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UT Southwestern Medical Center

Advanced Practice Provider, Inpatient Neurosurgery

UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas, United States, 75215

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Advanced Practice Provider, Inpatient Neurosurgery

UT Southwestern Medical Center’s Department of Neurosciences is seeking an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our Neurosurgery team in the inpatient setting. No clinic or Operating Room (OR). Schedule:

Monday-Friday, 3-12 hour shifts, 5:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., no call, no weekends or holidays. Benefits

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 UT Southwestern employee benefits Required Experience and Education

Master’s degree or higher in nursing, or graduate education and related Texas Board of Nursing authorization consistent with clinical practice area and patient population; documented completion of accredited Advanced Practice Education Program Acute Care Certification Required. OR graduate of a Master’s degree or higher with an ARC-PA accredited Physician Assistant program Licenses and Certifications

Licensure as Advanced Practice Registered Nurse by Texas State Board of Nursing with prescriptive authority OR licensed by the Texas Physician Assistant Board Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification by the American Heart Association or Red Cross per 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 Synthesize data and utilize 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 appropriate to 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 to improve clinical and system practice performance Collaborates in research projects and protocols; applies evidence-based best practices to patient care Performs other duties as assigned Security and EEO Statement

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information. UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to equal opportunity and prohibits unlawful discrimination including race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status. Location and Employment Details

Primary Location: Texas-Dallas-5323 Harry Hines Blvd Work Locations: 5323 Harry Hines Blvd Job: Advanced Practice Provider Organization: 416004 - NS-Adult Neurosurgery Schedule: Full-time Shift: Day Job Employee Status: Regular Job Type: Standard

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