Baylor Population Program (Instructor – Nurse Practitioner)
Baylor College of Medicine
Title:
Baylor Population Program (Instructor – Nurse Practitioner)
Division:
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Work Location:
Houston, TX
Requisition ID:
13399
Summary
Provides direct patient care in one of eight Baylor Teen Health Clinic locations. Provides advanced nursing care to patients in a clinical setting in an area of specialization under the direction of a physician. The Teen Health Clinics provide pregnancy testing, family planning, sexually transmitted diseases (STD) treatment and HIV/AIDS education and screening, primary healthcare, and case management/mental health therapy for adolescents and their partners in Harris County.
Job Purpose
Provides advanced nursing care to patients in a clinical setting in an area of specialization under the direction of a physician.
Job Duties
- 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.
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
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