Pediatric Emergency Medicine Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant - San Antonio, TX

Baylor College of Medicine; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Baylor College of Medicine, in partnership with CHRISTUS Children’s in San Antonio, seeks an Advanced Practice Provider to join the Division of Emergency Medicine. This is a faculty appointment with a competitive salary and full benefits.

The role covers medical history and examinations, ordering labs and imaging, performing procedures, patient and family education, and documenting care. Primary duties include collaboration with attending physicians and attending rounds and policy development.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Nursing or Master’s in PA Studies required.
• Current RN license in Texas; Texas APRN-NP or PA license.
• BLS certification.
• PNCB certification.
• DEA registration.
• Strong physical assessment and diagnostic skills; experience in patient and family education and coordination of care.

Responsibilities

• Performs initial and periodic medical history and physical examinations.
• Orders and interprets laboratory and radiographic studies under the attending physician.
• Performs procedures such as wound care, incisions, and ultrasound as indicated.
• Documents all patient encounters in the medical record; maintains patient advocacy.
• Counsels patients and families on physical and mental health issues.
• Attends meetings and contributes to policy development and group objectives.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Patient education

Coordination of care

Critical thinking

Education

Master's degree in Nursing

Master's degree in Physician Assistant Studies

Job description

Summary

Serving as a focal point for pediatric services throughout the community, CHRISTUS Children's in San Antonio is a world-class children's hospital - both inside and out. In February 2013, CHRISTUS Children's finalized an agreement with Baylor College of Medicine, ranked as the #6 medical school by U.S. News & World Report in 2020-21. Baylor College of Medicine recruits, employs, and oversees physicians at the children's hospital. Baylor College of Medicine (www.bcm.edu) is recognized as one of the nation's premier academic health science centers and is known for excellence in education, research, healthcare, and community service. BCM is currently associated with multiple educational, healthcare, and research affiliates. 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.

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