ADVANCED PRACTICE RN, SICKLE CELL

UT Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 105,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO medical plan

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Paid Parental Leave

Wellness programs

Retirement Programs

Job summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center seeks a qualified Advanced Practice RN to promote and maintain patient care in collaboration with physicians and a multidisciplinary team. The role requires Texas BON authorizations and an APRN credential, with emphasis on evidence-based clinical practice in diverse patient populations.

Responsibilities include comprehensive exams, care planning, diagnostic testing, and patient education.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Nursing or higher.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Conducts and documents comprehensive initial and ongoing physical examinations across ages and diagnoses.
• Develops and evaluates patient care plans using evidence-based practices.
• Orders and interprets laboratory, radiology, and other diagnostic tests.
• Provides patient/family education and counseling on health maintenance and preventive care.
• Collaborates in research projects and protocols; applies best practices to patient care.

Skills

Advanced Practice RN

Clinical assessment

Evidence-based practice

Patient education

Research collaboration

Education

Master's Degree in Nursing

APRN education program completion

Tools

American Heart Association Life Support

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

• 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!

Required

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

• 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.

Primary Location

Texas-Dallas-5323 Harry Hines Blvd

Work Locations

5323 Harry Hines Blvd

Organization

415048 - IM-Sickle Cell Program

Schedule

Full-time

Shift

Day Job

Employee Status

Regular

Job Type

Standard

Job Posting

Aug 28, 2026, 4:20:49 AM