Job Description
Summary
The Texas Heart Institute at Baylor College of Medicine is seeking an experienced surgical advanced practice provider. This position provides advanced care to patients in clinical (outpatient) and hospital (inpatient) settings in an area of specialization under the direction of the physicians of the cardiovascular surgery program.
Job Duties
- Obtain detailed history and perform physical examinations.
- Perform, order, and interpret diagnostic procedures in accordance with relevant health concerns of the patient.
- Prescribe appropriate pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments.
- Maintain records and write orders and progress notes in patient charts as to status, treatments, and procedures.
- Monitor and ensure accuracy of recording on patient medical records.
- Perform duties as a first assistant or assistant surgeon, as needed.
- Communicate with physicians, patients, and the family members of patients concerning patient care.
- Collaborate 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: Clinical experienced in specialized care of an adult population.
- 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
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.
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