Congenital Heart Surgery Advanced Practice Provider
Updated 11/18/25
1501 Red River Street, Austin, Texas, 78712, United States
Nurse Practitioner
Pediatrics
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Job at a glance
Degree Required
Other
Position Type
Full-Time
Work Environment
Inpatient
Outpatient
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job description
Job description
Dell Medical School in conjunction with Dell Children's Medical Center of Central Texas (DCMCCT), is seeking Advanced Practice Nurses (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) with cardiac critical care credentials to be part of the Texas Center for Pediatric and Congenital Heart Disease, working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to serve the growing need of the regional pediatric population, delivering world class pediatric cardiac critical care.
The Dell Medical School is especially interested in qualified candidates who can contribute to excellence within the health learning system.
The Dell Medical School is especially interested in qualified candidates who can contribute to excellence within the health learning system.
Job Responsibilities
In collaboration with supervising physicians, the Advanced Practice Provider, Congenital Heart Surgery provides for the expansion of individualized healthcare services by diagnosing and treating pediatric and congenital heart conditions at the Texas Center for Pediatric and Congenital Heart Disease
Responsibilities
Counsels and educates congenital heart surgery patients and their families/ caregivers concerning health conditions, treatment options and community resources.
Documents delivery of cardiac critical health care and nursing processes in accordance with care standards and network nursing policy.
Participates in orientation and education of staff and students.
Obtains congenital heart surgery patient history and performs assessment via observation, interview and examination.
Orders, performs and interprets diagnostic studies for congenital heart surgery patients. Performs health assessments, screening, and patient care.
Provides direct treatment and management of congenital heart conditions via prescriptive authority or referral to other healthcare providers or community resources. Engages in discharge planning.
We provide a comprehensive and competitive compensation and benefits package designed to attract individuals with exceptional clinical skills.
• 100% employer-paid PPO medical plan with prescription drug coverage, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment coverage, and malpractice insurance
• Vision and dental plans, flexible spending accounts, voluntary group life insurance, and both short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Comprehensive retirement plan through the Teacher Retirement System, along with additional voluntary options to enhance your financial security
• Generous paid time off, including sick leave and holiday pay, along with compensatory time and wellness initiatives
• On-site childcare and various other benefits to support our employees
This is an exciting opportunity for professional growth, featuring mentorship, development programs, and merit-based increases.
Qualifications
Physician's Assistant or Licensed Registered Nurse credentialed from the Texas Board of Nursing.
Licensed Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner with Prescriptive Authority specializing in Cardiac Critical Care.
Credentialed from the Texas Board of Nursing in Acute Care nursing.
Experience in caring for children with complex congenital and acquired heart disease in a Pediatric and Congenital Cardiac Critical Care Unit.
Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
Working Hours
Skills
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.
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