Pediatric Intermediate Care Unit
 
Job Summary

The Pediatric Advanced Practice Provider (APP) works collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team with the division of Pediatric Critical Care at the Medical Center (practice sites at the Dallas and Plano campuses). This position primarily functions in the Intermediate Care Unit for patients with a complex anatomy and physiology. The patients housed in the Intermediate Care Unit no longer require intensive care level support but do require more support than feasible on the general floor. This position requires a high degree of autonomy, critical thinking, and clinical expertise in working with complex and critically ill pediatric patients. The APP is responsible for the assessment, diagnosis, treatment, education, consultation, and health promotion and care coordination for patients and their families.

Locations: Dallas or Plano TX
Scheduled Hours: Variable Shifts (including nights, weekends, and rotating holidays)
Compensation: Starting 120k+ / yr DOE
*Extensive Benefit Package
Relocation available
Sign on available

Experience and 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.
• Graduate of a Master’s degree or higher Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) accredited Physician Assistant program.
• One year of pediatric experience as an Advanced Practice Provider in PICU, ICU, or ER preferred. .

Licensure/Certification
 

• Licensure as Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (CPNP-AC) by Texas State Board of Nursing. Authorization for prescriptive authority by the Texas Board of Nursing. OR
• Licensed by the Texas Physician Assistant Board. 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.

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 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.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities of Position
 

• Strong Pediatric knowledge
• Ability to work autonomously
• 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

Working Conditions

Work is performed primarily in a clinical environment.  The incumbent may be exposed to body fluids and infectious diseases.
Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents in lieu of stated minimums require prior approval of Vice President for Human Resources Administration or his/her designee.
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.