Advanced Practice Provider – Pediatric Cardiology

About the role

Provides specialized pediatric cardiac care in collaboration with physicians, focusing on diagnosing and treating congenital and acquired heart conditions.

Responsibilities

• Counsel and educate patients and families regarding health conditions, treatments, and resources.
• Document care activities according to standards and policies.
• Participate in staff and student education and orientation.
• Assess cardiac patients through history, observation, and examinations.
• Order, perform, and interpret diagnostic studies; conduct health assessments and screenings.
• Manage cardiac critical care conditions via prescriptive authority or referrals; assist with discharge planning.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Licensed Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner with prescriptive authority in Cardiac Critical Care or Physician's Assistant/Registered Nurse license from the Texas Board of Nursing.
• Experience caring for children with complex heart conditions in a Pediatric and Congenital Cardiac Critical Care Unit.

Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills, sensitivity, confidentiality, and team collaboration abilities.

Pay

Salary starts at $122,000+.

Schedule and Work Environment

Work involves repetitive keyboard use, physical movement, and potential biohazard exposure.