Instructor- Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (Outpatient Pediatric Neuro Oncology)

The Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Division in the Department of Pediatrics at Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children's Hospital is recruiting Outpatient Pediatric Hematology-Oncology Advanced Practice Providers to work in the clinic setting, specifically on the Pediatric Neuro Oncology team.

Scope of practice:

• Cares for outpatient pediatric neuro oncology patients.
• Works as part of team including Attending Oncology physician and potentially with a Hematology-Oncology fellow to provide care for current and new outpatients.
• Provides all patient care for patients including but not limited to conducting the outpatient visit, physical exam, medical counseling, and documentation.
• Works with outpatient attendings to manage care of outpatient pediatric neuro oncology patients of all ages.

Provides advanced nursing care to patients in a clinical setting in an area of specialization under the direction of a physician.

• 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.

• For Nurse Practitioners: Master’s degree in in Nursing.  Acute Care Certification (CPNP-AC) preferred though CPNP-PC or FNP may be considered. 
• For Physician Assistants: Master's degree in Physician Assistant Studies. NOTE: Bachelor's degree in Physician Assistant Studies accepted based on terminal degree requirements at time of graduation.

Experience Required: None required, though preferred.

Certification/Licenses/Registration:

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• For Nurse Practitioner: Current license as a Registered Nurse (RN) by the State of Texas Board of Nursing. Current Texas Licensure as an Advanced Practice Nurse (APRN), and acute care certification (CPNP-AC) preferred.
• For Physician Assistant: Current license as a Physician Assistant by the State of Texas Physician Assistant Board. Specialty certification as required by department. Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications.

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

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