UT Southwestern Medical Center
Advanced Practice Provider, Pediatric Cardiac Tracheostomy and Ventilator
UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas, United States, 75215
Overview
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, Cardiac Tracheostomy & Ventilator Why UT Southwestern? Join UT Southwestern on our mission to educate, discover, and heal. With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas–Fort Worth, Texas, we are committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. Our Office of Advanced Practice Providers (OAPP) supports more than 1,000 Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants. Working in collaboration with UT Southwestern pediatric faculty across Children’s Health and UT Southwestern hospitals and ambulatory clinics, our APPs are part of a multidisciplinary team providing the highest-quality patient care. UT Southwestern Children’s Health has earned national rankings and is recognized as a top pediatric hospital in Dallas–Fort Worth and the region. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern cardiothoracic APP team where you’ll discover teamwork, professionalism, and opportunities for growth.
Job Summary
The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) will serve as a key member of a multidisciplinary Tracheostomy and Ventilator Program within the Pediatric Heart Center. This high-risk population includes pediatric patients with congenital heart disease requiring tracheostomies and long-term mechanical ventilation. The APP will support inpatient and outpatient care, facilitate transitions between care settings, and help drive early interventions via remote monitoring. The Nurse Practitioner and Physician Assistant are responsible for the assessment, diagnosis, treatment, management, education, consultation, and health promotion and care coordination for patients and their families. This dedicated role includes procedural responsibilities, family and provider education, and collaboration with pulmonary and cardiology specialists. The APP will also help grow the program through quality improvement efforts and protocol development.
Scheduled Hours
Mon – Fri, 10-hour shifts
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 Learn more about these and other UT Southwestern employee benefits
Experience and Education
Required Education
Master's degree or higher in nursing, with documented completion of an accredited Advanced Practice Education Program. Graduate education and related Texas Board of Nursing authorization must be consistent with the clinical practice area and patient population. OR Graduate of a Master’s degree or higher ARC-PA accredited Physician Assistant program. Licenses/Certifications
Licensure as a Pediatric Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (CPNP-AC) by the Texas State Board of Nursing. Authorization for prescriptive authority by the Texas Board of Nursing. OR Certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA). Licensed by the Texas Physician Assistant Board (PA-C). AND Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification by the American Heart Association or Red Cross based on UT Southwestern policy for Advanced Practice Providers. Preferred Experience
Pediatric congenital heart failure, tracheostomy and ventilator management, cardiac ICU experience preferred. 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.
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.
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Pediatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, Cardiac Tracheostomy & Ventilator Why UT Southwestern? Join UT Southwestern on our mission to educate, discover, and heal. With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas–Fort Worth, Texas, we are committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. Our Office of Advanced Practice Providers (OAPP) supports more than 1,000 Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants. Working in collaboration with UT Southwestern pediatric faculty across Children’s Health and UT Southwestern hospitals and ambulatory clinics, our APPs are part of a multidisciplinary team providing the highest-quality patient care. UT Southwestern Children’s Health has earned national rankings and is recognized as a top pediatric hospital in Dallas–Fort Worth and the region. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern cardiothoracic APP team where you’ll discover teamwork, professionalism, and opportunities for growth.
Job Summary
The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) will serve as a key member of a multidisciplinary Tracheostomy and Ventilator Program within the Pediatric Heart Center. This high-risk population includes pediatric patients with congenital heart disease requiring tracheostomies and long-term mechanical ventilation. The APP will support inpatient and outpatient care, facilitate transitions between care settings, and help drive early interventions via remote monitoring. The Nurse Practitioner and Physician Assistant are responsible for the assessment, diagnosis, treatment, management, education, consultation, and health promotion and care coordination for patients and their families. This dedicated role includes procedural responsibilities, family and provider education, and collaboration with pulmonary and cardiology specialists. The APP will also help grow the program through quality improvement efforts and protocol development.
Scheduled Hours
Mon – Fri, 10-hour shifts
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 Learn more about these and other UT Southwestern employee benefits
Experience and Education
Required Education
Master's degree or higher in nursing, with documented completion of an accredited Advanced Practice Education Program. Graduate education and related Texas Board of Nursing authorization must be consistent with the clinical practice area and patient population. OR Graduate of a Master’s degree or higher ARC-PA accredited Physician Assistant program. Licenses/Certifications
Licensure as a Pediatric Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (CPNP-AC) by the Texas State Board of Nursing. Authorization for prescriptive authority by the Texas Board of Nursing. OR Certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA). Licensed by the Texas Physician Assistant Board (PA-C). AND Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification by the American Heart Association or Red Cross based on UT Southwestern policy for Advanced Practice Providers. Preferred Experience
Pediatric congenital heart failure, tracheostomy and ventilator management, cardiac ICU experience preferred. 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.
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.
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