Advanced Practice Provider, Nutrition Services

4 weeks ago

Dallas, United States University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Full time

Why UT Southwestern?

With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care and resources for our valued patients and employees. Ranked as the #1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth for the eighth consecutive year, we invite you to continue your healthcare career with us at UT Southwestern.

Department Summary

The Nutrition Support Team (NST) APP works within the multidisciplinary nutrition support team. This team is comprised of nutrition support dietitians, APPs, pharmacists, and physicians. As a team, they evaluate nutrition status and determine malnutrition risk, recommend appropriate nutrition support modality (enteral versus parenteral), monitor and treat electrolyte disturbances, order specialized nutrition support including macro and micronutrients, and evaluate tolerance of recommendations.The NST APP also leads the enteral access team which manages consults for enteral access placement to recommend and coordinate placement for long term enteral access which includes DHT, surgical G tubes, G-J tubes, and coordination of care with other enteral access teams (IR, GI) Conducts and documents comprehensive initial and ongoing physical examinations based on age and diagnosis, including psychological status. The overarching goal is to address nutritional needs amongst the inpatient at Clements University Hospital along with the Cancer Care Clinic.

*Veterans are encouraged to apply.

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.

Licensure and Certification

  • Licensure as Advanced Practice Registered Nurse by Texas State Board of Nursing. Authorization for prescriptive authority by the Texas Board of Nursing.
  • Acute care certification required. OR
  • Licensed by the Texas Physician Assistant Board. AND
  • Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certified by the American Heart Association or Red Cross based on the UT Southwestern policy for Advanced Practice Providers.

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 and 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 and/or clinical research protocols 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.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

  • Accuracy and ability to exercise considerable judgment.
  • Ability to maintain current customer service, clinical, and technical skills.
  • Ability to identify opportunities and provide suggestions for improvements in departmental policy, procedures, and protocols.
  • Proficient use of EMR in the delivery of care.

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code *51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

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.

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
    • Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits

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