NP - Academic - 15582993

UT Southwestern Medical Center • Dallas, TX

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Our growing Anesthesiology team is seeking an experienced Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to provide exceptional care at Clements University Hospital (CUH) working in pain management. We are looking for a skilled provider with a background in inpatient pain management or addictionology. Monday – Friday, daytime schedule. Veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. BENEFITS UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include: 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 Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!

Requirements

• Certification by the National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) Certification required.
• Licensed by the Texas Physician Assistant Board.
• ORLicensure as Advanced Practice Registered Nurse by Texas State Board of Nursing.
• Authorization for prescriptive authority by the Texas Board of Nursing.
• Acute Care certification.
• Current applicable (ACLS) American Heart Association or American Red Cross Life Support certification(s) based on UT Southwestern policy for Advanced Practice Providers.

Nice To Haves

• skilled provider with a background in inpatient pain management or addictionology

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed