Full Job Description
Summary
To practice in an advanced role in a clinic setting to provide Anesthesiology Pre-Anesthesia Care services to patients. The nurse practitioner (NP) works under a delineation of clinical privileges and collaboratively with other members of the health care team (attending physician, residents, CRNA, clinic nursing staff). Practicing under established guidelines and clinical protocols, the NP assumes independent and interdependent responsibilities in the evaluation, assessment, and optimization of pre-anesthesia patients. As an advanced practice nurse, the NP is responsible for education, research, consultation, and evaluation of clinical practice at various levels.
Job Purpose
Provide advanced nursing care to patients in a clinic setting under the direction of a physician.
Job Duties
- Perform a comprehensive pre-anesthesia evaluation for in-person and tele-health surgical patients.
- Obtain a detailed history from patients, including a full review of systems, with special emphasis on cardiopulmonary status.
- Perform and document a focused physical examination, including a complete airway exam.
- Perform medication reconciliation and provide perioperative patient education and instructions based on established protocols.
- Order, interpret, and manage appropriate diagnostic labs in accordance with relevant health concerns of the patient.
Minimum Qualifications
- Anesthesia Nurse Practitioner with 3-5 years of experience as a nurse practitioner. Strongly prefer previous anesthesia or perioperative care experience.
- Master of Science in Nursing
- Advanced Practitioner Registered Nurse license from the Texas Board of Nursing. License may be Anesthesiology or Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP).
- Specialty certification recognized by the Texas Board of Nursing. Specialty certification must match licensing specialty area.
For Physician Assistant:
- 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.
- For Physician Assistant: Current license as a Physician Assistant by the State of Texas Physician Assistant Board. 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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