Title:  CHofSA Pediatrics - Emergency Medicine (Instructor - Nurse Practitioner)

Summary

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner - Pediatric Emergency Medicine

The Section of Emergency Medicine in the Department of Pediatrics at Baylor College of Medicine has an opening for a full-time Advance Practice Provider position at The Children's Hospital of San Antonio. This position comes with a faculty appointment within the Department of Pediatrics, a competitive salary, and a full benefits package.  The candidates' credentials and experience will determine the rank of the academic appointment. Responsibilities include working under the direction of a physician in the applicable area of specialization, provides health care services within scope of practice:

Job Duties

•    Performs initial and periodic medical history, physical examinations and mental status exams.
•    Records findings of exam to be reviewed and co-signed by attending physician.
•    Orders and interprets laboratory and radiographic studies under attending physician.
•    Obtains appropriate body fluid samples for culture & sensitivity specimen(s) when indicated.
•    Write order(s) to alter medication(s) subject to view by attending physician.
•    Performs a wide range of surgical and/or medical procedures such as wound care/laceration repair, incision and drainage of abscesses, lumbar puncture, bedside use of ultrasound and others.
•    Provides counseling to patient(s) and relative(s) on various physical and mental problems.
•    Documents all patient encounters, records observations, interventions, and actions in a medically appropriate manner on the patient's medical record.
•    Demonstrates appropriate critical thinking, interpersonal skills and the ability to prioritize task completion.
•    Acts as a patient advocate.
•    Attends, participates and contributes to group/practice meetings and development of policies and procedures when requested

Minimum Qualifications:

•    Verification of current RN license and APRN recognition issued by the Texas Board of Nursing;
•    Verification of current certification with the Pediatric Nursing Certification Board (PNCB);
•    Current controlled substances certificate from the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA);
•    Background working with children with chronic illness, and knowledge of long term medications and drug interactions;
•    Strong physical assessment and diagnostic skills as well as experience in patient and family education and coordination of care; and
•    Current Certifications in Basic Life Support and Pediatric Advanced Life Support.