Pediatrics - Critical Care (Instructor - Nurse Practitioner or Instructor - Physician Assistant)

Summary

The Department of Pediatrics, Division of Critical Care Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine, is seeking a full-time Instructor Faculty for the position of Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant. This position offers a unique experience in a high-volume Pediatric Intensive Care Unit for an individual who wishes to pursue a career in Pediatric Critical Care.

Job Duties

• Obtain detailed history and perform physical examinations.
• Perform, order, and interpret diagnostic studies in accordance with relevant health concerns of the patient.
• Prescribes appropriate pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments.
• Maintain records by writing orders and progress notes in patient charts to document patient status, treatments, and procedures.
• Day-to-day care of children with acute and chronic illness requiring critical care.
• Active role in education of trainees.
• Supervision of Fellows.
• Included in day and night on-call schedule for the pediatric intensive care unit.
• Liaison and collaboration with stakeholders in CICU, PICU, neonatology, cardiology, and cardiac surgery.
• Participation in all CCM Section and educational activities including case presentations, quality reviews, didactic teaching, and core lecture series.
• 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.

Minimum Qualifications

Education Required:

• Master's Degree in Nursing for Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (CPNP-AC).

Or

• Master of Physician Assistant Studies Degree (MSPAS) or similar.

Certification/Licenses/Registration:

• Current license as a Registered Nurse (RN) by the State of Texas Board of Nursing. Current Texas Licensure as a Pediatric Acute Care Advanced Practice Nurse (APRN-AC), and specialty certification as required by department.

Or

• NCCPA certification.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certification.

Experience Required: None required.