UT Southwestern Medical Center Hiring for Advanced Practice Provider, Urgent Care PRN at Dallas, TX  Full Time

With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees.

Job Summary

This is a PRN opportunity to join a team of Emergency Medicine professionals providing care at Parkland Urgent care. Parkland’s Urgent Care functions as a free-standing ER. If you thrive in a fast-paced setting and want to be a part of a dynamic team providing care in Emergency Medicine, this could be for you! You will be scheduled for two to three shifts per month, 12hr shifts. Flexibility is essential. Two years’ experience in Emergency Room or Urgent Care setting preferred. We’re looking for a Family Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant. Veterans encouraged to apply.

Experience and Education

• 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.

• Licensure as Advanced Practice Registered Nurse by Texas State Board of Nursing. Authorization for prescriptive authority by the Texas Board of Nursing. Current applicable American Heart Association or Red Cross Life Support certification(s) based on UT Southwestern policy for Advanced Practice Providers. OR

• Graduate of a Master’s degree or higher Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician (ARC-PA) accredited Physician Assistant program.

• Certification by the National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) Certification required.

• Licensed by the Texas Physician Assistant Board. Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certified by the American Heart Association or Red Cross based on UT Southwestern policy for Advanced Practice Providers.

• Two Yearsrelevant clinical experience in Emergency Room

Job Duties

• 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.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities of Position

• Accuracy and ability to exercise considerable judgment.

• Ability to maintain current customer service, clinical, and technical skills.

• Ability to identify opportunities and provide suggestions for improvements in departmental policy, procedures, and protocols.

• Proficient use of EMR in the delivery of care Working Conditions

• Work is performed primarily in a clinical environment. The incumbent may be exposed to body fluids and infectious diseases.

• Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents in lieu of stated minimums require prior approval of Vice President for Human Resources Administration or his/her designee.

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This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code *51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

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