Tracheostomy

We are seeking an Advanced Practice Provider to care for Airway patients in both inpatient and outpatient settings. This role involves management of Aerodigestive patients as well as Tracheostomy patients including both initial evaluation of patients for tracheostomy as well as ongoing management of their care. You will collaborate with supportive physicians respiratory therapists nurses and a program manager. Responsibilities include assessment diagnosis treatment management education consultation health promotion and care coordination for patients and their families. This position offers opportunities for research education and multidisciplinary collaboration.

Scheduled Hours: MonFri 7A5P (10hour shifts available) No weekends or call

Benefits
PPO medical plan available day one at no cost for fulltime employeeonly coverage
100%coverage for preventative 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 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. OR
Graduate of a Masters degree or higher Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARCPA) accredited Physician Assistant program.


Licenses/Certifications
Licensure as a Pediatric Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (CPNPAC or CNS) by Texas State Board of Nursing. Authorization for prescriptive authority by the Texas Board of Nursing. OR
Certification by the National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) certification required. Licensed by the Texas Physician Assistant Board (PAC). AND
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certified by the American Heart Association or Red Cross based on the UT Southwestern policy for Advanced Practice Providers.



Preferred Experience
Experience with tracheostomies for children ranging from neurologically intact to critically ill.
New grads with previous tracheostomy experience as a nurse may be considered.

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.


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.