Job Title: Pediatrics - Critical Care (Instructor - Nurse Practitioner or Instructor - Physician Assistant)
Division: Pediatrics
Work Arrangement:
Location: Houston, TX
Salary Range:
FLSA Status: Exempt
Work Schedule:
Summary
The Department of Pediatrics, Division of Critical Care Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine, is seeking a full-time Instructor Faculty for the position of Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant. This position offers a unique experience in a high-volume Pediatric Intensive Care Unit for an individual who wishes to pursue a career in Pediatric Critical Care.
Job Duties
Obtain detailed history and perform physical examinations.
Perform, order, and interpret diagnostic studies in accordance with relevant health concerns of the patient.
Prescribes appropriate pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments.
Maintain records by writing orders and progress notes in patient charts to document patient status, treatments, and procedures.
Day-to-day care of children with acute and chronic illness requiring critical care.
Active role in education of trainees.
Supervision of Fellows.
Included in day and night on-call schedule for the pediatric intensive care unit.
Liaison and collaboration with stakeholders in CICU, PICU, neonatology, cardiology, and cardiac surgery.
Participation in all CCM Section and educational activities including case presentations, quality reviews, didactic teaching, and core lecture series.
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:
Master's Degree in Nursing for Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (CPNP-AC).
Or
Master of Physician Assistant Studies Degree (MSPAS) or similar.
Certification/Licenses/Registration:
Current license as a Registered Nurse (RN) by the State of Texas Board of Nursing. Current Texas Licensure as a Pediatric Acute Care Advanced Practice Nurse (APRN-AC), and specialty certification as required by department.
Or
NCCPA certification.
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certification.
Experience Required: None required.
Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.