Advanced Practice Provider II, Pediatric Emergency, Nocturnist

Job Summary The Nocturnist Pediatric Advanced Care Provider (APP) will be working with a multidisciplinary team within the UT Southwestern Pediatric Emergency Medicine division at Children's Hospital in Dallas to provide comprehensive care to pediatric patients who present with a wide variety of illnesses and injuries. This position will require a high degree of critical thinking and clinical expertise in working with pediatric patients in the emergency department setting. The Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant is responsible for the assessment, diagnosis, treatment, management, education, consultation, and health promotion and care coordination for patients and their families. *New Grad Rate $136,500* Benefits Variable 13‑hour shifts, including weekends and holidays 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 Educational Requirements Master's degree in nursing or higher and documentation of completion of an accredited Advanced Practice Education Program and related Texas Board of Nursing authorization consistent with clinical practice area and patient population Master's degree graduate of a Master's or higher Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) accredited Physician Assistant program Prior Experience Previous Advanced Practice Provider experience in the ED preferred Licenses and Certifications Advanced Practice RN (CPNP‑AC) by Texas State Board of Nursing upon hire and authorization for prescriptive authority by the Texas Board of Nursing upon hire National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) and licensed by the Texas Physician Assistant Board (PA‑C) upon hire Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification by the American Heart Association or Red Cross, based on UT Southwestern policy for Advanced Practice Providers, upon hire Job Duties Diagnoses and treats critically ill patients, develops and manages treatment plans, and performs advanced procedures Develops and implements treatment plans for patients 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 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. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, including sexual harassment, age, disability, citizenship, and veteran status. In addition, it is UT Southwestern policy to prohibit discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. #J-18808-Ljbffr The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center