Pediatric Cardiac Acute Care Advanced Practice Provider

Updated 11/24/25
78712, Austin, Texas, 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
Purpose:
In collaboration with supervising physicians, provides for the expansion of individualized healthcare services by diagnosing and treating pediatric and congenital heart conditions.

Job Responsibilities

Responsibilities:
Counsels and educates cardiac critical care 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.
Participants in orientation and education of staff and students.
Obtains cardiac critical care patient history and performs assessment via observation, interview and examination.
Orders, performs and interprets diagnostic studies for cardiac critical care 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.
Other related duties as assigned.

Working Conditions:

Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation
Use of manual dexterity
Lifting and moving
Uniforms and/or personal protection equipment (furnished)
May work around standard office conditions
May work around biohazards

Required Materials:
Resume/CV
3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
Letter of interest

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Additional Job Description:

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

To recognize the commitment and expertise of our advanced practice professionals working during nighttime hours, we offer an attractive night shift differential that supplements your base pay. This additional compensation reflects our appreciation for the unique challenges and responsibilities faced during night shifts, ensuring that our team is rewarded for their dedication to providing exceptional patient care around the clock.

This is an exciting opportunity for professional growth, featuring mentorship, development programs, 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.
Highly proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
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.
Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Working Hours

40 hours
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Job Description