Instructor (Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant) - Surgical Critical Care Night Shift

Lemaire Scott A Md; Houston (TX); Presencial; USD 120.000 - 160.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The Trauma and Acute Care Surgery Division at Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center seeks an Advanced Practice Provider to deliver high-quality critical care under physician supervision.

The selected candidate will be appointed as a faculty Instructor and be eligible for full faculty benefits. Responsibilities include night-shift management of ICU patients, interdisciplinary collaboration, and supervision of PA/NP students and residents.

Formación

• Master's degree from an accredited Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner Program.
• Licensed as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner in Texas.
• Board certification by appropriate certifying organization.
• No experience required.

Responsabilidades

• Manage patients in the surgical ICU or thoracic surgical ICU.
• Perform histories and physical examinations.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests and imaging.
• Place central lines and midlines.
• Prescribe therapies and document in EPIC EMR.
• Guide and supervise PA/NP students and residents.
• Collaborate with physicians, staff and families to coordinate care.

Educación

Master's degree from an accredited Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner Program.

Descripción del empleo

Instructor (Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant) - Surgical Critical Care Night Shift

Division: Surgery Work Arrangement: Location: Houston, TX Salary Range: FLSA Status: Exempt Work Schedule:

Summary

The Trauma and Acute Care Surgery Division in the Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery is seeking a qualified Advanced Practice Provider to provide high-quality critical care services under the direction of a physician at Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center. Candidate will be expected to provide clinical excellence and scholarly enthusiasm. The provider will have direct patient care responsibilities. The selected candidate will be appointed as a faculty Instructor and be eligible for full faculty benefits.

Job Duties

Primary responsibilities include management of patients in the surgical ICU or thoracic surgical ICU at Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center from 6:30 PM to 6:30 AM. This will include a variety of general surgery, transplant, vascular, cardiothoracic and general thoracic patients.

• Obtain detailed history and perform physical examinations
• Formulate assessments and plans and evaluate the patient response to care
• Order and interpret appropriate diagnostic procedures, including, but not limited to x-rays, electrocardiograms, laboratory tests, and MR and CT imaging
• Place central lines and midlines
• Prescribe appropriate pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments
• Ensure timely and accurate documentation in the EPIC electronic medical record system
• Provide guidance and work direction to support staff, including, but not limited to nurses, medical assistants, and unit managers
• Communicate with physicians, patients, and the family members of patients concerning patient care
• Give direction and support to PA/NP students, medical students, and/or residents assigned to the service
• Promote a positive work environment with a team-based approach through supportive and respectful interactions with peers, staff, learners, and faculty
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree from an accredited Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner Program.
• Licensed as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner in the State of Texas.
• Board certification by appropriate certifying organization.
• No experience required.

Baylor College of Medicine requires employees to be fully vaccinated -subject to approved exemptions-against vaccine-preventable diseases including, but not limited to, COVID-19 and influenza.

Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.

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.