patients, takes vital signs, administers vaccines and medications, and assists with in-clinic procedures. Handles day-to-day Epic Inbasket management and works alongside nurse supervisor for DoM and practice manager. Performs procedures as determined by the clinical needs of the department, including but not limited to intramuscular and subcutaneous injections, performing nebulizer and inhaler treatments, performing EKG's, administering and reading PPD's, removing sutures, performing ear lavage, dressing wounds, and performing other procedures that are within the scope of professional nursing practice. Provides patient education related to topics such as patient self-care, taking medications appropriately, use of nebulizers and inhalers, diabetic education, wound care, and self-injections. Performs and oversees non-face to face activities, including answering patient phone calls, responding to patient messages, triaging patients, and scheduling patient visits. Provides advice regarding treatment of certain minor acute problems and referring questions to the PCP or APN/PA as needed. Provides on-going assistance to support staff, MA's and supervises in areas such as proper and thorough message taking and emergency telephone protocols. Maintains awareness of clinic activity, supporting teamwork by offering assistance, and responding positively to requests for assistance. Collaborates with team members, including staff, providers and administrators of primary and other departments, to foster healthy relationships in the work environment. Provides and modifies care for complex patients using clinical judgement and evidence-based analytical approach. Coordinates care with the interprofessional team based on evaluation of the patient's condition and supported by accurate documentation. Monitors clinic workflow and delegating tasks to the clinic staff as needed to meet patient, clinic, and provider needs. Participates in departmental and college-wide quality improvement activities. Maintains Nursing License by the State of Texas Board of Nursing guidelines and Basic Life Support BLS certification as per the Baylor College of Medicine policy. Participates in patient follow-up activities, including relaying diagnostic test results, arranging for prescription refills, facilitating referrals, performing prior authorizations, and preparing information for prescription renewals at the request of the PCP/APC. Performs all job functions in compliance with applicable federal, state, local and company policies and Baylor College of Medicine deserves the right to revise job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. Minimum Qualifications Associate's Degree or Bachelor's Degree in Nursing. No experience required. Current license as a Registered Nurse (RN) by the State of Texas Board of Nursing. Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification. Preferred Qualifications One year of relevant experience as a Registered Nurse. 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, Division of Critical Care Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine, is seeking a full-time Instructor Faculty for the position of Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant. This position offers a unique experience in a high-volume Pediatric Intensive Care Unit for an individual who wishes to pursue a career in Pediatric Critical Care. Texas Children's Hospital is one of the largest pediatric hospitals in the United States, comprised of 170 intensive care beds spread across four campuses and is the affiliated hospital of Baylor College of Medicine. The primary clinical site for this position is at Texas Children's Hospital, Medical Center Campus in Houston. The Division of Critical Care Medicine, in the Department of Pediatrics, is comprised of 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 Medical Center PICU is in the state-of-the-art Lester and Sue Smith Legacy Tower. The 92-bed unit includes a Surgical ICU, Neurological ICU, Pulmonary ICU, Hematology/Oncology ICU, and Transitional ICU (TICU). The Instructor will work alongside Faculty colleagues, critical care physician fellows, advanced practice providers, consultants and pediatric residents in the care of children with chronic and acute illness requiring intensive care in the PICU and TICU. At present, the PICU has over 2500 admissions per year, with more than half of the patients requiring assisted ventilation or other advanced support, such as oscillatory ventilation, nitric oxide administration, extracorporeal membrane oxygenation, extra-corporeal liver support, an/or continuous renal replacement therapy. The TICU also has more than 2500 admissions per year, and it is specifically designed for children who require long-term technology support and those with residual PICU morbidities requiring transition to home. This unit focuses on the management of children who require more intensive medical support. Job Duties Obtain detailed history and perform physical examinations. Perform, order, and interpret diagnostic studies in accordance with relevant health concerns of the patient. Prescribes appropriate pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments. Maintain records by writing orders and progress notes in patient charts to document patient status, treatments, and procedures. Day-to-day care of children with acute and chronic illness requiring critical care. Active role in education of trainees. Supervision of Fellows. Included in day and night on-call schedule for the pediatric intensive care unit. Liaison and collaboration with stakeholders in CICU, PICU, neonatology, cardiology, and cardiac surgery. Participation in all CCM Section and educational activities including case presentations, quality reviews, didactic teaching, and core lecture series. 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 nursing for Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (CPNP-AC) Master of Physician Assistant Studies Degree (MSPAS) or similar. Certification/Licenses/Registration: Current license as a Registered Nurse (RN) by the State of Texas Board of Nursing. Current Texas Licensure as a Pediatric Acute Care Advanced Practice Nurse (APRN-AC), and specialty certification as required by department. NCCPA certification Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certification Experience Required: None required. 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 - Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner

