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Advanced Practice Provider, Pediatric Cardiac ICU

Advanced Practice Provider, Pediatric Cardiac ICU

University of Texas Southwestern Medical CenterDallas, TX, United States
4 hours ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Pediatric Cardiac ICU

WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?

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 1,000 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 with a multidisciplinary team within the UT Southwestern Pediatric Critical Care / Cardiology division at Childrens Hospital 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.

Scheduled Hours (24 / 7) :   variable 12 shifts including nights and weekends

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
  • Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!(Opens in a new window)

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 Basic Life Support ( BLS ), 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

  • 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.
  • Security and EEO Statement

    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.

    Each Day Like No Other

    Explore the full range of opportunities we offer within our Allied Health units and our laboratories.

    As the only academic medical center in North Texas - and home to an acclaimed research center and medical school boasting several Nobel Prize winners - UT Southwestern offers you a unique environment to learn and grow. This is a collaborative environment supported with comprehensive resources that help us redefine the standard for innovative patient care.

    Coupled with an exceptional benefits package that includes a generous pension plan and much more, UT Southwestern offers APPs like you the compelling blend of clinical challenge, professional growth, and personal satisfaction that can elevate a career to extraordinary levels.

    Accelerating Your Professional Development

    Our APPs enjoy full access to a wide range of dynamic and career-enhancing professional development programs, including :

    Career Ladder

    This defined professional development track supports the increased proficiency and expertise necessary to provide our patients with the most advanced care possible - even as it empowers our APPs to reach top-of-license within their scope of practice.

    Mentoring Program

    We offer both novice and experienced APPs the opportunity to partner with a mentor to help support, enhance, and develop their careers along specific professional tracks.

    Office of Development and Training

    To support the lifelong education of our staff, weve created a one-stop online shop with extensive materials specifically designed for APPs.

    Academic Clinical Provider Lecture Series

    With lecturers from all disciplines, this series of monthly forums fosters interdisciplinary collaboration while offering APPs valuable opportunities to review and discuss clinical patient management and evaluate important issues confronted by our providers.

    APP-Specific Residencies & Fellowships

    We offer intensive, full-time residency and fellowship programs designed to provide select candidates with curricula and training to assist with innovative, complex care in key specialty areas.

    Additional Opportunities for APPs

  • Clinical research studies
  • Quality improvement projects
  • Advanced practice student precepting
  • Committee membership and leadership
  • Peer mentoring
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