Advanced Practice Provider, Critical Care Flex Team

UT Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO medical plan

100% preventive healthcare coverage

Paid Time Off

Retirement Programs

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider for the Critical Care Flex Team in Dallas, Texas. This full-time position involves cross-training across various ICUs at Clements University Hospital to ensure competency in high-acuity patient care settings.

Candidates must possess a Master’s degree in nursing or equivalent, with required certifications. The role includes comprehensive examinations, patient care plan development, and participation in quality initiatives. Attractive benefits such as paid time off and tuition reimbursement are offered.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in nursing or accredited Advanced Practice Education Program required.
• Licensure as Advanced Practice Registered Nurse in Texas with prescriptive authority.
• Current ACLS and BLS certifications are mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and document comprehensive initial and ongoing physical examinations.
• Utilize evidence to develop and evaluate patient care plans.
• Demonstrate proficiency in technical/procedural skills.
• Provide management, referrals, and education to patients and families.
• Facilitate quality improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate in research projects applying evidence-based practices.

Skills

Comprehensive physical examinations

Evidence-based patient care

Technical/procedural skills

Patient counseling and education

Education

Master’s degree or higher in nursing

Acute Care Certification

Job description

Job Summary

The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Critical Care Flex Team will be cross‑trained to provide services in various ICUs and related high‑acuity inpatient services at Clements University Hospital. The APP will be assigned a home critical care unit in the CVICU and rotate to other ICUs to cover longer‑term scheduling gaps. To maintain competency in the variety of critical care settings, the Critical Care Flex APP will maintain a rotating schedule, including days, nights, weekend, and holiday coverage.

• One Year Critical Care APP Fellowship or Residency required.

Benefits

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full‑time employee‑only coverage
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare – no copay
• 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

Qualifications

Education: Master’s degree or higher in nursing, or graduate of an accredited Advanced Practice Education Program. Acute Care Certification required or graduate of a Master’s degree or higher; accreditation for Physician Assistant program (ARC‑PA) if applicable.

Licensure and Certifications: Licensure as Advanced Practice Registered Nurse by the Texas State Board of Nursing with prescriptive authority authorization, or licensed by the Texas Physician Assistant Board. Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Job Duties

• Conduct and document comprehensive initial and ongoing physical examinations based on age and diagnosis, including psychological status.
• Synthesize data and utilize evidence to develop, implement, and evaluate patient plans of care, including ordering and interpreting laboratory, radiology, and other diagnostic studies.
• Demonstrate proficiency in technical/procedural skills as appropriate based on specialty and training.
• Provide relevant management, referrals, counseling, and education to patients, families, and caregivers related to current care and preventive health measures.
• Facilitate or participate in quality‑related initiatives through planned group processes, workshops, seminars, and staff meetings to improve clinical and system practice performance.
• Collaborate in research projects and protocols; routinely apply evidence‑based best practices to patient care.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Security and EEO Statement

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

UT Southwestern Medical Center is an equal opportunity employer, committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community, prohibiting unlawful 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.

Location: 5323 Harry Hines Blvd, Dallas, TX

Schedule: Full‑time, Day Job