ChoSA – Pediatric General Surgery Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant – San Antonio, TX

Summary

Baylor College of Medicine at Christus Children’s is seeking a Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to join the section of Pediatric General Surgery. The NP/PA works under a delineation of clinical privileges and works collaboratively with other members of the health care team, including the attending physicians, resident physicians, and fellow physicians to provide comprehensive patient care in accordance with the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners. Practicing under established guidelines and clinical protocols, the NP/PA assumes independent and interdependent responsibilities in the assessment, diagnosis and initiation of treatment and procedures. Job duties are performed in a manner that is appropriate for the ages of patients served. The NP/PA is responsible for education, research, consultation, and evaluation of clinical practice at various levels.

About The Children’s Hospital of San Antonio:

Serving as a focal point for pediatric services throughout the community, CHofSA is a world-class children’s hospital – both inside and out. In February 2013, The Children’s Hospital finalized an agreement with Baylor College of Medicine, highly ranked medical school by the U.S. News & World Report. Baylor College of Medicine recruits, employs and oversees physicians and advance practice practitioners at the Children’s Hospital.

About San Antonio:

The Alamo City is one of Texas’ most historic and charming metropolitan areas, blending Old West history, Spanish heritage, and all the energy of a big city yet with the warm, welcoming feel of a small town. Residents are drawn to San Antonio by its housing prices, which are comparatively lower than the other large U.S. cities, along with the area’s sunny weather and mild winters, rich diversity, excellent public and private schools, abundance of green space, professional sports, top-notch restaurants, two major amusement parks, shopping, nightlife and entertainment, and a strong regional economy, plus easy access to a major airport.

Job Duties

• Daily utilizes advanced practice knowledge and skills to systematically collect and evaluate health assessment data, and to manage a caseload of patients.
• Administers or provides medications as delegated by authorizing physician.
• Orders and interprets diagnostic tests.
• Consistently demonstrates effective communication skills and works to eliminate communication barriers.
• Provides patient care follow-up.
• Consistently serves as an educational resource for the patient and family, community, and other health care professionals.
• Consistently applies new knowledge relevant to population specific clinical practice.
• Demonstrates current professional, managerial, and/or technical knowledge and skills.
• Participates in departmental Quality Improvement program annually.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education Required: Master’s degree in in Nursing or Physician Assistant Studies.
• 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. OR Current license as a Physician Assistant from the Texas Medical Board.
• Current controlled substances certificate from the Drug Enforcement Administration; eligible for same
• Background working with children with chronic illness, and knowledge of long-term medications and drug interactions optional.
• Broad knowledge of medical terminology and pathology, a broad knowledge of adult learning principles and how to apply these principles to teaching.
• Strong physical assessment and diagnostic skills as well as experience in patient and family education and coordination of care.