Summary This position offers a unique experience in our community pediatric intensive care units, for an individual who wishes to pursue a career in pediatric intensive care. The section of Critical Care Medicine in the Department of Pediatrics is a multidisciplinary team of attending critical care physicians, advanced practice providers (nurse practitioners/physician assistants), committed to the care of patients suffering from a life-threatening illness or injury. The primary clinical site is at Texas Children's Woodlands Campus, an extension of the largest pediatric hospital in the United States, and an affiliated hospital of Baylor College of Medicine. Currently, the critical care intensive care units in the community have capacity for 14 patients. The NP/Instructor will work alongside Faculty colleagues, advanced practice providers, and occasionally pediatric residents in the care of children with chronic and acute illness requiring intensive care in the PICU. The woodlands PICU opened in April 2017 and provides assisted ventilation or other advanced support, such as oscillatory ventilation, nitric oxide administration or cardiovascular pressor support. The community ICU also provides care for children who require long-term technology support, those with residual PICU morbidities requiring transition to home, and the management of children who require more intensive medical support. Role responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Day-to-day care of children with acute and chronic illness requiring critical care. Active role in education of trainees when present. Participation in on-call schedule for the pediatric intensive care unit. Liaison and collaboration with stakeholders and consult throughout the community hospital. Procedures as needed to diagnose and treat critically ill children Responding for the Rapid Response Team 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. 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 For Nurse Practitioner: Master's degree in Nursing. For Physician Assistant: Master's degree in Physician Assistant Studies. NOTE: Bachelor's degree in Physician Assistant Studies accepted based on terminal degree requirements at time of graduation. 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. For Physician Assistant: Current license as a Physician Assistant by the State of Texas Physician Assistant Board. Specialty certification as required by the department. Work Authorization Requirement: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout the duration of employment. Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.
Summary The Texas Nurse-Family Partnership pairs registered nurses with low-income, first-time mothers to improve prenatal care and provide one-on-one child development education and counseling. Women are enrolled early in the second trimester of their pregnancy, and a nurse begins visiting them. Visits, which usually occur in the family's home, continue throughout the pregnancy and until the child is two years old. The nurses provide support, education, and counseling on health, parenting, developmental issues and life skills. This position may require flexible hours which include evening hours. The ideal candidate will demonstrate exceptional communication, organization, and time management skills. They will be non-judgmental, emotionally regulated under stress, and possess a calm yet engaging presence that fosters connection. A strong sense of personal sensitivity and active listening are essential, along with a natural ability to incorporate motivational interviewing into everyday interactions. Empathy, compassion, and self-awareness are key traits, as are critical thinking and the ability to facilitate options with a therapeutic approach. The candidate should be mission-minded, maintain strong professional boundaries, and exhibit a solid work ethic. Finally, the ideal candidate must be committed to supporting clients throughout the duration of this long-term program and have access to a reliable, insured automobile. Job Duties Builds a therapeutic relationship with the clients they serve. Assesses, develops, implements and monitors a comprehensive plan of care including goal setting at each visit and completes all required health, demographic, nursing assessments, mental health, developmental, and mother-baby dyad behavioral assessments, activities, teaching, recommendations, and nurses notes in agency, state, and national data collection systems. Comprehensively assesses client's (as well as the child's) biophysical, psychosocial, and environmental needs. Collaboratively works with the client to identify problems/barriers/opportunities for intervention. Facilitates goal setting, resolution and revision of plans on an ongoing basis. Routinely assesses client's status and progress; if progress is static or regressive, determine the reason and proactively encourage appropriate adjustments in the care plan, providers and/or services to promote better outcomes. Communicates thoughtfully and effectively with clients related to appointments, home or alternate visits, cancellations, re-schedules using approved methods considering HIPAA considerations at all times. Participates in NFP team meetings, case conferences, program evaluations and data reviews to provide feedback, assess effectiveness, generate ideas, and develop plans to increase efficiencies and improve quality for both the NFP program and to clients/individuals enrolled in the program. Stays informed of current trends in Maternal/Child nursing to provide safe, quality nurse home visiting services iwhich ncludes maintaining required certifications, licenses, or skills check offs and actively participates in shared learning during team based meetings. Partners to provide community education, marketing and outreach for Nurse Family Partnership when needed for community awareness about the NFP program and to help generate referrals for sustainability and caseload management. Organizes and manages a comprehensive schedule to meet program visit requirements while simultaneously offering flexibility to the client's individual scheduling needs. Carries a caseload up to 30 clients. Travels throughout designated areas to multiple client homes within Harris County and Fort Bend County. Perform other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Associate's Degree or Bachelor's Degree in Nursing. Two years of relevant experience as a licensed Registered Nurse (RN). Current license as a Registered Nurse (RN) by the State of Texas Board of Nursing. Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification. Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Nursing. Valid Texas Driver's License and auto insurance. Bilingual (English/Spanish). Maternal child health background. Work Authorization Requirement: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout the duration of employment. Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.
