Master's degree in Nursing for Nurse Practitioners or Master's degree in Physician Assistant studies.
Current Texas RN license and APRN licensure for Nurse Practitioners.
Current Texas Physician Assistant license for Physician Assistants.
Specialty certification as required by department for both roles.
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification required for Nurse Practitioners.
Spanish language fluency preferred.
Responsibilities
Provide outpatient and inpatient care for Pediatric Hematology and Oncology patients.
Manage a full patient schedule and oversee infusion room services.
Participate in a 4-team rotation for inpatient care and on-call duties.
Perform procedures such as bone marrow and lumbar punctures as needed.
Complete documentation and billing in a timely manner.
Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements for research studies.
Collaborate with physicians and staff for patient care management.
Benefits
Opportunity to work in the region's first pediatric cancer and hematology treatment facility.
Engagement in a clinical setting focused on underserved populations.
Access to subspecialty backup and consultation from Texas Children's Hospital.
Involvement in a multidisciplinary team environment.
Potential for professional growth in a specialized field.
Full Job Description
Instructor - Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
Division: Pediatrics
Work Arrangement:
Location: McAllen, TX
Salary Range:
FLSA Status: Exempt
Work Schedule:
Summary
The Vannie E. Cook Jr. Children's Cancer and Hematology Clinic located in McAllen, TX is recruiting a full-time Instructor- Advanced Practice Provider (NP or PA). The clinic was created in 2001 through a joint effort of the Vannie Cook Foundation, Baylor College of Medicine, and Texas Children's Hospital to provide local pediatric Hematology /Oncology care to the under-served children of the Rio Grande Valley. The clinic is an extension of the Texas Children's Cancer and Hematology Center and is the region's first and only pediatric cancer and hematology treatment facility.
Providing outpatient and inpatient care for Pediatric Hematology and Oncology patients at the Vannie Cook Clinic and several surrounding community hospitals. This position is considered 100% clinical.
Outpatient duties include a full patient schedule, oversight of infusion room services, and managing calls from clinic staff, physicians, and families throughout the day.
Inpatient care/on-call duties are covered as a member of a 4-team rotation. The inpatient/on-call rotation is 7 days and includes evening/weekend/holiday work. Inpatient care consists of daily rounds and work of the day, phone calls from hospital staff in the evening and coming in at night for acute needs as deemed necessary. In addition, the provider manages phone calls from parents via page operator on evening/ weekends/holidays. The provider will be credentialed at multiple local hospitals and will be traveling between hospitals as needed.
Performing procedures (bone marrow, lumbar puncture) on patients as indicated in both the outpatient and inpatient setting.
Completing orders, documentation and billing in a timely manner.
Maintaining and completing all necessary regulatory requirements to remain compliant with COG and institutional research studies.
Subspecialty backup and consultation exist via physicians at Texas Children's Hospital Main Campus.
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
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.
Spanish language fluency preferred
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
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.
Requisition ID: 26232
About Baylor College of Medicine
Baylor College of Medicine (BCM) is a private medical school located in Houston, Texas. It was founded in 1900 and is affiliated with the Texas Medical Center. BCM is known for its research and education programs in the biomedical sciences. The school offers degrees in medicine, biomedical sciences, and allied health sciences. BCM is also home to several research centers and institutes, including the Dan L Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center, the Huffington Center on Aging, and the Human Genome Sequencing Center.
