Heart Failure, LVAD and Transplant

The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center is looking to expand its Inpatient APP Cardiology Service Line. We are looking for an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant. The APP will practice primarily with the inpatient Advanced Heart Failure Service but will be cross-trained to function across the entire inpatient cardiology service line. Cross coverage will include the advanced heart failure/MCS/heart transplant and general cardiology services. 13-hour shifts with weekend/holiday coverage are required and will be divided among the APP teams.

The APP will primarily manage patients with advanced heart failure some of whom are recovering from heart transplant or durable left ventricular assist device (LVAD) surgery or have been re-admitted with complications of these therapies.

Opportunities for professional development in a growing APP inpatient cardiology service line including research and protocol development are offered and highly encouraged. Collaboration with Advanced Heart Failure Cardiologists Cardio-thoracic Surgeons and Fellows with full participation in the heart transplant and LVAD multi-disciplinary teams is expected. Prior experience in cardiac critical care is a plus.

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 full-time employee-only coverage
100% coverage for preventive healthcare no 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

Education
Graduate of a masters degree or higher Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician (ARC-PA) accredited Physician Assistant program. OR
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.

Licensure and Certification
Certification by the National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) Certification required. Licensed by the Texas Physician Assistant Board. Current applicable American Heart Association Life Support certification(s) based on UT Southwestern policy for Advanced Practice Providers. OR
Licensure as Advanced Practice Registered Nurse by Texas State Board of Nursing. Authorization for prescriptive authority by the Texas Board of Nursing. Current applicable American Heart Association or American Red Cross Life Support certification(s) (ACLS) based on UT Southwestern policy for Advanced Practice Providers.
Acute Care certification required.

Experience
One-year relevant clinical experience strongly preferred.

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 and 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 and/or clinical research protocols 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
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.