UT Southwestern Medical Centers Department of Neurosciences is seeking an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our Neurosurgery team in the inpatient setting. No clinic or Operating Room (OR).Schedule: Monday-Friday 3-12 hour shifts 5:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. no call no weekends or 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!(Opens in a new window)EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATIONRequiredEducationMasters 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 Care Certification Required. OR Graduate of a Masters degree or higher. Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) accredited Physician Assistant program. Licenses and CertificationsLicensure as Advanced Practice Registered Nurse by Texas State Board of Nursing. Authorization for prescriptive authority by the Texas Board of Nursing. OR Licensed by the Texas Physician Assistant Board. AND Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Basic Life Support (BLS) certified by the American Heart Association or Red Cross based on the UT Southwestern policy for Advanced Practice Providers. JOB DUTIESConducts 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.
UT Southwestern Medical Centers Department of Neurosciences is seeking an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our Neurosurgery team in the inpatient setting. No clinic or Operating Room (OR).Schedule: Monday-Friday 3-12 hour shifts 5:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. no call no weekends or...
UT Southwestern Medical Centers Department of Neurosciences is seeking an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our Neurosurgery team in the inpatient setting. No clinic or Operating Room (OR).Schedule: Monday-Friday 3-12 hour shifts 5:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. no call no weekends or 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!(Opens in a new window)EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATIONRequiredEducationMasters 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 Care Certification Required. OR Graduate of a Masters degree or higher. Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) accredited Physician Assistant program. Licenses and CertificationsLicensure as Advanced Practice Registered Nurse by Texas State Board of Nursing. Authorization for prescriptive authority by the Texas Board of Nursing. OR Licensed by the Texas Physician Assistant Board. AND Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Basic Life Support (BLS) certified by the American Heart Association or Red Cross based on the UT Southwestern policy for Advanced Practice Providers. JOB DUTIESConducts 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.
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