Pediatric Cardiac Acute Care Advanced Practice Provider - Night Shift

The University of Texas at Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 125,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin’s Dell Medical School and Dell Children’s Medical Center seek Advanced Practice Nurses to join the night shift team for the Texas Center for Pediatric and Congenital Heart Disease. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver world-class pediatric heart care to a growing regional population.

Successful candidates will hold an RN or APN/PA license in Texas, possess relevant master’s level qualifications, and have experience with complex pediatric

Qualifications

• Licensed RN in Texas.
• Master's degree required.
• APN with prescriptive authority in Texas.
• PA licensed in Texas; acute care experience preferred.
• Experience with adults with complex congenital/acquired heart disease is required or preferred.
• Substitution of education/experience allowed as appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Obtains patient history and performs assessments; orders, performs and interprets diagnostic studies; conducts health assessments and screenings.
• Provides direct treatment and management with prescriptive authority or referrals.
• Counsels patients and families on health conditions and treatment options.
• Documents care delivery per specialty standards and policies.
• Participates in staff and student orientation and education.

Education

Master's degree

Licensed Registered Nurse (Texas Board of Nursing)

Licensed Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner with Prescriptive Authority (Texas)

Licensed Physician Assistant (Texas Medical Board)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Pediatric Cardiac Acute Care Advanced Practice Provider - Night Shift

R_00048618

UT MAIN CAMPUS

Hiring Department

Department of Pediatrics

Position Open To

All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled Hours

40

FLSA Status

Exempt from FLSA

Earliest Start Date

Immediately

Position Duration

Expected to Continue

Location

UT MAIN CAMPUS

Job Details

The Dell Medical School in conjunction with Dell Children's Medical Center of Central Texas (DCMCCT), is seeking Advanced Practice Nurses to be part of the Texas Center for Pediatric and Congenital Heart Disease night shift team. These individuals will work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to serve the growing need of the regional pediatric population to deliver world class pediatric heart care.

Responsibilities

• Obtains patient history and performs assessment via observation, interview and examination. Orders, performs and interprets diagnostic studies. Performs health assessments, screening, and patient care.
• Provides direct treatment and management of conditions via prescriptive authority or referral to other healthcare providers or community resources.
• Counsels and educates patients and their families/caregivers concerning health conditions, treatment options and community resources.
• Documents delivery of health care and nursing processes in accordance with specific specialty area standards and network nursing policy.
• Participates in orientation and education of staff and students.
• Other related functions as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Licensed Registered Nurse credentialed from the Texas Board of Nursing.
• Licensed Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner with Prescriptive Authority specializing in Prescriptive Authority credentialed from the Texas Board of Nursing.
• Licensed Physician Assistant credentialed from the Texas Medical Board. Experience as an acute care nurse practitioner or physician assistant.
• Master's degree.
• Experience in caring for adults with complex congenital and acquired heart disease.
• Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to work efficiently and flexibly in a fast-paced environment with minimal guidance.
• Ability to address individuals and information with a high degree of sensitivity and confidentiality in various situations.
• Capacity to work well with physicians and other care providers as part of a multi-disciplinary healthcare delivery team.

Salary Range

$125,000+ depending on qualifications

Working Conditions

Environmental Demands

• Uniforms and/or personal protection equipment (furnished)
• May work around standard office conditions
• May work around biohazards

Physical Tasks

• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation
• Use of manual dexterity
• Lifting and moving

Required Materials

• Resume/CV
• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
• Letter of interest

Employment Eligibility

Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

Retirement Plan Eligibility

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. This position has the option to elect the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) instead of TRS, subject to the position being 40 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

Background Checks

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

Pay Transparency

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

Employment Eligibility Verification

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

E-Verify

The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university's company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:

• E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish) [PDF]
• Right to Work Poster (English) [PDF]
• Right to Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]

Compliance

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031. The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.