Pediatrics - Adolescent & Sports Medicine - Nurse Practitioner Job at Baylor College of Medicine, The Woodlands, TX

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  • Baylor College of Medicine
  • The Woodlands, TX

Job Description

Summary

The Department of Pediatrics, Division of Adolescent Medicine and Sports Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine/Texas Children's Hospital (TCH) is seeking a nurse practitioner to join our Division in The Woodlands as a full-time Instructor. The position offers a competitive salary, benefits and malpractice insurance.

Job Purpose

Provides and coordinates advanced care to patients in a clinical setting in an area of specialization under the direction of a physician.

Job Duties

  • The scope of care will be weight management (i.e., obesity and eating disorders) with the opportunity to expand scope in the future
  • This position will provide advanced nursing care in a clinical setting under the direction of a physician
  • NP sees new and established patients independently with physician backup as appropriate
  • 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 clinic notes in patient charts as to status, treatments, and procedures.
  • Monitors and ensures accuracy of recording on patient medical records.
  • 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.
  • Screens referrals of patients to decide on the urgency of the referral.
  • Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

  • For Nurse Practitioner: Master's degree in in Nursing.

 

Certification/Licenses/Registration:

  • For Nurse Practitioner: 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), and specialty certification as required by department.

Job Tags

Full time,

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