Baylor College of Medicine and Department Summary: 

The Section of General Internal Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine is dedicated to excellence in patient care, education, scholarly activities, and community engagement. As general internists, we apply scientific knowledge, clinical expertise and compassion to prevention, screening, diagnosis, and treatment of adult patients with a broad spectrum of medical conditions. We care for diverse patients in primary care outpatient settings as well as hospitalized patients. Our collaborative interdisciplinary teams practice at Baylor Medicine Clinic, Baylor St. Luke's CHI Hospitals (Medical Center, Sugarland, Vintage, Woodlands), Harris Health System (Ben Taub Hospital and Smith Clinic) and Michael E. DeBakey Veterans Affairs Medical Center. 

Summary

The Section of General Internal Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to provide services at CHI St. Luke's The Woodlands Hospital. The ideal candidates are patient-centered and committed to excellence in providing quality care.

Job Duties

•             Effectively identifies, evaluates, and addresses acute and chronic problems as well as disease prevention and health promotion issues of the patients while administering quality patient care.

•             Works in an independent and interdependent relationship with the physician, which allows for consultation, collaboration, or referral.

•             Responsible for initial consultation and/or follow up diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic healthcare issues of clinic patients.

•             Responsible for communicating test results and recommendations to patients and/or their caregivers.

•             Responsive to the questions and concerns of patients and their family members.

•             Educates patients and/or families about preventative care, medical issues, and use of prescribed medical treatments and or medications.

•             Maintains accurate and confidential medical records. Documents all medical evaluations, diagnoses, procedures, treatment, outcomes, education, referrals, and consultations consistent with state regulatory standards.

•             Facilitates evaluation of records by physicians and peers and receives and implements constructive directives.

•             Prepares cardiac clearance letters to referring physicians, for transplant and pre-operative clearance.

•             Prescribes medications in accordance with prescriptive authority granted by the Texas Medical Board/Board of Nurse Examiners.

•             Maintains professional certification as dictated by the Texas Medical Board/Board of Nurse Examiners.

•             Follows latest ACC and AHA guidelines as protocol and standard of care which shall be defined to promote the exercise of professional judgment by the NP/PA commensurate with his/her education and experience.

•             Review billing cases log

•             Demonstrates a positive attitude in the workplace and is a leader in this regard.

•             Provides follow up patient care within a private practice setting.

•             Performs 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