ADVANCED PRACTICE RN, SICKLE CELL

The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 105,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Paid time off

Paid holidays

On-site childcare

Merit increases

Retirement plan

Job summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, TX is seeking an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse specialized in Sickle Cell to provide and coordinate patient care within a multidisciplinary team. Requires Texas APRN license, prescriptive authority, and formal Advanced Practice Education; 1 year preferred.

On-site role with competitive benefits and opportunities for professional growth. Responsibilities include comprehensive exams, treatment planning, education, and collaboration with physicians and

Qualifications

• Master's degree in nursing or higher and Texas APRN authorization required.
• Documentation of completion of an accredited Advanced Practice Education Program.
• Prescriptive authority as per Texas Board of Nursing.
• Competence to provide and coordinate advanced patient care in sickle cell population.

Responsibilities

• Conducts comprehensive initial and ongoing physical examinations based on age and diagnosis.
• Develops and evaluates patient plans of care with multidisciplinary team.
• Orders and interprets labs and imaging relevant to sickle cell care.
• Provides counseling and education to patients and families.

Skills

Advanced Practice Nursing

Patient Care Coordination

Team Collaboration

Sickle Cell Care

Education

Master's Degree in Nursing or higher

Texas APRN license and prescriptive authority

Graduation from accredited Advanced Practice Education Program

Job description

Job Description - ADVANCED PRACTICE RN, SICKLE CELL (914969)

Job Description

ADVANCED PRACTICE RN, SICKLE CELL - ( 914969 )

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 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

To promote, provide and maintain patient care in association with collaborating/ delegating physician(s) and in partnership with a multi-disciplinary healthcare team; consistent with Texas Board of Nursing authorization for clinical practice area and patient population.

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 in Nursing or
  Higher degree in nursing 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.

• Licenses and Certifications
  (APRN) Advanced Practice RN by Texas State Board of Nursing Upon Hire and
  Authorization for prescriptive authority by the Texas Board of Nursing Upon Hire and
  Current applicable American Heart Association Life Support certification(s) based on UT Southwestern policy for Advanced Practice Providers Upon Hire

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.

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.