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Location

Texas | United States

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Job description

Summary

The Section of Gastroenterology and Hepatology in the Department of Medicine is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider Instructor - Nurse Practitioner. The Instructor - Nurse Practitioner will provide advanced nursing care to patients in a clinical setting in an area of specialization under the direction of a physician at Harris Health System's Quentin Mease facility.

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

Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.

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