Summary The section is seeking a competent and reliable Registered Nurse I to support our clinicians providing services to patients. This position will assist in the care of patients under the direction of our team of physicians. The RN I position is expected to demonstrate clinical competence when providing care, using technology, administering medications, performing procedures, managing emergencies, and acting as a patient and family advocate in order to monitor and maintain patient rights. The Registered Nurse is responsible for assisting in the delivery of health care and patient care management. Candidate must possess a proactive, team-oriented attitude. Position should be able to perform nursing and administrative duties using the principles of team-based and patient-centered care, chronic care management models, and quality improvement. It is the responsibility of this position to contribute to a patient centric and customer focused environment where the needs of the patients come first. The ideal candidate will be successful if they are organized, and self-motivated. Job Duties Conducts nurse visits, rooming and discharging patients, taking vital signs, administering vaccines and medications, and assisting with in-clinic procedures. Supervises medical assistant and LVN team. Handles day-to-day clinical operations and working alongside nurse supervisor for Department of Medicine (DOM) and practice manager. Performs procedures as determined by the clinical needs of the department, including but not limited to intramuscular and subcutaneous injections, performing nebulizer and inhaler treatments, performing EKG's, administering and reading PPD's, removing sutures, performing ear lavage, dressing wounds, and performing other procedures that are within the scope of professional nursing practice. Provides patient education related to topics such as patient self-care, taking medications appropriately, use of nebulizers and inhalers, diabetic education, wound care, and self-injections. Performs and oversees non-face to face activities, including answering patient phone calls, responding to patient messages, triaging patients, and scheduling patient visits. Provides advice regarding treatment of certain minor acute problems and referring questions to the PCP or APN/PA as needed. Provides on-going assistance to support staff, MA's and supervisors in areas such as proper and thorough message taking and emergency telephone protocols. Maintains awareness of clinic activity, supporting teamwork by offering assistance, and responding positively to requests for assistance. Collaborates with team members, including staff, providers and administrators of primary and other departments, to foster healthy relations. Provides and modifies care for complex patients using clinical judgement and evidence-based analytical approach. Coordinates care with the interprofessional team based on evaluation of the patient's condition and supported by accurate documentation. Monitors clinic workflow and delegating tasks to the clinic staff as needed to meet patient, clinic, and provider needs. Participates in departmental and college-wide quality improvement activities. Maintains Nursing License by the State of Texas Board of Nursing guidelines and Basic Life Support BLS certification as per the Baylor College of Medicine policy. Participates in patient follow-up activities, including relaying diagnostic test results, arranging for prescription refills, facilitating referrals, performing prior authorizations, and preparing information for prescription renewals at the request of the PCP/APC. Performs all other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Associate's Degree or Bachelor's Degree in Nursing. No experience required. Current license as a Registered Nurse (RN) by the State of Texas Board of Nursing. Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification. Work Authorization Requirement: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout the duration of employment. Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.
Summary The Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Division in the Department of Pediatrics at Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children's Hospital is recruiting Inpatient Pediatric Hematology-Oncology Advanced Practice Providers to work in the inpatient setting. Scope of practice: Covers inpatient hematology & oncology patients for either 8,10, or 12 hour shifts during the daytime. Inpatient teams included are Leukemia/Lymphoma/Histiocytosis, Solid Tumor/Neuro Oncology/Vascular, and Hematology consults. Works as part of a multidisciplinary team including an Attending Hematologist or Oncologist to provide care for current and new inpatients on the acute care floor. Participates in multidisciplinary rounds including medical, nursing, and pharmacy personnel to provide optimal patient care. Provides all patient care for assigned patients including but not limited to daily rounding/notes, calling consults, all order writing including chemotherapy, completing admission and discharge planning and paperwork. This includes coordination of care, consenting, and arranging follow up appointments/procedures. Ensures appropriate sign-out of patients under their care. 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. 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: For Nurse Practitioners: Master’s degree in nursing. Acute Care Certification (CPNP-AC) required. For Physician Assistants: Master's degree in Physician Assistant Studies. NOTE: Bachelor's degree in Physician Assistant Studies accepted based on terminal degree requirements at time of graduation. Experience Required: None required, though preferred. 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), and acute care certification (CPNP-AC) required. For Physician Assistant: Current license as a Physician Assistant by the State of Texas Physician Assistant Board. Specialty certification is required by department. Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.
Summary The Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Division in the Department of Pediatrics at Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children's Hospital is recruiting Inpatient Pediatric Hematology-Oncology Advanced Practice Providers to work in the inpatient setting. Scope of practice: Covers inpatient hematology & oncology patients for either 8,10, or 12 hour shifts during the daytime. Inpatient teams included are Leukemia/Lymphoma/Histiocytosis, Solid Tumor/Neuro Oncology/Vascular, and Hematology consults. Works as part of a multidisciplinary team including an Attending Hematologist or Oncologist to provide care for current and new inpatients on the acute care floor. Participates in multidisciplinary rounds including medical, nursing, and pharmacy personnel to provide optimal patient care. Provides all patient care for assigned patients including but not limited to daily rounding/notes, calling consults, all order writing including chemotherapy, completing admission and discharge planning and paperwork. This includes coordination of care, consenting, and arranging follow up appointments/procedures. Ensures appropriate sign-out of patients under their care. 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. 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: For Nurse Practitioners: Master’s degree in nursing. Acute Care Certification (CPNP-AC) required. For Physician Assistants: Master's degree in Physician Assistant Studies. NOTE: Bachelor's degree in Physician Assistant Studies accepted based on terminal degree requirements at time of graduation. Experience Required: None required, though preferred. 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), and acute care certification (CPNP-AC) required. For Physician Assistant: Current license as a Physician Assistant by the State of Texas Physician Assistant Board. Specialty certification is required by department. Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.
