Advanced Practice Provider I, Pediatric Hemodialysis, OP

Advanced Practice Provider I, Pediatric Hemodialysis, OP (943266) Advanced Practice Provider (APP) in the Nephrology Division will serve as a clinical expert and primary coordinator for children and adolescents with End Stage Renal Disease, providing high‑quality care for pediatric hemodialysis patients. Job Summary As an APP, you will work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team that includes nephrologists, nurses, and allied health professionals across inpatient and outpatient settings to manage and improve coordination of care for hemodialysis patients, demonstrating critical thinking and clinical expertise in an acute setting. Scheduled Hours 8 or 10 hour shifts (no weekends or holidays) Experience and Education Master's degree in nursing or higher degree and documentation of completion of an accredited Advanced Practice Education Program and graduate education; 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. Licenses/Certifications Advanced Practice RN (CPNP‑AC or CPNP‑PC) 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 certified licensed by the Texas Physician Assistant Board (PA‑C) upon hire. 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 outpatient hemodialysis experience 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. 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