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Baylor College of Medicine

Nurse Practitioner, Baylor St. Luke's - Sugar Land

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

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Summary

The Section of Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine in the Department of Medicine at St. Luke's Sugar Land is seeking a qualified Nurse Practitioner to provide medical care to patients with complex acute, critical, and chronic health conditions in a hospital setting under the direction of a physician. The candidate will be required to provide clinical excellence, scholarly enthusiasm, and a track record of excellent clinical performance. Job Duties

Obtain detailed history and perform physical examinations. Perform, order, and interpret diagnostic procedures in accordance with relevant health concerns of the patient. Prescribe appropriate pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments. Maintain records and write orders and progress notes in patient charts as to status, treatments, and procedures. Monitor and ensure 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. Collaborate with providers and practice staff in identifying appropriate patients for care management. Perform other job related duties as assigned. Qualifications

Education Required: Master’s degree in Nursing. 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), Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGAC-NP). Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification. EEO Statement

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

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