Summary
The Section of Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine in the Department of Medicine is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider Instructor - Nurse Practitioner.
The Instructor - Nurse Practitioner will provide advanced nursing care to patients in a clinical setting in an area of specialization under the direction of a physician at CHI St.
Luke's Sugar Land Intensive Care Unit.
Job Purpose
Provides advanced nursing 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.
- 6. 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 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), and specialty certification as required by department. Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.
- The Instructor must possess a willingness to cooperate and work towards solutions that benefit all parties involved, works well individually and with others;
- demonstrates knowledge of internal and external patient needs, addresses complaints, makes and meets realistic commitments, and effectively communicates needs;
- maintains all channels of communication via efficient verbal and written methods; provides concise, completes, and professional information to others;
- responds to change with a positive attitude and willingness to learn as well as takes responsibility and accountability for actions;
- willingness to assist others; possess critical thinking and problem solving skills; escalates issues to management; supports team members;
meets deadlines; acts upon directives; and takes initiative to resolve issues to produce a quality outcome.
Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action / Equal Access Employer.