Advanced Practice Provider - Nutrition Support Team

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 105,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site childcare

PPO medical plan

Paid Time Off

Retirement programs

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

PSLF eligible employer

Wellness programs

Job summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider to lead the enteral access team, coordinating placement and care for long-term enteral access (DHT, g tubes, g-j tubes) and collaborating with IR and GI specialists. You will perform examinations, develop care plans, and participate in quality initiatives.

The NST APP role includes inpatient and outpatient procedures, patient education, and coordination with multiple teams to improve outcomes and evidence-based practice

Qualifications

• Master's degree in nursing or ARC-PA PA program required.
• Licensure as APRN or PA with prescriptive authority as applicable per Texas rules.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Lead comprehensive patient assessments and document findings.
• Develop and evaluate patient care plans using evidence-based data.
• Coordinate enteral access placement and related procedures.
• Provide education and counseling to patients and families.
• Participate in quality initiatives and clinical research protocols.
• Collaborate with IR and GI teams as part of care.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Patient counseling

Evidence-based practice

Team collaboration

Nursing license

Education

Master's degree in nursing (APRN)

ARC-PA accredited PA program

Tools

BLS certification

Job description

Advanced Practice Provider

Nutrition Support Team

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 number 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 NST APP assists leads the enteral access team which manages consults for enteral access placement to recommend and coordinate placement for long term enteral access - this includes DHT, surgical g tubes, g-j tubes, and coordination of care with other enteral access teams. (IR, GI) Conducts and documents comprehensive initial and ongoing physical examinations based on age and diagnosis, including psychological status. The NST APP will assist with minor inpatient and outpatient procedures including tube care, DHT placement, and g-tube exchanges. Provides relevant management, referrals, counseling, and education to patients, families, and caregivers related to current care and preventive health measures. Facilitates/participates in quality related initiatives and/or clinical research protocols through planned group processes, workshops, seminars, and staff meetings, to improve clinical and system practice performance.

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
• 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
• Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Required

Education

• 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. OR
• Graduate of a Master's degree or higher Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) accredited Physician Assistant program.

Licenses and Certifications

• Licensure as Advanced Practice Registered Nurse by Texas State Board of Nursing. Authorization for prescriptive authority by the Texas Board of Nursing. OR
• Licensed by the Texas Physician Assistant Board. AND
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certified by the American Heart Association or Red Cross based on the UT Southwestern policy for Advanced Practice Providers.

Preferred

• Experience 1 year relevant clinical experience.

JOB DUTIES

• Conducts and documents comprehensive initial and ongoing physical examinations based on age and diagnosis, including psychological status.
• Synthesizes data and utilizes evidence to develop, implement, and evaluate the patient plan of care, including ordering and interpreting laboratory, radiology, and other diagnostic studies/results.
• Demonstrates proficiency in technical/procedural skills, as appropriate based on specialty and training.
• Provides relevant management, referrals, counseling, and education to patients, families and caregivers related to current care and preventive health measures.
• Facilitates/participates in quality related initiatives through planned group processes, workshops, seminars, and staff meetings, to improve clinical and system practice performance.
• Collaborates in research projects and protocols; and routinely applies evidence based best practices to patient care.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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.