Pediatric Palliative Care
Where
Children's Health
Dallas, TX, United States
Description
Job Title & Specialty Area: Advanced Practice Practitioner- Palliative Care
Department: Palliative Care
Location: Primary location: Children's Medical Center Dallas: 1935 Medical District Drive Dallas, Texas 75235;
Shift: 8:00 AM-5:00 PM, Monday-Friday; 40 hours per week; Rotating on call
Additional Information: In this role you will primarily work in inpatient units at Children's Medical Center Dallas, with some visits to outpatient clinics as well as visits at Children's Medical Center Plano
Job Type: On-Site
Why Children’s Health?
At Children's Health, our mission is to Make Life Better for Children, and we recognize that their health plays a crucial role in achieving this goal.
Through our cutting-edge treatments and affiliation with UT Southwestern, we strive to deliver an extraordinary patient and family experience, ensuring that every moment, big or small, contributes to their overall well-being.
Our dedication to promoting children's health extends beyond our organization and encompasses the broader community. Together, we can make a significant difference in the lives of children and contribute to a brighter and healthier future for all.
Summary:
The Advanced Practice Practitioner functions as a health care provider within a particular specialty service providing age-appropriate care to a culturally diverse patient population. The Advanced Practice Practitioner works interdependently and independently within the health care team providing care that is family-centered as well as efficient, respectful of time, and fiscally responsible. This role supports the organizational mission of making life better for children by improving access to care, providing continuity of care as well as ensuring the delivery of quality care.
Provides direct clinical care in an expanded role guided by education, certification, licensure, clinical expertise and Prescriptive Authority Agreement or Delegation Protocol that incorporates comprehensive assessment skills, diagnostic ability, critical thinking, independent decision-making, collaborative management of health and illness problems, leadership within complex systems, and the ability to critically analyze and translate research findings into practice.
ADDITIONAL NOTES:
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) applicants must be licensed to practice as a Nurse Practitioner or Clinical Nurse Specialist by the Texas Board of Nursing (BON) prior to date of hire.
Advanced Practice Practitioners (APRNs and Physician Assistants PAs, collectively known as APPs) are required to be fully credentialed and privileged to practice clinically on or before their date of hire.
How You’ll Be Successful:
SPECIALTY SKILLS AND PROCEDURES
Manage a child's pain or other unpleasant symptoms, such as nausea or constipation.
Assist families in identifying goals and priorities and help with decision-making.
Provide emotional, social, educational and psychological support.
Help determine end-of-of lie choices if a child's diagnosis is considered terminal.
Help arrange supportive home care services and/or hospice services if needed.
WORK EXPERIENCE
At least 2 years job related experience preferred
At least 2 years experience in pediatrics or related specialized area of nursing preferred
EDUCATION
Graduate or professional work or advanced degree; or equivalent experience Advanced Professional Education to support required licensing required
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
APRN: Current licensure as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse in the State of Texas (or current valid Compact RN license) Upon Hire Req
PA: Current license issued by the Texas Physician Assistant Board. Upon Hire Req, Current certificate issued by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. Upon Hire Req
A Place Where You Belong
We put our people first. We welcome, value, and respect the beliefs, identities and experiences of our patients and colleagues. We are committed to delivering culturally effective care, creating meaningful partnerships in the communities we serve, and equipping and developing our team members to make Children’s Health a place where everyone can contribute.