Summary The Department of Anesthesiology is recruiting for a faculty Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) at Texas Children's Hospital to administer anesthesia to pediatric patients. CRNAs assist in perioperative patient management, including the performance of preoperative anesthetic evaluation, intraoperative anesthesia, postoperative anesthesia care, and respond to emergency/code situations when warranted. This is an exciting opportunity to help contribute to the clinical and academic excellence at Texas Children's Hospital. U.S. News & World Report has ranked Texas Children's Hospital on the prestigious Best Children's Hospitals Honor Roll for 2025-2026, also naming it No. 1 in Texas for the 17th consecutive year. No experience required; new graduates are strongly encouraged to apply! We have a dedicated onboarding program and orientation for new graduates and those new to full time pediatric practice. BCM Offers: A highly competitive pay scale A faculty appointment Flexible scheduling opportunities: multiple work locations may be possible Work/Life Balance: 22 days of vacation, 11 paid holidays and education time CME dollars Great benefits package including - Health, Dental; Retirement Savings Programs (8% contribution to 401a), and more Job Duties To learn more about our benefits, please visit bcm.edu/careers/benefits Administers all forms of anesthesia including inhaled, intravenous, neuraxial, and regional, for surgical or medical procedures. Assesses and evaluates patients prior to the administration of anesthesia in order to formulate anesthetic plan. Inserts and uses invasive and noninvasive monitors, as indicated. Responds to emergency/code situations in order to provide airway management. Documents anesthetic information and patient condition. May supervise or provide direction to student registered nurse anesthetists. Performs 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 Certification as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) from the National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists and Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN). 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 section of Gastroenterology & Hepatology section is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to join the clinical operations team of the Gastroenterology Team in The Woodlands location . Clinical duties include, but are not limited to, supporting care and management of primarily established patients that have seen a general GI physician in the hospital or outpatient clinic setting. The NP will become familiar over time with nuances of care for this particular patient population, including the various treatment options and procedures that are performed in the evaluation and management of these patients. Job Duties Job duties include, but are not limited to: Obtain detailed history and perform physical examinations; work closely with GI physicians on treatment plan, follow-up, medication management. Prescribe appropriate pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments to follow outlined treatment plan. Maintain records and write orders and progress notes in patient charts as to status, treatments, and procedures. Perform medical record review, follow developed protocols, determine appropriate patient scheduling, assist with monitoring diagnostic results and patient care progress/processes as requested by the provider, and participate in quality reviews. Assess learning needs and educate patients and family as appropriate concerning disease management. Ensure that referrals to other specialists, radiological, endoscopic and laboratory testing are coordinated with patients and referring physicians. Reviewing test results and patient messages/calls, consulting closely with GI physicians as needed. 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 Preferred Qualifications Experience: 1-2 years of clinical nursing or PA experience in an Ambulatory Clinic/Practice setting, preferrably in Gastroenterology Experience providing in-person triage and direct patient care for acute and chronic conditions as appropriate for an ambulatory outpatient Ability to work well independently and collaboratively in the healthcare setting
Summary The David J. Sugarbaker Division of Thoracic Surgery in the Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery is seeking a qualified candidate for an Advanced Practice Provider to provide high quality surgical care under the direction of a physician at McNair (7200 Cambridge Street) and Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center in the TMC. Candidate will be expected to provide clinical excellence and scholarly enthusiasm. The provider will have direct patient care responsibilities. The selected candidate will be appointed as a faculty Instructor and be eligible for full faculty benefits. Job Duties Primary responsibilities include inpatient and outpatient (hybrid) care of adult thoracic surgery patients and require to: Obtain detailed history and perform physical examinations. See consults independently and/or with residents/fellows in various settings - floor, ICU, ED, etc. Formulate assessments and plans and evaluate the patient response to care Order and interpret appropriate diagnostic procedures, including, but not limited to x-rays, electrocardiograms, laboratory tests, and MR and CT imaging Ensure timely and accurate documentation in the EPIC electronic medical record system Prescribe appropriate pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments (while inpatient and upon discharge) Educate patients on prescribed therapeutic regimens, home care and health maintenance Remove chest tubes and JP drains as indicated, provide wound care to chest tube sites and surgical wounds Perform bedside simple wound debridement, suture closure, and bedside intrapleural therapeutic procedures Provide wound care and education on cervical esophagostomies, negative pressure wound therapies (wound vac), feeding tubes, indwelling pleural catheters, and tracheostomies to patients and staff Provide follow-up and health maintenance care to patients Communicate with physicians, patients, and the family members of patients concerning patient care Provide guidance and work direction to support staff, including, but not limited to nurses, social workers, medical assistants, and clinic coordinators Optimize discharge planning for all patients including participation in daily multidisciplinary rounds for floor and ICU patients, as well as timely and clear discharge communication to outpatient team Communicate with physicians, patients, and the family members of patients concerning patient care Provide orientation, direction and support to PA/NP students, medical students, and/or residents assigned to the service Promote a positive work environment with a team-based approach through supportive and respectful interactions with peers, staff, learners, and faculty Other 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 Required Qualifications Master's degree from an accredited Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner Program Board certification by appropriate certifying organization Licensed as a Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner in the State of Texas DEA certification Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification Preferred Qualifications Surgical experience preferred
