Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant), Section of Hem/Onc

The Department of Internal Medicine, Section of Hematology/Oncology at Baylor College of Medicine is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) for an inpatient hematology role at the Dan L Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center in the Texas Medical Center. This position provides medical care to hospitalized patients with hematologic disorders under the direction of a supervising physician.

Clinical Setting

You will work in an inpatient hematology setting, collaborating with attending hematologists, hematology-oncology fellows, and a multidisciplinary inpatient care team. The role includes participation in daily inpatient rounds, weekly intake meetings, and monthly hematology tumor boards.

Responsibilities

• Obtain detailed patient histories and perform physical examinations
• Perform, order, and interpret diagnostic procedures in accordance with patient health concerns
• Prescribe appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatments in accordance with scope of practice and institutional protocols
• Manage patient admissions and perform daily clinical assessments
• Develop and implement treatment plans for hospitalized patients with hematologic disorders
• Coordinate inpatient care and discharge planning, including complex discharges
• Maintain accurate medical records and document orders, progress notes, treatments, and procedures in the electronic health record
• Monitor and ensure accuracy and completeness of patient medical records
• Provide follow-up and ongoing inpatient care in accordance with protocols established with the supervising physician
• Communicate effectively with physicians, patients, and family members regarding patient care plans and clinical status
• Collaborate with providers and practice staff to identify appropriate patients for care management and coordination
• Perform hematology-related procedures as appropriate to training, credentialing, and institutional scope of practice, including bone marrow biopsies and lumbar punctures with intrathecal treatment administration

Required Qualifications

Education:

• Master's degree in Nursing (for Nurse Practitioner) or Master's degree in Physician Assistant Studies (for Physician Assistant). Bachelor's degree in Physician Assistant Studies is accepted based on terminal degree requirements at time of graduation.

Licenses and Certifications:

• For Nurse Practitioner: Current license as a Registered Nurse (RN) by the State of Texas Board of Nursing and current Texas licensure as a Nurse Practitioner (APRN-NP)
• 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

No prior experience is required.