Pediatric General Surgery Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant - San Antonio, TX
Baylor College of Medicine
San Antonio, TX
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Basic Life Support (BLS), Community and Social Services, Disease, Durable Medical Equipment, Health Science, Healthcare, Hospital, Identify Issues, Medical Conditions, Medicine, Nurse Practitioner, Outpatient Care, Patient Assessment, Patient Care, Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Pediatric Nursing, Pediatrics, Physician Assistant, Staff Policies, Wound Care
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San Antonio, TX
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7 days ago
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Job Title: Pediatric General Surgery Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant - San Antonio, TX
Division: Pediatrics
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Location: San Antonio, TX
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FLSA Status: Exempt
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Summary
CHRISTUS Children's, a world-class 240-bed freestanding children's hospital in San Antonio, serves as a focal point for pediatric services throughout the community. In 2013, CHRISTUS Health finalized an agreement partnering with Baylor College of Medicine (BCM) to recruit, employ, and oversee physicians and advanced practice providers at CHRISTUS Children's.
Baylor College of Medicine (www.bcm.edu) is recognized as one of the nation's premier academic health science centers and is known for excellence in education, research, healthcare, and community service. BCM is currently associated with multiple educational, healthcare, and research affiliates.
Baylor College of Medicine Division of Pediatric General Surgery has an opening for a full-time NP or PA position at CHRISTUS Children's. Working in a high volume and patient-oriented clinic, this position will be responsible for the management of patients with pediatric acute and general surgical conditions under the direct supervision of pediatric BCM general surgeons. This position comes with a faculty appointment, a competitive salary, and a full benefits package. The candidates' credentials and experience will determine the rank of the academic appointment.
Job Purpose
Provides advanced patient care to patients in a clinical setting in an area of specialization under the direction of a physician.
Job Duties
Responsibilities include assess, diagnose, monitor, promote health and protection from disease, and manage illnesses and injuries of stable complex acute and chronically-ill pediatric patients.
Assess, stabilize, and determine disposition of patients with emergent conditions consistent with medical staff policy regarding emergency and consultative call services.
Essential job functions and duties include, but are not limited to:
Evaluation of new and returning patients in the ED, inpatient wards and outpatient clinics, including history and physical exams, diagnosis and recommendations for treatment
Post-operative care including wound care, dressing changes, and DME prescriptions
Call coverage
Minimum Qualifications
Master's degree in Nursing Studies or Physician Assistant Studies
APRN recognition by the Texas Board of Nursing or Advanced Physician Assistant certification
Proficient in the use of surgical instruments and equipment required by work
Current certifications in Basic Life Support and Pediatric Advanced Life Support
Demonstrated current competence and provision of care, treatment, or services to at least 250 pediatric patient encounters in the past 12 months or completion of training in the past 12 months
Work Authorization Requirement:
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout the duration of employment.
Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.