Advanced Practice Provider, Pediatric Cardiac ICU

723002 - HSA-APP Peds Other; Dallas (TX); Vor Ort; USD 129.000 - 158.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

PPO medical plan from day one

Paid Time Off from day one

TRS retirement program

Paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

PSLF eligible employer

Zusammenfassung

UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) for the Pediatric Cardiac ICU. The role involves critical care assessment, diagnostic workups, and coordination of care for congenital and acquired heart disease in children.

New grads may be considered with appropriate training; ACLS/BLS/PALS and Texas licensure are required upon hire. Growth opportunities exist within OAPP and Children’s Health partnership.

Qualifikationen

• License required: APRN or PA licensure upon hire.
• ACLS/BLS/PALS certification required upon hire.
• 6+ months to 1 year preferred in pediatric cardiology or ICU.

Aufgaben

• Diagnose and treat critically ill pediatric cardiac patients in ICU.
• Develop and manage treatment plans for the patient population.
• Perform comprehensive physical examinations and coordinate care.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and participate in quality initiatives.
• Contribute to research projects and apply evidence-based practices.

Kenntnisse

Pediatric critical care

Cardiac ICU

NP or PA credential

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Ausbildung

Master's degree in nursing (APRN)

ARC-PA accredited PA program

Jobbeschreibung

Job Description - Advanced Practice Provider, Pediatric Cardiac ICU (946052)

Job Description

Advanced Practice Provider, Pediatric Cardiac ICU - ( 946052 )

Description

Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant III, Pediatric Cardiac ICU

WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?

Join UT Southwestern on our mission to educate, discover, and heal. With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, we are committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. Our Office of Advanced Practice Providers (OAPP) supports more than 1,000 Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants. Working in collaboration with UT Southwestern pediatric faculty across Children’s Health and UT Southwestern hospitals and ambulatory clinics, our APPs are part of a multidisciplinary team providing the highest-quality patient care. Recognized as the top pediatric hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth by U.S. News & World Report, Children’s Health has earned national rankings in all eleven specialty areas as well as best children’s hospital in North Texas. Tied for No. 15 in the nation for pediatric cardiology and heart surgery, our experts at The Heart Center have helped thousands of children with heart conditions lead happier, healthier lives. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern cardiothoracic APP team where you’ll discoverteamwork, professionalism, and consistent opportunities for growth.

Job Summary

The Pediatric Cardiac ICU provider will be working with a multidisciplinary team within the UT Southwestern Pediatric Critical Care/Cardiology division at Children's Hospital in Dallas to provide comprehensive care to pediatric patients on our inpatient pediatric cardiac intensive care unit. These patients present with a wide variety of congenital and acquired heart disease. This position will require a high degree of critical thinking and clinical expertise in working with pediatric patients in the cardiac intensive care unit. The Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant is responsible for the assessment, diagnosis, treatment, management, education, consultation, and health promotion and care coordination for patients and their families. *New Grad Rate $143,325*

Scheduled Hours (24/7):

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100%coverage for preventative 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
• Master's degree in nursing or Higher degree and Documentation of completion of accredited Advanced Practice Education Program and Graduate education and related Texas Board of Nursing authorization must be consistent with clinical practice area and patient population. OR
• Master's degree graduate of a Master’s or higher Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant(ARC-PA) accredited Physician Assistant program.

Licenses/Certifications

• Advanced Practice RN (CPNP-AC) by Texas State Board of Nursing upon hire and authorization for prescriptive authority by the Texas Board of Nursing upon hire. OR
• National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) and certified licensed by the Texas Physician Assistant Board (PA-C) upon hire.AND
• Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS),Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certified by the American Heart Association or Red Cross based on the UT Southwestern policy for Advanced Practice Providers upon hire.

Preferred Experience

• One year of pediatric cardiology inpatient experience with heart failure, pre and post heart transplant and with ventricular assisted devices preferred.
• Experience with peripheral intravenous lines (PIV), removal of chest tubes, pacing wires, sutures, and with arterial blood gas draws preferred.
• New grads with previous pediatric cardiac or ICU experience may be considered.

Job Duties

• Diagnoses and treats critically ill patients, develops and manages treatment plans, and performs advanced procedures.
• Develops and implements treatment plans for patients.
• 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 Statement

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.

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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