Nurse Practitioner, Molecular & Human Genetics

Baylor College of Medicine

Houston, TX

Job posting number: #7307954 (Ref:21679-en_US)

Posted: May 7, 2025

Job Description

Summary

We're seeking a highly motivated & skilled Nurse Practitioner (NP) to join our team with a focus on clinical care & research. This multifaceted role includes participation in clinical care & treatment of genetics patients with skeletal dysplasias & research activities focused on therapies for genetic diseases. The NP will be instrumental in managing protocols, performing advanced clinical procedures & providing specialized care for patients with rare diseases.

Job Duties

Clinical Care:

  • Provide comprehensive care for patients with skeletal dysplasias.
  • Perform physical exams, assessments, & clinical evaluations to develop & implement personalized treatment plans.
  • Prescribe medications and educate patients and families on proper administration and adherence.
  • Assist patients with prior authorization and navigate access to specialty therapies.
  • Conduct follow-up visits to ensure continuity of care and optimal outcomes.
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to manage patient needs.

Clinical Research

  • Serve as a sub-investigator for clinical trials, contributing to protocol development, implementation, and compliance.
  • Serves as a liaison between PI, staff, patients, and sponsors.
  • Perform and document study-specific procedures, including consenting, physical exams, adverse events (AE) reviews, and other clinical assessments.
  • Provide teaching to participants and family members.
  • Conduct lumbar punctures and other advanced procedures such as skin biopsies as required by research protocols.
  • Oversee data collection and ensure accurate documentation of research findings.
  • Provide clinical and operational support for research activities, including participant recruitment, consent, and education.
  • Review and manage study protocols to ensure adherence to regulatory guidelines and standards of the FDA, GCP, and other regulatory agencies.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Education Required: Master’s degree in in Nursing.
  • Experience Required:None required.
  • 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
  • GCP (Good Clinical Practice and CITI (Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative) certifications are required or must be obtained upon hire.

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



Baylor College of Medicine fosters diversity among its students, trainees, faculty and staff as a prerequisite to accomplishing our institutional mission, and setting standards for excellence in training healthcare providers and biomedical scientists, promoting scientific innovation, and providing patient-centered care. - Diversity, respect, and inclusiveness create an environment that is conducive to academic excellence, and strengthens our institution by increasing talent, encouraging creativity, and ensuring a broader perspective. - Diversity helps position Baylor to reduce disparities in health and healthcare access and to better address the needs of the community we serve. - Baylor is committed to recruiting and retaining outstanding students, trainees, faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds by providing a welcoming, supportive learning environment for all members of the Baylor community.


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Job posting number:#7307954 (Ref:21679-en_US)
Application Deadline:Open Until Filled
Employer Location:Baylor College of Medicine
Houston,Texas
United States
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