Advanced Practice Provider, Cardiology Intensive Care Unit (CICU)

WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?
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'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!

JOB SUMMARY
The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) will practice within a multidisciplinary cardiovascular critical care team including residents, fellows, and faculty to deliver comprehensive, evidence-based care to critically ill patients with complex cardiovascular diseases. The APP provides advanced assessment, diagnosis, treatment, management of temporary and durable MCS, and perform invasive bedside procedures in the management of patients in the CICU. In this role, the APP will work 3-13.33 hour shifts per week with rotating weekends and holidays. This is a hybrid position, with an expectation to cover night shifts as needed. Critical care experience is preferred.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Required

• Education
  Master's Degree 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.
  

• Licenses and Certifications
  (ANP) ADVANCED NURSE PRACTITIONER by Texas State Board of Nursing and
  Authorization for prescriptive authority by the Texas Board of Nursing. and
  Must hold and maintain current applicable life support certification(s) based on UT Southwestern guidelines for Advanced Practice Providers.
  

Preferred

• Experience
  1 year relevant clinical experience.

  Critical care experience preferred.

JOB DUTIES

• Obtains and records complete medical history.
• Performs physical exams according to departmental protocols.
• Obtains and interprets laboratory tests according to departmental protocols.
• Assesses patient database and identifies biopsychosocial needs.
• Develops and implements patient management plans, following nursing processes and procedures identified in standing orders.
• Recognizes deviations from normal in-body systems and refers to appropriate medical/social resources.
• Initiates and manages preventative healthcare services.
• Provides relevant counseling and education to patients and significant others within role limitations.
• Facilitates teamwork through planned group processes, i.e. workshops, seminars, and staff meetings.
• Duties performed may include one or more of the following core functions:
  • Directly interacting with or caring for patients
  • Directly interacting with or caring for human-subjects research participants
  • Regularly maintaining, modifying, releasing or similarly affecting patient records (including patient financial records)
  • Regularly modifying, releasing or similarly affecting human-subjects research records.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to identify opportunities and provide suggestions for improvements in departmental policy, procedures, and protocols.
• Ability to maintain current customer service, clinical, and technical skills.
• Accuracy and ability to exercise considerable judgment.
• Proficient use of EMR in the delivery of care

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS

Working Conditions

• Clinical Setting
• Hospital Setting
• May be exposed to body fluids and infectious diseases

Salary Information
Salary is commensurate with education, skills, and relevant experience.

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!
  
  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
  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.