Baylor Population Program (Instructor – Nurse Practitioner)

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