Instructor- Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (Inpatient Pediatric Heme-Onc)

Baylor College of Medicine; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Baylor College of Medicine, in Houston, TX, seeks an Instructor- Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join the inpatient Pediatric Hematology-Oncology service.

The role involves rounds, orders, chemotherapy management, admissions, discharge planning, and multidisciplinary collaboration on the acute care floor.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in nursing with Acute Care Certification (CPNP-AC) required for NPs.
• Master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies required for PAs; bachelor’s degree accepted based on terminal degree requirements at time of graduation.

Responsibilities

• Obtain detailed history and perform physical examinations.
• Perform, order, and interpret diagnostic procedures as appropriate.
• Prescribe pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments.
• Maintain records and write orders and progress notes in patient charts.
• Monitor and ensure accuracy of patient medical records.
• Provide follow-up health maintenance care per supervising physician protocols.
• Communicate with physicians, patients, and families about care plans.
• Collaborate with providers and staff in care management.

Education

Master’s degree in nursing (ACNP)

Master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies

Job description

Instructor- Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (Inpatient Pediatric Heme-Onc)

Job Title: 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.

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.

Requisition ID: 23821

Baylor College of Medicine fosters diversity among its students, trainees, faculty, and staff as a prerequisite to accomplishing our institutional mission and setting standards for excellence in training healthcare providers and biomedical scientists, promoting scientific innovation, and providing patient-centered care. Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.