Pediatric Critical Care Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant - San Antonio, TX
Baylor College of Medicine
- San Antonio, TX
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Obtain detailed history and perform physical examinations.
- Perform, order, and interpret diagnostic procedures in accordance with relevant health concerns of the patient.
- Prescribes appropriate pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments.
- Maintain records and write orders and progress notes in patient charts as to status, treatments, and procedures.
- Monitors and ensures accuracy of recording on patient medical records.
- Provide follow-up health maintenance care to patients in accordance with protocols established with the supervising physician.
- Communicate with physicians, patients, and the family members of patients concerning patient care.
- Collaborates with providers, and practice staff in identifying appropriate patients for care management.
- Perform other job related duties as assigned.
- Education Required: Master's degree in in Nursing.
- 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).
- Education Required: Master's degree in in Physician Assistant Studies.
- Current PA licensure with the Texas Medical Board.
- Current certification with the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.
- Background working with children with chronic illness, and knowledge of long-term medications and drug interactions.
- Strong physical assessment and diagnostic skills as well as experience in patient and family education and coordination of care
- Current Certifications in Basic Life Support and Pediatric Advanced Life Support.