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Job Description
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.) Working in collaboration with UT Southwestern pediatric faculty across Childrens Health and UT Southwestern hospitals and ambulatory clinics our APPs are part of a multidisciplinary team providing the highest-quality patient care. Recognized as the top pediatric hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth by U.S. News & World Report Childrens Health has earned national rankings in all eleven specialty areas as well as best childrens hospital in North Texas. Tied for No. 15 in the nation for pediatric cardiology and heart surgery our experts at The Heart Center have helped thousands of children with heart conditions lead happier healthier lives. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern cardiothoracic APP team where youll discover teamwork professionalism and consistent opportunities for growth.
Job Summary
The Pediatric Cardiac ICU provider will be working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team within the UT Southwestern Pediatric Cardiology division at Childrens Health in Dallas to provide comprehensive care to pediatric patients on our inpatient pediatric cardiac intensive care unit. These patients present with a wide variety of congenital and acquired heart disease. This position will require a high degree of critical thinking and clinical expertise in working with pediatric patients in the cardiac intensive care unit. The APP is responsible for the assessment diagnosis treatment management education consultation and health promotion and care coordination for patients and their families. Salary is $120000 annually!
Scheduled Hours (24/7): variable 12 shifts including nights and weekends
Experience and Education
Required
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.
Licensed by the Texas Physician Assistant Board (PA-C).
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certified by the American Heart Association or Red Cross Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certified by the American Academy of Pediatrics based on the UT Southwestern policy for Advanced Practice Providers.
Preferred Experience
One year of pediatric cardiology inpatient experience with heart failure pre and post heart transplant and with ventricular assisted devices preferred.
Experience with peripheral intravenous lines (PIV) removal of chest tubes pacing wires sutures and with arterial blood gas draws preferred.
New grads with previous pediatric cardiac or ICU experience 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.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Ability to identify opportunities and provide suggestions for improvements in departmental policy procedures and protocols.
Ability to maintain current customer service clinical and technical skills.
Accuracy and ability to exercise considerable judgment.
Proficient use of EMR in the delivery of care
Physical Demands/Working Conditions
Clinical Setting
May be exposed to body fluids and infectious diseases
PACT Statement
The following is the acronym PACT and is fundamental to all clinical positions at UT Southwestern Medical Center:
P-Problem Solving: To achieve excellence in patient care and service all employees are expected to take ownership in solving problems effectively efficiently and to the satisfaction of the patient.
A-Ability Attitude and Appearance: In keeping with a professional healthcare environment all employees are expected to have the ability to perform their jobs and to appear and conduct themselves in a professional and positive manner.
C-Communications and Compassion: It is our goal that all our communications are clear courteous timely and delivered with compassion respect and appropriate confidentiality.
T-Teamwork: In our medical environment our patients regard every employee they encounter as a member of the Southwestern Medical Center team. Our goal is to individually work hard to contribute to our team support our co-workers and to achieve not only excellent patient care and service but also a satisfying caring environment for each other.
Salary
Salary Negotiable
Security
This position is security-sensitive 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.
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
Job Summary
The Pediatric Cardiac ICU provider will be working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team within the UT Southwestern Pediatric Cardiology division at Childrens Health in Dallas to provide comprehensive care to pediatric patients on our inpatient pediatric cardiac intensive care unit. These patients present with a wide variety of congenital and acquired heart disease. This position will require a high degree of critical thinking and clinical expertise in working with pediatric patients in the cardiac intensive care unit. The APP is responsible for the assessment diagnosis treatment management education consultation and health promotion and care coordination for patients and their families. Salary is $120000 annually!
Scheduled Hours (24/7): variable 12 shifts including nights and weekends
Experience and Education
Required
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.
Licensed by the Texas Physician Assistant Board (PA-C).
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certified by the American Heart Association or Red Cross Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certified by the American Academy of Pediatrics based on the UT Southwestern policy for Advanced Practice Providers.
Preferred Experience
One year of pediatric cardiology inpatient experience with heart failure pre and post heart transplant and with ventricular assisted devices preferred.
Experience with peripheral intravenous lines (PIV) removal of chest tubes pacing wires sutures and with arterial blood gas draws preferred.
New grads with previous pediatric cardiac or ICU experience 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.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Ability to identify opportunities and provide suggestions for improvements in departmental policy procedures and protocols.
Ability to maintain current customer service clinical and technical skills.
Accuracy and ability to exercise considerable judgment.
Proficient use of EMR in the delivery of care
Physical Demands/Working Conditions
Clinical Setting
May be exposed to body fluids and infectious diseases
PACT Statement
The following is the acronym PACT and is fundamental to all clinical positions at UT Southwestern Medical Center:
P-Problem Solving: To achieve excellence in patient care and service all employees are expected to take ownership in solving problems effectively efficiently and to the satisfaction of the patient.
A-Ability Attitude and Appearance: In keeping with a professional healthcare environment all employees are expected to have the ability to perform their jobs and to appear and conduct themselves in a professional and positive manner.
C-Communications and Compassion: It is our goal that all our communications are clear courteous timely and delivered with compassion respect and appropriate confidentiality.
T-Teamwork: In our medical environment our patients regard every employee they encounter as a member of the Southwestern Medical Center team. Our goal is to individually work hard to contribute to our team support our co-workers and to achieve not only excellent patient care and service but also a satisfying caring environment for each other.
Salary
Salary Negotiable
Security
This position is security-sensitive 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.
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
Employment Type
Full-Time
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