Advanced Practice Provider, Surgical ICU
Description:
WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?
\nWith over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion.
As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees.
Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S.
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Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more.
We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!
\nJOB SUMMARY \nCome join our growing APP team in the Department of Surgery!
We are seeking an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our Surgical ICU.
\n Veterans encouraged to apply.
\nEXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION \nRequired \nEducation \n\nMaster's 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 \nGraduate of a Master's degree or higher Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) accredited Physician Assistant program.
\n\nLicenses and Certifications \n\nLicensure as Advanced Practice Registered Nurse by Texas State Board of Nursing.
Authorization for prescriptive authority by the Texas Board of Nursing.
\nAcute care certification required.
OR \nLicensed by the Texas Physician Assistant Board.
AND \nCurrent Basic Life Support (BLS) certified by the American Heart Association or Red Cross based on the UT Southwestern policy for Advanced Practice Providers.
\n\nPreferred \n· One year experience as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant preferred.
\nJOB DUTIES \n\nConducts and documents comprehensive initial and ongoing physical examinations based on age and diagnosis, including psychological status.
\nSynthesizes 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.
\nDemonstrates proficiency in technical/procedural skills, as appropriate based on specialty and training.
\nProvides relevant management, referrals, counseling, and education to patients, families and caregivers related to current care and preventive health measures.
\nFacilitates/participates in quality related initiatives through planned group processes, workshops, seminars, and staff meetings, to improve clinical and system practice performance.
\nCollaborates in research projects and protocols; and routinely applies evidence based best practices to patient care.
\nPerforms other duties as assigned.
\n\nSECURITY AND EEO STATEMENTSecurityThis position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.EEO StatementUT 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.
\n \n \n BenefitsUT 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 coverage100% coverage for preventive healthcare – no copayPaid Time Off, available day oneRetirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)Paid Parental Leave BenefitWellness programsTuition ReimbursementPublic Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified EmployerLearn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!