Pediatric Cardiac ICU NP/PA: Advanced Critical Care

723002 - HSA-APP Peds Other; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 129,000 - 158,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO medical plan from day one

Paid Time Off from day one

TRS retirement program

Paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

PSLF eligible employer

Job summary

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Pediatric critical care

Cardiac ICU

NP or PA credential

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Master's degree in nursing (APRN)

ARC-PA accredited PA program

Job description

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.