Advanced Practice Provider, Pediatric Leukemia

UT Southwestern Medical Center•Dallas, TX

20h•Onsite

About The Position

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 Practitioners and Physician Assistant. 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 Pauline Allen Gill Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders at Children’s Health and UT Southwestern Medical Center is one of the largest pediatric hematology/oncology programs in the United States built on collaboration, innovation, and a shared commitment to extraordinary care for every patient and family we serve. As an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) within the Pauline Allen Gill Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders, you’ll join a multidisciplinary team that includes world-class hematologists, oncologists, nurses, and allied health professionals working together across inpatient, procedural, and ambulatory settings. APPs in the Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders practice at the top of their license, serving as essential members of the care team who bridge advanced clinical expertise with compassionate, family-centered care.

Requirements

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.
Graduate of a Master's degree or higher Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) accredited Physician Assistant program.
Advanced Practice RN (CPNP-AC, 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.

Nice To Haves

Pediatric APP oncology clinic experience preferred

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 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.