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

Baylor College of Medicine; Houston (TX); Presencial; USD 110.000 - 150.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Division at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, TX seeks Inpatient Pediatric Hematology-Oncology Advanced Practice Providers (NP or PA) to work in the inpatient setting. Roles include rounds, order writing (incl.

chemotherapy), discharge planning, and coordinating care in a multidisciplinary team. Requires Master’s degree (NP or PA) with Texas licensure; PALS beneficial.

Formación

• Master's degree required for NP or PA role.
• PALS certifications noted in requirements.

Responsabilidades

• Provide advanced nursing care under physician supervision.
• Perform exams, order and interpret diagnostics, and write orders including chemotherapy.
• Coordinate care: admissions, discharge planning, and follow-up appointments.
• Communicate with physicians, patients, and families about patient care.

Conocimientos

Inpatient care

Pediatric Heme-Onc

APN/PA role

Educación

Master's in Nursing (NP)

Master's in PA Studies

Descripción del empleo

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

Division: Pediatrics

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 Stateof Texas Board of Nursing. Current Texas Licensure as an Advanced PracticeNurse (APRN), and acute care certification (CPNP-AC) required.
  • For Physician Assistant: Current license as a Physician Assistant by the State ofTexas 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.

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.