Summary The David J. Sugarbaker Division of Thoracic Surgery in the Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery is seeking a qualified Advanced Practice Provider to provide high quality surgical care under the direction of a group of physicians at Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center. Candidate will be expected to provide clinical excellence and scholarly enthusiasm. The provider will have direct patient care responsibilities. The selected candidate will be appointed as a faculty Instructor and be eligible for full faculty benefits. Job Duties Primary responsibilities include inpatient care of thoracic surgery patients in coordination with attending physician and resident physician teams. This will include thorough pre-round chart review, engagement in collaborative rounds with attending physicians as well as independent rounding, documentation of clinical decision-making and treatment plans, coordination and execution of the day’s care plan, including wound management and other procedural interventions as needed, and frequent follow up on pt progress and testing to ensure patients are progressing through their plan of care. Obtain detailed history and perform physical examinations. See consults independently and/or with residents/fellows in various settings – floor, ICU, ED, etc. Formulate assessments and plans and evaluate the patient response to care Order and interpret appropriate diagnostic procedures, including, but not limited to x-rays, electrocardiograms, laboratory tests, and MR and CT imaging Ensure timely and accurate documentation in the EPIC electronic medical record system Prescribe appropriate pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments (while inpatient and upon discharge) Educate patients on prescribed therapeutic regimens, home care and health maintenance Remove chest tubes and JP drains as indicated, provide wound care to chest tube sites and surgical wounds Perform bedside simple wound debridement, suture closure, and bedside intrapleural therapeutic procedures Provide wound care and education on cervical esophagostomies, negative pressure wound therapies (wound vac), feeding tubes, indwelling pleural catheters, and tracheostomies to patients and staff Provide guidance and work direction to support staff, including, but not limited to nurses, social workers, and clinic coordinators Optimize discharge planning for all patients including participation in daily multidisciplinary rounds for floor and ICU patients, as well as timely and clear discharge communication to outpatient team Communicate with physicians, patients, and the family members of patients concerning patient care Provide orientation, direction and support to PA/NP students, medical students, and/or residents assigned to the service Promote a positive work environment with a team-based approach through supportive and respectful interactions with peers, staff, learners, and faculty Other 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 Required Qualifications Master's degree from an accredited Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner Program Board certification by appropriate certifying organization Licensed as a Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner in the State of Texas DEA certification Preferred Qualifications Surgical experience preferred 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 To practice in an advanced role to provide developmentally and age-appropriate Palliative Care services to patients and families both inpatient and in the ambulatory setting at Texas Children's. The nurse practitioner (NP) will work under a delineation of clinical privileges and work collaboratively with other members of the interdisciplinary health care team. Practicing under established guidelines and clinical protocols, the NP assumes independent and interdependent responsibilities in the assessment, diagnosis and initiation of treatment and procedures to meet patient and family needs. As an advanced practice nurse, the NP is responsible for education, research, consultation and evaluation of clinical practice at various levels. Provides age-appropriate care for one or more of the following age groups routinely: Neonate, Infant, Child, Adolescent, Adult. Collects and evaluates health assessment data to provide appropriate palliative interventions. Consistently demonstrates effective communication skills and works to eliminate communication barriers. Participate in departmental quality, education and safety initiatives on an ongoing basis. Consistently seeks and applies new knowledge relevant to nursing to clinical practice. Demonstrates current professional, managerial, and/or technical knowledge and skills. Demonstrates NP role behaviors consistent with the development of advanced nursing practice. 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 Master of Science in Nursing Advanced Practitioner Registered Nurse license from the Texas Board of Nursing. License may be Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP), Acute Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (ACPNP), or Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP). Specialty certification recognized by the Texas Board of Nursing. Specialty certification must match licensing specialty area. (For example, a Nurse Practitioner with an ACUTE CARE PEDIATRIC NURSE PRACTITIONER (ACPNP) license from the Texas Board of Nursing must also have an ACPNP certification.) A minimum of three (1) years of RN experience providing care in a hospital, outpatient or hospice setting to chronic, complex patients or patients nearing end-of-life. Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification Preferred Qualifications Pediatric or Family Nurse Practitioner with 3-5 years of experience as a nurse practitioner. Strongly prefer palliative care experience with the ability and comfort of inpatient/outpatient patient care. 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.
