"Pediatric Congenital Heart Surgery Advanced Practice Provider"

Job Posting Title:

Pediatric Congenital Heart Surgery Advanced Practice Provider

Hiring Department:

Department of Pediatrics

Position Open To:

All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled Hours:

40

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Earliest Start Date:

Immediately

Position Duration:

Expected to Continue

Location:

UT MAIN CAMPUS

Job Details:

General Notes

The Dell Medical School in conjunction with Dell Children's Medical Center of Central Texas (DCMCCT), is seeking Advanced Practice Nurses or Physician Assistants to be part of the Texas Center for Pediatric and Congenital Heart Disease. These individuals will work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to serve the growing need of the regional pediatric population to deliver world class pediatric heart care.

Responsibilities

• Obtains patient history and performs assessment via observation, interview and examination. Orders, performs and interprets diagnostic studies. Performs health assessments, screening, and patient care.
• Provides direct treatment and management of conditions via prescriptive authority or referral to other healthcare providers or community resources.
• Counsels and educates patients and their families/caregivers concerning health conditions, treatment options and community resources.
• Documents delivery of health care and nursing processes in accordance with specific specialty area standards and network nursing policy.
• Participates in orientation and education of staff and students.
• Other related functions as assigned

Required Qualifications

Physician's Assistant credentialed from the Texas Medical Board or Licensed Registered Nurse credentialed from the Texas Board of Nursing. Licensed Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner with Prescriptive Authority specializing in Cardiac Critical Care. Credentialed from the Texas Board of Nursing in Acute Care nursing. Ability to work efficiently and flexibly in a fast-paced environment with minimal guidance. Ability to address individuals and information with a high degree of sensitivity and confidentiality in various situations. Capacity to work well with physicians and other care providers as part of a multi-disciplinary healthcare delivery team. Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate. At the Dell Medical School we strive to create a vital, inclusive health ecosystem. To ensure alignment, we follow these fundamental values: https://dellmed.utexas.edu/culture. Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Salary Range

$125,000 + depending on qualifications

Working Conditions

• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation
• Use of manual dexterity
• Lifting and moving
• Uniforms and/or personal protection equipment (furnished)
• May work around standard office conditions
• May work around biohazards

Required Materials

• Resume/CV
• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
• Letter of interest