JOB SUMMARYTo promote, provide and maintain patient care in association with collaborating/ delegating physician(s) and in partnership with a multi-disciplinary healthcare team; consistent with Texas Board of Nursing authorization for clinical practice area and patient population. Veterans encouraged to apply!
This position is Monday - Friday. Vascular medicine or vascular surgery experience preferred.BENEFITSUT 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!
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATIONRequired- Education
Master's Degree 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.
- Licenses and Certifications
(ANP) ADVANCED NURSE PRACTITIONER by Texas State Board of Nursing and
Authorization for prescriptive authority by the Texas Board of Nursing. and
Must hold and maintain current applicable life support certification(s) based on UT Southwestern guidelines for Advanced Practice Providers.
Preferred- Experience
1 year relevant clinical experience.
Vascular medicine or vascular surgery experience preferred.
JOB DUTIES- Obtains and records complete medical history.
- Performs physical exams according to departmental protocols.
- Obtains and interprets laboratory tests according to departmental protocols.
- Assesses patient database and identifies biopsychosocial needs.
- Develops and implements patient management plans, following nursing processes and procedures identified in standing orders.
- Recognizes deviations from normal in-body systems and refers to appropriate medical/social resources.
- Initiates and manages preventative healthcare services.
- Provides relevant counseling and education to patients and significant others within role limitations.
- Facilitates teamwork through planned group processes, i.e. workshops, seminars, and staff meetings.
- Duties performed may include one or more of the following core functions:
- Directly interacting with or caring for patients
- Directly interacting with or caring for human-subjects research participants
- Regularly maintaining, modifying, releasing or similarly affecting patient records (including patient financial records)
- Regularly modifying, releasing or similarly affecting human-subjects research records.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities- Ability to identify opportunities and provide suggestions for improvements in departmental policy, procedures, and protocols.
- Ability to maintain current customer service, clinical, and technical skills.
- Accuracy and ability to exercise considerable judgment.
- Proficient use of EMR in the delivery of care
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONSWorking Conditions- Clinical Setting
- Hospital Setting
- May be exposed to body fluids and infectious diseases
Salary InformationSalary is commensurate with education, skills, and relevant experience.
