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WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN? The Nurse Practitioner, Pediatric Cardiovascular Thoracic Surgery will be working with a cardiothoracic surgical team within the UT Southwestern Division at Children’s Health Dallas. This position will include first/second assist for complex pediatric cardiothoracic surgical cases including VAD assist devices, orthotopic heart transplantation; and VA-ECMO, bedside procedures including chest tube, pacer wire removal; wound care monitoring & management; provide pre-and post-operative history and physicals; provide family/patient education including obtaining consent for patients requiring cardiac surgery; High degree of critical thinking and clinical expertise required. JOB SUMMARY The Advanced Practice Provider, Pediatric Cardiovascular Thoracic Surgery will be working with a cardiothoracic surgical team within the UT Southwestern Division at Children’s Health Dallas. This position will include first/second assist for complex pediatric cardiothoracic surgical cases including VAD assist devices, orthotopic heart transplantation; and VA-ECMO, bedside procedures including chest tube, pacer wire removal; wound care monitoring & management; provide pre-and post-operative history and physicals; provide family/patient education including obtaining consent for patients requiring cardiac surgery; High degree of critical thinking and clinical expertise required. Scheduled Hours: Mon-Fri, 10-hour shifts (including call and holiday rotations) BENEFITS UT 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 coverage 100% coverage for preventive 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 Education Master’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 Graduate of a Master’s degree or higher Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) accredited Physician Assistant program. Licenses and Certifications Licensure as Advanced Practice Registered Nurse ( CPNP-AC ) by Texas State Board of Nursing. Authorization for prescriptive authority by the Texas Board of Nursing. AND Registered First Assist OR 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 First Assist with [pediatric cardiac cases preferred. 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 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 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. Benefits UT 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 coverage 100% coverage for preventive 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!
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