Pediatric 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 advanced practice providers (APPs.) 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.  Recognized as the top pediatric hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth by U.S. News & World Report, Children’s Health has earned national rankings in all eleven specialty areas as well as best children’s hospital in North Texas. Tied for No. 15 in the nation for pediatric cardiology and heart surgery, our experts at The Heart Center have helped thousands of children with heart conditions lead happier, healthier lives. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern cardiothoracic APP team where you’ll discover teamwork, professionalism, and consistent 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 APP is 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° 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

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Experience and Education

Required

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. OR

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

Licenses/Certifications

·         Licensure as a Pediatric Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (CPNP-AC) by Texas State Board of Nursing. Authorization for prescriptive authority by the Texas Board of Nursing. OR

·         Certification by the National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) certification required. Licensed by the Texas Physician Assistant Board (PA-C). AND

·         Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certified by the American Heart Association or Red Cross based on the 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.