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Baylor College of Medicine

Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner - Surgical Critical Care Day Shift

Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246

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Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner - Surgical Critical Care Day Shift

Summary The Trauma and Acute Care Surgery Division in the Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery is seeking a qualified Advanced Practice Provider to provide high quality critical care services under the direction of a physician at Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center. The candidate will be expected to provide clinical excellence and scholarly enthusiasm. The provider will have direct patient care responsibilities. The selected candidate will be appointed as a faculty Instructor and be eligible for full faculty benefits.

Primary responsibilities include managing patients in the surgical or thoracic surgical ICU at Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center from 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. This will include a variety of general surgery, transplant, vascular, cardiothoracic, and general thoracic patients.

Job Duties

Obtain detailed history and perform physical examinations

Formulate assessments and plans, and evaluate the patient response to care

Order and interpret appropriate diagnostic procedures, including, but not limited to x-rays, electrocardiograms, laboratory tests, and MR and CT imaging

Place central lines and midlines

Prescribe appropriate pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments

Ensure timely and accurate documentation in the EPIC electronic medical record system

Provide guidance and work direction to support staff, including, but not limited to nurses, medical assistants, and unit managers

Communicate with physicians, patients, and the family members of patients concerning patient care

Give direction and support to PA/NP students, medical students, and/or residents assigned to the service

Promote a positive work environment with a team‑based approach through supportive and respectful interactions with peers, staff, learners, and faculty

Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Education Required: Master’s degree in Nursing or 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, or as a Physician Assistant (PA) by the Texas Medical Board.

Current Texas Licensure as an Advanced Practice Nurse (APRN‑NP)

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

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

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