Advanced Practice Provider, Solid Organ Transplant

WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN and Children’s Health?

With 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 No. 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. 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 will discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career! 

Job Summary

The Transplant APP will primarily provide surgical support to the abdominal transplant surgery team, including assisting in the operating room for transplant-related procedures and organ procurement surgeries.  In addition, the APP will provide clinical support in the transplant outpatient clinic and inpatient support for transplant patients during the perioperative and postoperative phases of care.  This position requires a high degree of critical thinking and flexibility along with good communication and interpersonal skills. *New Grad Rate $136,500*

Scheduled Hours: Mon – Fri, 8° or 10° hours plus rotating holidays, weekends, on-call coverage

Benefits

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

·         100%coverage 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

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Experience and Education

Required

Education

·         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 Registered Nurse (CPNP-AC + RNFA) 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 based on the UT Southwestern policy for Advanced Practice Providers.

Preferred Experience

·         Prior Advanced Practice Provider surgical assisting with abdominal transplant and non-transplant clinical 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.