Advanced Practice Provider II, Pediatric Nephrology, Inpatient Consult, Dallas

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, Nephrology Inpatient Consult 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 Practitioner and Advanced Practice Providers. 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. 20 in the nation for pediatric nephrology, our team of experts are dedicated to providing comprehensive kidney care for children. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern pediatric APP team where you’ll discover teamwork, professionalism, and consistent opportunities for growth. Job Summary The Advanced Practice Provider will be working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team within the UT Southwestern Pediatric Nephrology division at Children’s Health, Dallas to provide comprehensive care to pediatric patients who suffer from renal disorders. This position will demonstrate a high degree of critical thinking and clinical expertise in working with pediatric patients in the inpatient setting. The Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant is responsible for assessment, diagnosis, treatment, management education, consultation, and health promotion and care coordination for patients and families. *New Grad Rate $136,500* Scheduled Hours: Variable 10-13° shifts (including nights, weekends, call and holiday rotations) Required Experience and Education Master's degree in nursing or Higher degree and Documentation of completion of accredited Advanced Practice Education Program and Graduate education and related Texas Board of Nursing authorization must be consistent with clinical practice area and patient population. OR 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. Licenses/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. OR National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) and certified licensed by the Texas Physician Assistant Board (PA-C) upon hire. AND Current Basic Life Support (BLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certified by the American Heart Association or Red Cross based on the UT Southwestern policy for Advanced Practice Providers upon hire. Preferred Experience Pediatric nephrology experience as a provider preferred. 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. 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. Primary Location Texas-Dallas-5323 Harry Hines Blvd Work Locations 5323 Harry Hines Blvd Organization 723002 - HSA-APP Peds Other Schedule Full-time Employee Status Regular Job Type Standard Job Posting Jul 30, 2026, 2:34:43 AM #J-18808-Ljbffr UT Southwestern Medical Center