Cardiovascular ICU Nocturnal PRN Advanced Practice Provider

The Dell Medical School in conjunction with Ascension Texas, is seeking Advanced Practice Nurses or Physician Assistants to be part of the Institute for Cardiovascular Health. These individuals will work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to serve the growing need of the regional adult population to deliver world class adult cardiovascular and thoracic surgical care.

In close collaboration with supervising physicians, provides for the expansion of individualized healthcare services by diagnosing and treating adult cardiovascular and thoracic conditions. The Advanced Practice Professional (APP) will split clinical time between the telemetry floor and the clinic providing patient-centered, competent, compassionate, and professional care in both out-patient and in-patient settings.

• →Obtains patient history and performs assessment via observation, interview and examination. Orders, performs and interprets diagnostic studies. Performs health assessments, screening, and patient care.
• →Provides direct treatment and management of conditions via prescriptive authority or referral to other healthcare providers or community resources.
• →Documents delivery of health care and nursing processes in accordance with specific specialty area standards and network nursing policy.
• →Participates in orientation and education of staff and students.
• →Other related functions as assigned

• Graduate of an accredited training program and board certified by the respective accreditation body

• Physician Assistant with board certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) and licensed through the Texas Medical Board

• Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner with Prescriptive Authority and board certification through the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board (AANPCB) or American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) and licensed through the Texas Board of Nursing

• Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate

• Cardiovascular and thoracic experience preferred

• Ability to work efficiently and flexibly in a fast-paced environment with minimal guidance

• Ability to address individuals and information with a high degree of sensitivity and confidentiality in various situations

• Capacity to work well with physicians and other care providers as part of a multi-disciplinary healthcare delivery team

$90.5/hr.+ depending on qualifications

• 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

• Resume/CV

• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor

• Letter of interest

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A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

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