PICU Clinical Instructor (NP/PA) – Pediatric Critical Care

Baylor College of Medicine; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Baylor College of Medicine seeks a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant for a satellite pediatric intensive care unit. Working with faculty and advanced practice providers, you will care for critically ill children at the West Campus site, alongside residents and other staff.

The role emphasizes advanced nursing/PA duties in PICU settings, with a focus on assessment, treatment, and coordination of care for complex pediatric patients.

Qualifications

• Must hold NP or PA master's degree.
• Current Texas nursing or PA licensure required (RN/APRN-NP or PA).
• Experience: none required.

Responsibilities

• Obtain detailed history and perform physical examinations.
• Perform, order, and interpret diagnostic procedures as needed.
• Prescribe appropriate pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments.
• Maintain records and write orders and progress notes in patient charts.
• Collaborate with physicians and care team to identify appropriate patients.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient care planning

Ventilator management

Education

Master's degree in Nursing

Master's degree in Physician Assistant Studies

Job description

Baylor College of Medicine seeks a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant for a satellite pediatric intensive care unit. Working with faculty and advanced practice providers, you will care for critically ill children at the West Campus site, alongside residents and other staff.

The role emphasizes advanced nursing/PA duties in PICU settings, with a focus on assessment, treatment, and coordination of care for complex pediatric patients.