NP - Transplant

Details

Client Name

UT Southwestern Medical Center

Job Type

Permanent

Offering

Advanced Practice

Profession

NP

Specialty

Transplant

Job ID

15622492

Shift Details

Shift

Full Time Days

Scheduled Hours

40

Job Order Details

Start Date

12 / 08 / 2025

Duration

Job Description

The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Heart Failure / VAD / Transplant Team Lead provides leadership and operational support for the APP team to ensure high-quality, efficient, and coordinated patient care. This role combines clinical expertise with administrative oversight, focusing on optimizing scheduling, managing provider coverage, and supporting team engagement and development. Clinical 80%, Admin 20%.

Key Responsibilities :

• Schedule Management : Develop, maintain, and oversee the APP schedule to ensure adequate clinical coverage and efficient utilization of team resources.
• PTO and Coverage Coordination : Review and approve PTO requests while balancing staffing needs and service line requirements. Proactively identify potential coverage gaps and implement solutions.
• Communication and Collaboration : Serve as the primary liaison between APPs, physicians, nursing leadership, and administrative teams. Communicate updates, policy changes, and staffing adjustments effectively.
• Team Support and Leadership : Provide guidance and mentorship to APPs, fostering professional growth, engagement, and teamwork.
• Quality and Process Improvement : Participate in quality improvement initiatives, identify opportunities for operational efficiency, and assist with implementing best practices.

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 :

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Required

Master's Degree Or higher in nursing, documentation of completion of accredited Advanced Practice Education Program. and

Master's Degree Graduate education and related Texas Board of Nursing authorization must be consistent with clinical practice area and patient population. or

Master's Degree Graduate of a master's degree or higher Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician, inc. (ARC-PA) accredited Physician Assistant program.

3 years Of experience in advanced practice provider role required, with demonstrated increasing responsibility.

(ANP) ADVANCED NURSE PRACTITIONER Licensure as Advanced Practice Registered Nurse by Texas State Board of Nursing. and

Authorization for prescriptive authority by the Texas Board of Nursing or

(NCCPA) NAT COMM ON CRFT PHY ASST Certification by the National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants and

Licensed by the Texas Physician Assistant Board, with registered supervisor and delegation to prescribe. and

Must hold and maintain current applicable American Heart Association Life Support certification(s) based on UT Southwestern policy for Advanced Practice Providers.

Current applicable (ACLS) American Heart Association Life Support certification(s) based on UT Southwestern policy for Advanced Practice Providers

Preferred

Prior leadership experience.

Client Details

Address

5323 Harry Hines Blvd

City

Dallas

State

TX

Zip Code

75390