Advanced Practice Provide III, Pediatric ICU $25k Sign-On Bonus at UT Southwestern Medical Center

Dallas, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

31 Jul, 26

Salary

143325.0

Posted On

02 May, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Pediatric critical care, Patient assessment, Diagnosis, Treatment planning, Advanced procedures, Care coordination, Trauma care, Neurosurgery support, Solid organ transplant care, ECMO patient management, Evidence-based practice, Diagnostic interpretation, Patient education, Multidisciplinary collaboration, BLS, PALS

Industry

Higher Education

Description

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant III – PICU WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN and Children’s Health? 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 Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants. Working in collaboration with UT Southwestern pediatric faculty across Children’s 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, Children’s Health has earned national rankings in all eleven specialty areas including cardiology, nephrology, and pulmonary medicine as well as best children’s hospital in North Texas. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern pediatric APP team where you’ll discover teamwork, professionalism, and consistent opportunities for growth. Job Summary The Pediatric Advanced Practice Provider (APP) will be working in a large Pediatric Intensive Care Unit at Children’s Health (practice sites at the Dallas and Plano campuses). The Pediatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant will be responsible for the assessment, diagnosis, treatment, education, consultation, and care coordination as a first line provider to Trauma, Neurosurgery, Solid Organ Transplant, Medical Surgical and ECMO patients and their families. *New Grad Rate $143,325* Scheduled Hours: Variable shifts including nights, weekends, and rotating holidays Benefits · PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage · 100%25coverage 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! Experience and Education Required · Master's degree in nursing or Higher degree and Documentation of completion of accredited Advanced Practice Education Program and Graduate education and related Texas Board of Nursing authorization must be consistent with clinical practice area and patient population. OR · Master's degree graduate of a Master’s or higher Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) accredited Physician Assistant program. Licenses/Certifications · Advanced Practice RN (CPNP-AC) by Texas State Board of Nursing upon hire and authorization for prescriptive authority by the Texas Board of Nursing upon hire. OR · National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) and certified licensed by the Texas Physician Assistant Board (PA-C) upon hire. AND · Current Basic Life Support (BLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certified by the American Heart Association or Red Cross, and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certified by the American Academy of Pediatrics based on the UT Southwestern policy for Advanced Practice Providers upon hire. Preferred Experience · One year of pediatric Advanced Practice Provider experience in pediatric critical care preferred. Job Duties · Diagnoses and treats critically ill patients, develops and manages treatment plans, and performs advanced procedures. · Develops and implements treatment plans for patients. · 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.

Responsibilities

The Pediatric Advanced Practice Provider will manage treatment plans and perform advanced procedures for critically ill patients in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit. They are responsible for conducting physical examinations, interpreting diagnostic studies, and coordinating care for patients across various specialties including trauma and transplant.