Instructor - PICU Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

at  Baylor College of Medicine

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• For Nurse Practitioners: master’s degree in 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.

JOB PURPOSE

Provides advanced patient 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.