ADVANCED PRACTICE RN, SICKLE CELL

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

PTO and paid holidays

On-site child care

Tuition Reimbursement

PSLF Qualified Employer

Job summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, TX seeks an Advanced Practice Nurse to promote and maintain patient care within a multidisciplinary team. This role requires an APRN with Texas BON authorization and prescriptive authority, plus life support certifications as per policy.

The candidate will provide comprehensive care, collaborate on patient plans, and participate in quality improvement and research activities within UT Southwestern’s renowned clinical programs.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in nursing required.
• Graduate education with Texas BON authorization must align with clinical practice area.
• APRN licensure by Texas State Board of Nursing required upon hire.
• Prescriptive authority by the Texas Board of Nursing upon hire and Life Support certification per UT Southwestern policy.

Responsibilities

• Conducts comprehensive initial and ongoing physical examinations based on age and diagnosis.
• Synthesizes data to develop and evaluate patient care plan; orders/interprets labs and imaging.
• Demonstrates proficiency in technical/procedural skills as appropriate to specialty.
• Provides management, referrals, counseling, and education to patients and families.
• Facilitates quality initiatives through teams and staff meetings to improve clinical practice.
• Collaborates in research projects and protocols; applies evidence-based practices to care.

Skills

Clinical examination

Patient communication

Evidence-based practice

Care planning

Education

Master's Degree in Nursing

Advanced Practice Education Program

Texas BON authorization for APN

Job 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.