Congenital Pediatric Advanced Practice Provider

Description Specialization:Pediatric CardiologyCongenital Cardiac SurgeryJob Summary:Medical City Children's Congenital Heart Surgery Center is seeking a full time Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join their premier group.Qualified Candidates: Graduate of an accredited school of nursingGraduate of an accredited Pediatric Nurse Practitioner-Acute Care Program or Physician Assistant programCurrent Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) Licensure or PA licensureCurrent Nurse Practitioner certification in Pediatric Acute Care Current provider card in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS); PALS provider card as required by department and facilityEligible for hospital privilegesPrevious experience with Pediatric Cardiac ICU or Congenital Heart Surgery required Job Responsibilities and Qualifications: Functions independently to perform age-appropriate history and physical and ongoing clinical assessments for complex acute, critical, and chronically ill perioperative and post-operative patientsOrders and interprets diagnostic and therapeutic tests relative to patient’s age-specific needs such as x-rays, EKGs and laboratory testsProvides relevant management, referrals, counseling, and education to patients, families and caregivers related to patient’s condition and current carePrescribes appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalitiesDemonstrates proficiency in technical/procedural skills, as appropriate based on specialty and trainingFacilitates the patient’s transition within and between health care settings, e.g. admitting, transferring, and discharging patientsProficient use of EMR in the delivery of careOrganizes and participates in weekly Multidisciplinary Case Conferences Monday-Friday day position with shared call responsibilities Incentive/Benefits Package: Employed positionCompetitive salaryComprehensive benefits package including 401k and paid malpracticePaid time off, CME, and dues allowance About Medical City Children's Congenital Heart Surgery: Our dedicated team of pediatric congenital heart disease specialists and surgeons provide meticulous and compassionate, multi-disciplinary approach in caring for the special needs of both mom and babyOur expert team, including board-certified surgeons and nurse practitioners, bring expertise in congenital heart surgery, achieving outcomes for patients that surpass national standards About Medical City Children's Hospital: 100 NICU beds and a 12-bed dedicated congenital heart unit with a 12-bed step down unitThey cover a robust number of neonates with complex congenital heart disease, some adults, and no transplantsThe Congenital Heart Program at Medical City Children’s performs over 250 cardiac surgical cases each year in addition to the utilization of the interventional catheterization lab and electrophysiology labThe Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CICU) at Medical City Children’s is a dedicated 12-bed unit with a 7-bed overflow/stepdown housed alongside the largest Level IV NICU in the Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) metroplexLevel IV NICULevel I PICULevel IV Maternal DesignationCongenital Heart CenterFetal surgeryMaternal fetal instituteScoliosis and spine careAdult hospital on the same campusDFWChild Readers - Best hospital to have a babyDFWChild Readers - Best childbirth classes in Dallas CountyU.S. News & World Report - Best hospital in Texas Additional Information: - Specialty: Pediatric Cardiology - Location: Dallas, Texas 75230 - Contact: About the Company: Medical City Dallas has been in the heart of Dallas since 1974. With desirable market demographics, an excellent payor mix, and a growing market – it is easy to see why physicians come to practice here. On Dec. 8, 2003, Medical City joined an elite group of hospitals nationwide that have achieved the American Nurses Association's Magnet Recognition, the most prestigious designation of excellence in nursing services.  Medical City Dallas is an 899-bed hospital recognized for its leading-edge medical facilities and commitment to excellence in patient care. Located in Dallas, Texas, the medical team consists of more than 1,400 physicians, many of whom are world-renowned experts in their fields.