Baylor College of Medicine Houston, TX
Summary 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 For Nurse Practitioners: Masters degree in 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: Masters 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: Relevant experience preferred but not 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: Pediatric Acute Care Certification (CPNP-AC) 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

Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner - Cardiothoracic Surgery, The Woodlands

Baylor College of Medicine Houston, TX
Summary The Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery in the Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery is seeking a qualified Advanced Practice Provider to provide high quality surgical first assist skills for two specialties, cardiothoracic and surgical oncology, at the St. Luke's Health in the Woodlands. Candidate will be expected to provide clinical excellence and work well with an established team. 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 First Assisting for Cardiothoracic surgery patients. Secondary responsibilities include daily rounding and management of ICU and floor patients. First assist experience required. Serve as a First Assist for Cardiac, Vascular, Thoracic and Surgical Oncology surgeries Perform endoscopic saphenous vein harvest Help transport patients to and from the operating room Give appropriate sign out to the ICU or hospitalist teams depending on patient acuity Place postoperative orders Evaluate and develop treatment plan inpatient consults for Cardiac, Vascular and Thoracic pathologies 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 CT imaging Removal of chest tubes as indicated Placement of central lines, arterial lines and chest tubes as indicated Prescribe appropriate pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments Instruct patients on prescribed therapeutic regimens, home care and health maintenance Ensure timely and accurate documentation in the EPIC electronic medical record system Collaborate closely with ICU physicians and nurses to manage critically ill patients following surgery Evaluate and develop treatment plan for post-operative surgical patients in outpatient setting Provide guidance and work directly with clinical support staff including nurses, medical assistants, and clinic coordinators Communicate with physicians, patients, and family members of patients concerning patient care 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: Physician Assistant Candidates: Master’s degree in physician assistant studies. Bachelor’s degree in physician assistant studies accepted based on terminal degree requirements at time of graduation. Nurse Practitioner Candidates: Master’s degree in nursing. Certification/Licenses/Registration: Physician Assistant Candidates: Current license as a Physician Assistant by the State of Texas Physician Assistant Board. Nurse Practitioner Candidates: 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). Experience Required: Minimum 2 years experience as first assist. 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

Neurology- Instructor - Nurse Practitioner

Baylor College of Medicine Houston, TX
Summary The Department of Neurology at Baylor College of Medicine provides personalized care for patients with neurological disease, trains medical students and residents in clinical care and research, conducts research to advance the art and science of neurology, and provides meaningful new therapies for patients. Job Purpose The Department of Neurology is looking to recruit an Advance Practice Provider for the Epilepsy service. A successful candidate will be able to treat patients in a clinical setting under the direction of a physician. Minimum Qualifications Education: Master’s degree in Nursing. Experience: Prior Nurse Practitioner experience. Must be comfortable practicing with a high degree of autonomy. Licensure/Certification: Current Texas RN license. Current Texas APRN‑NP license with required specialty certification. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. Preferred Qualifications Strong communication skills with the ability to address health concerns with patients in a clear and respectful manner. Ability to display a professional and positive attitude. Ability to work independently and collaboratively across the Practice. Detail-oriented, self-motivated, efficient, and strong organizational skills. Proficiency in Epic (electronic medical record). Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.
NP Pediatric Part-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 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 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. Experience Required: None required, though preferred. 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 is required by department. Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.