Summary

The Trauma and Acute Care Surgery Division in the Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery is seeking a qualified Advanced Practice Provider to provide high quality critical care services under the direction of a physician at Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center. The 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.

Primary responsibilities include managing patients in the surgical or thoracic surgical ICU at Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center from 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. This will include a variety of general surgery, transplant, vascular, cardiothoracic, and general thoracic patients.

Job Duties

• Obtain detailed history and perform physical examinations
• 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
• Place central lines and midlines
• Prescribe appropriate pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments
• Ensure timely and accurate documentation in the EPIC electronic medical record system
• Provide guidance and work direction to support staff, including, but not limited to nurses, medical assistants, and unit managers
• Communicate with physicians, patients, and the family members of patients concerning patient care
• Give 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
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Minimum Qualifications

• Education Required: Master’s degree in in Nursing or Physician Assistant Studies.
• Experience Required: None required.
• Certification/Licenses/Registration: Current license as a Registered Nurse (RN) by the State of Texas Board of Nursing, or as a Physician Assistant (PA) by the Texas Medical Board.
• Current Texas Licensure as an Advanced Practice Nurse (APRN-NP)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification