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Pediatric Cardiac Critical Care And Congenital Heart Disease, Night Shift Advanc

UT Austin, Austin, TX, United States


Overview
Dell Medical School in conjunction with Dell Children's Medical Center of Central Texas (DCMCCT) is seeking Physician Assistants with cardiac critical care credentials to serve the growing need of the regional pediatric population, delivering world‑class pediatric cardiac critical care.

Responsibilities

Counsels and educates cardiac critical care patients and their families/caregivers concerning health conditions, treatment options and community resources.

Documents delivery of cardiac critical health care and nursing processes in accordance with care standards and network nursing policy.

Participates in orientation and education of staff and students.

Obtains cardiac critical care patient history and performs assessment via observation, interview and examination.

Orders, performs, and interprets diagnostic studies for cardiac critical care patients; performs health assessments, screening, and patient care.

Provides direct treatment and management of cardiac critical care conditions via prescriptive authority or referral to other healthcare providers or community resources and engages in discharge planning.

Other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications
Physician's Assistant or Licensed Registered Nurse credentialed from the Texas Board of Nursing. Licensed Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner with Prescriptive Authority specializing in Cardiac Critical Care. Credentialed from the Texas Board of Nursing in Acute Care nursing. Experience caring for children with complex congenital and acquired heart disease in a Pediatric and Congenital Critical Care Unit. Highly proficient in Microsoft Office applications. Ability to work efficiently and flexibly in a fast‑paced environment with minimal guidance. Capacity to work well with physicians and other care providers as part of a multi‑disciplinary healthcare delivery team. Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Salary
$120,000+ depending on qualifications.

Working Conditions

Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation

Use of manual dexterity

Lifting and moving

Uniforms and/or personal protection equipment (furnished)

May work around standard office conditions

May work around biohazards

Background Checks
A criminal history background check will be required for finalists under consideration for this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer
The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

Employment Eligibility Verification
If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I‑9 form and present acceptable and original documentation to prove identity and authorization to work in the United States no later than the third day of employment. Failure to comply may result in loss of employment.

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