Master's degree in Nursing (for Nurse Practitioner) or Physician Assistant Studies (for Physician Assistant)
Acute Care Certification (CPNP-AC) required for Nurse Practitioners
Current Texas RN license and APRN license for Nurse Practitioners
Current Texas Physician Assistant license for Physician Assistants
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification required
No prior experience required, though preferred
Responsibilities
Cover inpatient hematology & oncology patients during 8, 10, or 12 hour daytime shifts
Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including an Attending Hematologist or Oncologist
Participate in multidisciplinary rounds with medical, nursing, and pharmacy staff
Provide comprehensive patient care including daily rounding, notes, and order writing
Coordinate care, including admissions, discharges, and follow-up appointments
Ensure proper sign-out of patients under care
Benefits
Work in a prestigious institution with a focus on pediatric hematology and oncology
Opportunity to collaborate with a multidisciplinary team
Engage in a dynamic and supportive work environment
Access to ongoing professional development and training
Potential for flexible shift scheduling
Full Job Description
Instructor- Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (Inpatient Pediatric Heme-Onc)
Division: Pediatrics
Work Arrangement:
Location: Houston, TX
Salary Range:
FLSA Status: Exempt
Work Schedule:
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.
Job Duties
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.
Minimum Qualifications
Education Required:
For Nurse Practitioner:
Master's degree in in Nursing.
Acute Care Certification (CPNP-AC) required.
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, 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 as required by department.
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications.
Requisition ID: 25455
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.
