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.

SUMMARY

The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) will be working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team within the UT Southwestern Pediatric Cardiology division at Children's Health, Dallas to provide comprehensive care to pediatric patients as a member of the pulmonary hypertension team. These patients present with a wide variety of cardiac concerns including but not limited to congenital and acquired heart disease. This position will require a high degree of critical thinking and clinical expertise in working with pediatric patients across the health care system. The APP is responsible for the assessment, diagnosis, treatment, management, education, consultation, and health promotion and care coordination for patients and families throughout the hospital system.

EDUCATION

Master’s degree or higher in nursing, 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.
Graduate of a Master’s degree or higher Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) accredited Physician Assistant program.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION

Licensure as Advanced Practice Registered Nurse by the Texas State Board of Nursing. Authorization for prescriptive authority by the Texas Board of Nursing
Recognition as Acute Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner required.
Certified by the National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) Certification required.
Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certified by the American Heart Association or Red Cross based on UT Southwestern policy for Advanced Practice Providers.

EXPERIENCE

1 year of pediatric pulmonary hypertension experience preferred.

Compliance with the COVID-19 vaccine mandate enforced by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) is a requirement for this position. Federal law requires individuals holding this position to be fully vaccinated or have an approved exemption for certain medical, disability, or religious reasons. Individuals who do not meet CMS vaccination requirements are not eligible and should not apply for this position but are encouraged to apply for other non-healthcare positions at UT Southwestern for which they qualify.

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.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities of Position

Accuracy and ability to exercise considerable judgment.
Ability to maintain current customer service, clinical, and technical skills.
Ability to identify opportunities and provide suggestions for improvements in departmental policy, procedures, and protocols.
Proficient use of EMR in the delivery of care

Working Conditions

Work is performed primarily in a clinical environment. The incumbent may be exposed to body fluids and infectious diseases.

Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents in lieu of stated minimums require prior approval of Vice President for Human Resources Administration or his/her designee.

This position is security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code §51.215.

To learn more about the benefits UT Southwestern offers visit

www.utsouthwestern.edu/employees/hr-resources/

For COVID-19 vaccine information, applicants should visit

www.utsouthwestern.edu/covid-19/about-virus-and-testing/cms-vaccine-requirements.html

For general COVID-19 information, applicants should visit

www.utsouthwestern.edu/covid-19/work-on-campus/

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; sex; including sexual harassment; age; disability; genetic information; citizenship status; and protected veteran status. In addition, it is UT Southwestern policy to prohibit discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.

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