Job Description
Details Client Name UT Southwestern Medical Center
Job Type Permanent
Offering Advanced Practice
Profession NP
Specialty Nephrology
Job ID 20148199
Shift Details Shift Full Time Days
Scheduled Hours 40
Job Order Details Start Date 11/04/2025
Duration 0
Job Description To 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. The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) will be responsible for the treatment and care of patients assigned to the Chronic Kidney Disease outpatient clinic. This position will demonstrate a high degree of critical thinking and clinical expertise in working with chronic kidney disease patients in an outpatient setting. The APP is responsible for the assessment, diagnosis, treatment, management, education, consultation, and health promotion and care coordination for patients and families.
BENEFITS
UT 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
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
Required
• Education
Master's Degree in Nursing or
Higher degree in nursing and
Documentation of completion of accredited Advanced Practice Education Program and
Graduate education and related Texas Board of Nursing authorization must be consistent with clinical practice area and patient population.
• Licenses and Certifications
(APRN) Advanced Practice RN by Texas State Board of Nursing Upon Hire and
Authorization for prescriptive authority by the Texas Board of Nursing Upon Hire and
Current applicable (BLS) American Heart Association Life Support certification(s) based on UT Southwestern policy for Advanced Practice Providers Upon Hire
Preferred
• Experience
1 year relevant clinical experience.
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.
SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT
Security
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information. To the extent this position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the critical infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired and to continue to be employed in the position.
EEO Statement
UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.
Client Details Address 5323 Harry Hines Blvd
City Dallas
State TX
Zip Code 75390
Job Tags
Permanent employment, Full time, Shift work,