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Position Summary

We are looking for an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our Neurocritical Care Unit at Clements University Hospital and Texas Health Dallas. The NCC unit at CUH is a 24 bed ICU that requires 24/7 APP coverage. Schedule is rotating days, nights, and weekends 6 – 6 or 7-7. Veterans are encouraged to apply. 

Education

• Graduate of a Master’s degree or higher Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) accredited Physician Assistant program. OR 
• 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. 

Licensure and Certification

• Certification by the National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) Certification required. Licensed by the Texas Physician Assistant Board. OR 
• 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. 
• Current applicable American Heart Association or American Red Cross Life Support certification(s) based on UT Southwestern policy for Advanced Practice Providers. 

Experience

• One-year relevant Neurology Critical Care experience strongly 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 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. 

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• 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.

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.