Advanced Practice Provider, Cardiology Intensive Care Unit (CICU)

869531 - Advanced Providers for HLV Svc; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO medical plan

Paid Time Off

Retirement Programs

Paid Parental Leave

Wellness programs

Tuition Reimbursement

PSLF Qualified Employer

Job summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas seeks an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) for the Cardiology Intensive Care Unit (CICU). You will deliver evidence-based care to critically ill patients and perform invasive bedside procedures within a multidisciplinary team.

The role requires a Master's degree in nursing, Texas ANP certification, and current prescriptive authority. The position is hybrid, with 3- to 13.33-hour shifts and some night coverage, offering strong benefits and opportunities for

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in nursing from an accredited program.
• Texas Board of Nursing ANP certification and prescriptive authority.
• Current life support certifications as per UT Southwestern guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Obtain and record medical histories.
• Perform physical examinations per protocols.
• Order and interpret labs per protocols.
• Develop and implement patient management plans.
• Provide counseling and education to patients and families.

Skills

Critical care knowledge

EMR proficiency

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Master's Degree in Nursing

APRN/ANP Texas licensure & prescriptive authority

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Job Description - Advanced Practice Provider, Cardiology Intensive Care Unit (CICU) (979216)

Job Description

Advanced Practice Provider, Cardiology Intensive Care Unit (CICU) - ( 979216 )

Description

WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?

With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the No. 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!

JOB SUMMARY

The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) will practice within a multidisciplinary cardiovascular critical care team including residents, fellows, and faculty to deliver comprehensive, evidence-based care to critically ill patients with complex cardiovascular diseases. The APP provides advanced assessment, diagnosis, treatment, management of temporary and durable MCS, and perform invasive bedside procedures in the management of patients in the CICU. In this role, the APP will work 3-13.33 hour shifts per week with rotating weekends and holidays. This is a hybrid position, with an expectation to cover night shifts as needed. Critical care experience is preferred.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Required

• Education
  Master's Degree Master's degree or higher in nursing, documentation of completion of accredited Advanced Practice Education Program. Graduate education and related Texas Board of Nursing authorization must be consistent with clinical practice area and patient population.
  
• Licenses and Certifications
  (ANP) ADVANCED NURSE PRACTITIONER by Texas State Board of Nursing and
  Authorization for prescriptive authority by the Texas Board of Nursing. and
  Must hold and maintain current applicable life support certification(s) based on UT Southwestern guidelines for Advanced Practice Providers.
  

Preferred

Experience

1 year relevant clinical experience.

Critical care experience preferred.

JOB DUTIES

• Obtains and records complete medical history.
• Performs physical exams according to departmental protocols.
• Obtains and interprets laboratory tests according to departmental protocols.
• Assesses patient database and identifies biopsychosocial needs.
• Develops and implements patient management plans, following nursing processes and procedures identified in standing orders.
• Recognizes deviations from normal in-body systems and refers to appropriate medical/social resources.
• Initiates and manages preventative healthcare services.
• Provides relevant counseling and education to patients and significant others within role limitations.
• Facilitates teamwork through planned group processes, i.e. workshops, seminars, and staff meetings.
• Duties performed may include one or more of the following core functions:
  • Directly interacting with or caring for patients
  • Directly interacting with or caring for human-subjects research participants
  • Regularly maintaining, modifying, releasing or similarly affecting patient records (including patient financial records)
  • Regularly modifying, releasing or similarly affecting human-subjects research records.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to identify opportunities and provide suggestions for improvements in departmental policy, procedures, and protocols.
• Ability to maintain current customer service, clinical, and technical skills.
• Accuracy and ability to exercise considerable judgment.
• Proficient use of EMR in the delivery of care

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS

Working Conditions

• Clinical Setting
• Hospital Setting
• May be exposed to body fluids and infectious diseases

Salary Information

Salary is commensurate with education, skills, and relevant experience.

BENEFITS

UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer

Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!

SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT

Security

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

EEO

UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.

Primary Location

Texas-Dallas-5959 Harry Hines Blvd

Work Locations

5958 Harry Hines Blvd 5959 Harry Hines Blvd Dallas 75390

Job

Advanced Practice Provider

Organization

869531 - Advanced Providers for HLV Svc

UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of: race; color; religion; national origin; gender, including sexual harassment; age; disability; citizenship; and veteran status. In addition, it is UT Southwestern policy to prohibit discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.

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