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Join UT Southwestern on our mission to educate discover and heal. With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth Texas we are committed to excellence innovation teamwork and compassion. Our Office of Advanced Practice Providers (OAPP) supports more than 1000 advanced practice providers (APPs.) As an APP at UT Southwestern youll join a high-performing collaborative team that is dedicated to excellence in patient care and operates at the forefront of biomedical research. Recognized as the No. 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth for nine consecutive years by U.S. News & World Report UT Southwestern has earned national rankings in eleven specialties areas including cardiology neurology and cancer care. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern APP team where youll discover teamwork professionalism and consistent opportunities for growth.

Job Summary
The Department of Urology is looking for an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician assistant to join their team! This provider will care for patients at Zale Lipshy Pavilion CUH and the Urology Clinic on West Campus. Daytime hrs 10-hr schedule. Veterans are encouraged to apply.

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 (ACLS) American Heart Association or American Red Cross Life Support certification(s) based on UT Southwestern policy for Advanced Practice Providers.
Acute Care certification required.
ACLS required
Experience
Two years 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.
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
Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!