Master's degree in Nursing or Physician Assistant Studies required.
Current Texas RN license and APRN-NP or Physician Assistant License required.
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification mandatory.
Verification of certification with the Pediatric Nursing Certification Board (PNCB) needed.
Current controlled substances certificate from the DEA required.
Strong physical assessment and diagnostic skills essential.
Experience in patient and family education and care coordination preferred.
Responsibilities
Perform initial and periodic medical history and physical examinations.
Record findings for review and co-signing by attending physician.
Order and interpret laboratory and radiographic studies under supervision.
Obtain body fluid samples for culture and sensitivity when indicated.
Write medication orders subject to attending physician review.
Perform various surgical and medical procedures, including wound care and lumbar punctures.
Provide counseling to patients and relatives on physical and mental health issues.
Benefits
Faculty appointment within the Department of Pediatrics.
Competitive salary offered.
Full benefits package included.
Full Job Description
Pediatric Emergency Medicine Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant - San Antonio, TX
Division: CHRISTUS Children's Hospital - San Antonio
Work Arrangement:
Location: San Antonio, TX
Salary Range:
FLSA Status: Exempt
Work Schedule:
Summary
The Division of Emergency Medicine in the Department of Pediatrics at Baylor College of Medicine has an opening for an Advanced Practice Provider position at CHRISTUS Children's in San Antonio. This position comes with a faculty appointment within the Department of Pediatrics, a competitive salary, and a full benefits package.
Job Duties
Performs initial and periodic medical history, physical examinations, and mental status exams.
Records findings of exam to be reviewed and co-signed by attending physician.
Orders and interprets laboratory and radiographic studies under the attending physician.
Obtains appropriate body fluid samples for culture & sensitivity specimen(s) when indicated.
Write order(s) to alter medication(s) subject to view by attending physician.
Performs a wide range of surgical and/or medical procedures such as wound care/laceration repair, incision and drainage of abscesses, lumbar puncture, bedside use of ultrasound, and others.
Provides counseling to patient(s) and relative(s) on various physical and mental problems.
Documents all patient encounters, records observations, interventions, and actions in a medically appropriate manner on the patient's medical record.
Demonstrates appropriate critical thinking, interpersonal skills, and the ability to prioritize task completion.
Acts as a patient advocate.
Attends, participates, and contributes to group/practice meetings and development of policies and procedures when requested.
Minimum Qualifications
Education Required: Master's degree in Nursing or Master's degree in Physician Assistant Studies.
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) or Physician Assistant License. Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
Verification of current certification with the Pediatric Nursing Certification Board (PNCB), Current controlled substances certificate from the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA).
Strong physical assessment and diagnostic skills as well as experience in patient and family education and coordination of care.
Requisition ID: 26617
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.
