Job Summary

The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) will be working in a position primarily responsible for the care of pediatric patients with hematologic, oncologic, immunologic, or other diagnosis requiring stem cell transplant. The APP is responsible for the assessment, diagnosis, treatment, management, education, consultation, and health promotion and care coordination for patients and families throughout the hospital system. This position requires a high degree of critical thinking and flexibility.

Scheduled Hours: Variable rotating 12-hour shifts including nights and weekends required.

Why UT Southwestern

Join UT Southwestern on our mission to educate, discover, and heal. With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, we are committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, the Department of Pediatrics strives to provide the best possible care and resources for the community. Named by U.S News & World Hospital as one of the nation's best pediatric hospitals and #21 in the nation for Pulmonology, Children's Medical Center Dallas and UT Southwestern Pediatric Group is dedicated to serving the needs of pediatric patients and conducting research to provide leading-edge care for the Dallas/Fort Worth community. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern Advanced Practice Provider team where you'll discover teamwork, professionalism, and consistent opportunities for growth.

Experience and Education

*Master's degree or higher in nursing, documentation of completion of accredited Advanced Practice Education Program. Graduate education and related Texas Board of Nursing authorization must be consistent with clinical practice area and patient population. OR

*Graduate of a Master's degree or higher Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant(ARC-PA) accredited Physician Assistant program.

*Previous hematology oncology or stem cell experience as a pediatric provider preferred.

*New grads who completed a pediatric clinical rotation in hematology oncology or stem cell transplant or with previous nursing experience required.

Licensure/Certification

*Licensure as a Pediatric Advanced Practice Registered Nurse by Texas State Board of Nursing. Authorization for prescriptive authority by the Texas Board of Nursing.