To promote provide and maintain patient care in association with collaborating/ delegating physician(s) and in partnership with a multidisciplinary healthcare team; consistent with Texas Board of Nursing authorization for clinical practice area and patient population. The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) will be responsible for the treatment and care of patients assigned to the Chronic Kidney Disease outpatient clinic. This position will demonstrate a high degree of critical thinking and clinical expertise in working with chronic kidney disease patients in an outpatient setting. The APP is responsible for the assessment diagnosis treatment management education consultation and health promotion and care coordination for patients and families.
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 fulltime employeeonly coverage
100% coverage for preventive healthcareno 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
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
Required
Education
Masters 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 (BLS) 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 securitysensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215 which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information. To the extent this position requires the holder to research work on or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the critical infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired and to continue to be employed in the position.
EEO Statement
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.