Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, Section of Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Baylor College of Medicine
Houston, TX
Job posting number: #7272242 (Ref:20297-en_US)
Posted: August 14, 2024
Job Description
Summary
The Division of Gastroenterology & Hepatology section is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join the clinical operations team of the Advanced Endoscopy Team. Clinical duties include supporting care for established patients that have seen a physician in the hospital or outpatient clinic setting. Advanced Endoscopy is a specialized procedural field where the NP or PA gets to know many of the patients closely and plays a key role in patient education and support. The NP or PA will become familiar over time with the various treatment options, including several new medications and procedures developed for endoscopy.
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: 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
- 1 to 2 years of clinical nursing experience in an Ambulatory Clinic/Practice setting, preferably 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.
Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.
Baylor College of Medicine fosters diversity among its students, trainees, faculty and staff as a prerequisite to accomplishing our institutional mission, and setting standards for excellence in training healthcare providers and biomedical scientists, promoting scientific innovation, and providing patient-centered care. - Diversity, respect, and inclusiveness create an environment that is conducive to academic excellence, and strengthens our institution by increasing talent, encouraging creativity, and ensuring a broader perspective. - Diversity helps position Baylor to reduce disparities in health and healthcare access and to better address the needs of the community we serve. - Baylor is committed to recruiting and retaining outstanding students, trainees, faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds by providing a welcoming, supportive learning environment for all members of the Baylor community.
