Advanced Practice Provider – Cardiac Acute Care
| Company | University of Texas – Austin |
|---|---|
| Location | Austin, TX, USA |
| Salary | $120000 – $120000 |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Master’s |
| Experience Level | Mid Level |
Requirements
- Licensed Registered Nurse credentialed from the Texas Board of Nursing.
- Licensed Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner with Prescriptive Authority specializing in Prescriptive Authority credentialed from the Texas Board of Nursing.
- Licensed Physician Assistant credentialed from the Texas Medical Board.
- Experience as an acute care nurse practitioner or physician assistant.
- Master’s degree.
- Experience in caring for adults with complex congenital and acquired heart disease.
Responsibilities
- 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.
- Counsels and educates patients and their families/caregivers concerning health conditions, treatment options and 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.
Preferred Qualifications
- Highly proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
- 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.