Advanced Practice Provider, Inpatient Acute Care Surgery
Dallas, Texas
Employer: UT Southwestern Medical Center
Industry: Advanced Practice Provider
Salary: Competitive
Job type: Full-Time
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 and resources for our valued patients and employees. Ranked as the #1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth for the eighth consecutive year, we invite you to continue your healthcare career with us at UT Southwestern.
Department Summary
The Advanced Practice Provider, Inpatient Acute Care Surgery position is focused on the management of acute care and general surgical patients primarily in the inpatient setting with some OR time.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate a passion for our mission to deliver high-quality patient care in a collaborative, learning environment and have a surgical background. Scheduled Hours: 4-10 hour shifts. Potential to cover weekends as needed. No call.
Veterans are encouraged to apply.
Education
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.
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 and resources for our valued patients and employees. Ranked as the #1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth for the eighth consecutive year, we invite you to continue your healthcare career with us at UT Southwestern.
Department Summary
The Advanced Practice Provider, Inpatient Acute Care Surgery position is focused on the management of acute care and general surgical patients primarily in the inpatient setting with some OR time.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate a passion for our mission to deliver high-quality patient care in a collaborative, learning environment and have a surgical background. Scheduled Hours: 4-10 hour shifts. Potential to cover weekends as needed. No call.
Veterans are encouraged to apply.
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.
- Licensure as Advanced Practice Registered Nurse by Texas State Board of Nursing. Authorization for prescriptive authority by the Texas Board of Nursing.
- Acute care certification required.
- Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) required. OR
- Licensed by the Texas Physician Assistant Board. AND
- Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certified by the American Heart Association or Red Cross based on the UT Southwestern policy for Advanced Practice Providers.
- 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.
- Accuracy and ability to exercise considerable judgment.
- Ability to maintain current customer service, clinical, and technical skills.
- Ability to identify opportunities and provide suggestions for improvements in departmental policy, procedures, and protocols.
- Proficient use of EMR in the delivery of care.
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.
Created: 2024-09-05
Reference: 804466
Country: United States
State: Texas
City: Dallas
ZIP: 75287
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