Master's degree in Nursing for Nurse Practitioners or Master's degree in Physician Assistant Studies for Physician Assistants.
Acute Care Certification (CPNP-AC) required for Nurse Practitioners.
Current Texas RN license and APRN licensure preferred for Nurse Practitioners.
Current Texas Physician Assistant license required for Physician Assistants.
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification necessary.
Experience is preferred but not required.
Responsibilities
Obtain detailed patient histories and perform physical examinations.
Order and interpret diagnostic procedures relevant to patient health concerns.
Prescribe pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments as needed.
Maintain accurate patient records and document treatments and procedures.
Monitor the accuracy of patient medical records.
Provide follow-up health maintenance care according to established protocols.
Communicate effectively with physicians, patients, and their families regarding care.
Benefits
Collaborative work environment with a dedicated BMT team.
Opportunity to work in a leading pediatric healthcare institution.
Exposure to a diverse patient population in outpatient settings.
Flexible work schedule with weekend coverage only once every four weeks.
Full Job Description
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 Outpatient Pediatric Bone Marrow Transplant Advanced Practice Providers.
Scope of practice:
Cares for outpatient clinic pediatric BMT patients primarily
Covers inpatient service 1 weekend per 4 weeks (Saturday/Sunday) during daytime hours
Works as part of team including Attending BMT physician to provide care for current and new outpatients
Provides all patient care for patients including but not limited to conducting the outpatient visit, physical exam, medical counseling, and documentation
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 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) preferred.
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.
Requisition ID: 26778
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.
