Cardiac Tracheostomy and Ventilator

The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) will serve as a key member of a multidisciplinary Tracheostomy and Ventilator Program within the Pediatric Heart Center. This high-risk population includes pediatric patients with congenital heart disease requiring tracheostomies and long-term mechanical ventilation. The APP will support inpatient and outpatient care facilitate transitions between care settings and help drive early interventions via remote monitoring. The APP is responsible for the assessment diagnosis treatment management education consultation and health promotion and care coordination for patients and their families.

This dedicated role includes procedural responsibilities family and provider education and collaboration with pulmonary and cardiology specialists. The APP will also help grow the program through quality improvement efforts and protocol development.

Scheduled Hours: Mon Fri 10 shifts

Benefits
PPO medical plan available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
100%coverage for preventative 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

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 (ARC-PA) accredited Physician Assistant program.

Licenses/Certifications
Licensure as a Pediatric Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (CPNP-AC) 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 (PA-C). AND
Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) 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
Pediatric congenital heart failure tracheostomy and ventilator management cardiac ICU experience 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 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.