Baylor College of Medicine is hiring an Instructor Nurse Practitioner to join the clinical operations team within the Division of Gastroenterology & Hepatology at the Ben Taub location. In this role, you will support care for established patients who have been seen by a physician in either a hospital or outpatient clinic setting.
What You'll Do
- Obtain detailed patient histories and perform physical examinations, working closely with Ben Taub physicians on treatment plans, follow-up, and medication management.
- Prescribe appropriate pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments to follow outlined care plans.
- Maintain records, write orders, and document progress notes in patient charts regarding status, treatments, and procedures.
- Perform medical record reviews, follow developed protocols, determine appropriate patient scheduling, and assist with monitoring diagnostic results and patient care progress.
- Assess patient and family learning needs and educate them as appropriate concerning disease management.
- Coordinate referrals to other specialists, radiological, endoscopic, and laboratory testing with patients and referring physicians.
- Support clinical research and trials in close collaboration with Ben Taub physicians.
What We're Looking For
- Master’s degree in Nursing.
- 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 the department.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.
Nice to Have
- Ability to work well independently and collaboratively in the healthcare setting.
Team & Environment
You will join the Division of Gastroenterology & Hepatology’s clinical operations team at the Ben Taub Location, reporting to Dr. Robert Jay Sealock.
Work Mode
This position requires onsite work at the Ben Taub Location.
Baylor College of Medicine is an equal opportunity employer.
