ADV PRAC RN PSYCHIATRY - HYB

UT Southwestern Medical Center • Plano, TX

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About The Position

UT Southwestern is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider for the Pediatric Eating Disorders Unit at Children’s Medical Center in Plano. The unit provides integrated clinical services for pediatric patients receiving inpatient and partial hospitalization care. The role offers the opportunity to work on a multidisciplinary team of physicians, therapists, dietitians, and nurses.

The position provides care in clinic and inpatient settings across the continuum of care. The provider takes medical histories, performs examinations, orders and interprets diagnostic tests, treats illnesses, prescribes medication, and educates patients and families. The role also includes developing and evaluating patient care plans, providing referrals and counseling, contributing to quality improvement and research activities, and applying evidence-based practices.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in nursing or a higher degree in nursing.
• Documentation of completion of an accredited Advanced Practice Education Program.
• Graduate education and related Texas Board of Nursing authorization must be consistent with the clinical practice area and patient population.
• Advanced Practice RN licensure through the Texas State Board of Nursing upon hire.
• Prescriptive authority authorization through the Texas Board of Nursing upon hire.
• Current applicable American Heart Association Life Support certification(s), based on UT Southwestern policy for Advanced Practice Providers, upon hire.
• Ability to maintain accuracy and exercise considerable judgment.
• Proficiency using an EMR in the delivery of care.

Nice To Haves

• One year of relevant clinical experience.
• Experience with psychiatric assessment and treatment of children and adolescents.
• Experience treating medical patients with cognitive, behavioral, and emotional needs, including medical management.
• Commitment to an academic career.

Responsibilities

• Provide care across clinic and inpatient settings while balancing productivity, quality, and operational performance.
• Take medical histories, perform examinations, order and interpret diagnostic tests, treat illnesses, prescribe medication, and educate patients and families.
• Conduct and document comprehensive initial and ongoing physical examinations based on age and diagnosis, including assessment of psychological status.
• Use clinical data and evidence to develop, implement, and evaluate patient care plans, including ordering and interpreting laboratory, radiology, and other diagnostic studies and results.
• Demonstrate technical and procedural skills appropriate to the specialty and training.
• Provide management, referrals, counseling, and education to patients, families, and caregivers regarding current care and preventive health measures.
• Participate in quality-related initiatives, group processes, workshops, seminars, and staff meetings to improve clinical and system performance.
• Collaborate on research projects and protocols and apply evidence-based best practices to patient care.
• Identify opportunities and suggest improvements to departmental policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Maintain current customer service, clinical, and technical skills.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• PPO medical plan available on day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage.
• Preventive healthcare coverage at 100% with no copay.
• Paid time off available on day one.
• Retirement programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS).
• Paid parental leave.
• Wellness programs.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) qualified employer.
• On-site childcare.
• Paid holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time