Advanced Practice Provider, Cardiac Surgery

Job Summary

Join a collaborative team of Advanced Practice Providers caring for high acuity cardiac surgery patients at Clements University Hospital. You’ll be managing their postoperative hospital course and assisting with drain management, discharge planning, evaluation of consults, etc. No OR procedures or first assist. We’re looking for an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant. Veterans are encouraged to apply.

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 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

Graduate of a master’s degree or higher in an Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician (ARC‑PA) accredited Physician Assistant program.
OR Master’s degree or higher in nursing, with documentation of completion of an accredited Advanced Practice Education Program. Graduate education and related Texas Board of Nursing authorization must be consistent with the clinical practice area and patient population.

• Certification by the National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) required. Licensed by the Texas Physician Assistant Board.
• OR Licensure as Advanced Practice Registered Nurse by Texas State Board of Nursing. Authorization for prescriptive authority by the Texas Board of Nursing. Acute Care certification.

Current applicable ACP (ACLS) American Heart Association or American Red Cross Life Support certification(s) based on UT Southwestern policy for Advanced Practice Providers.

• 1 year relevant clinical experience preferred.

• 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.

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: 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.

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Location:

Texas-Dallas-5323 Harry Hines Blvd. Work Locations: 5323 Harry Hines Blvd, Dallas, 75390.