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UT Southwestern Medical Center

Advanced Practice Provider, Pain Management Inpatient

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

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Overview

Advanced Practice Provider, Pain Management Inpatient at UT Southwestern Medical Center. Monday - Friday, daytime schedule. Veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. Job Summary

Our growing Anesthesiology team is seeking an experienced Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to provide exceptional care at Clements University Hospital (CUH) working in pain management. Responsibilities

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. Education

Graduate of a master’s degree or higher ARC-PA accredited Physician Assistant program, or Master’s degree or higher in nursing with completion of an accredited Advanced Practice Education Program. Graduate education and related Texas Board of Nursing authorization must be consistent with clinical practice area and patient population. Licensure and Certification

Certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) REQUIRED. Licensed by the Texas Physician Assistant Board. OR Licensure as Advanced Practice Registered Nurse by Texas State Board of Nursing with authorization for prescriptive authority and Acute Care certification. Current applicable American Heart Association or American Red Cross Life Support certification(s) (ACLS) based on UT Southwestern policy for Advanced Practice Providers. Job Duties (continued)

As above; continues with the responsibilities listed in the original scope including ongoing clinical duties and patient care activities as defined by department policy. 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. To the extent this position requires access to critical infrastructure, the ability to maintain security is a minimum qualification to be hired and to continue employment. 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 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. Location and Job Details

Primary Location: Texas-Dallas-5323 Harry Hines Blvd Work Locations: 5323 Harry Hines Blvd Job: Advanced Practice Provider Organization: 410000 - AN-Department Administration Schedule: Full-time Shift: Day Job Employee Status: Regular Job Type: Standard

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