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. A qualified candidate will be expected to provide clinical excellence and scholarly enthusiasm. The provider will have direct patient care responsibilities and cover PRN shifts.

Job Duties

• Primary responsibilities include management of patients in the surgical ICU 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. 
• Obtain detailed history and performs 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 

Minimum Qualifications

• Education Required: Master’s degree from an accredited Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner Program
• 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

Other

Baylor College of Medicine requires employees to be fully vaccinated -subject to approved exemptions-against vaccine-preventable diseases including, but not limited to, COVID-19 and influenza.