Heart Failure, LVAD and Transplant Inpatient
Heart Failure, LVAD and Transplant Inpatient
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28-08-2025
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Job Description
We are looking for an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant who will practice with the Advanced Heart Failure Service. The APP will primarily manage patients with advanced heart failure post heart transplant and LVAD implant. The schedule will consist of 3-12 hours shifts per week with rotating night and weekend coverage. Prior experience in cardiac critical care is a plus.
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.
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.
Employment Type
Full-Time
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