Pediatrics Nurse Practitioner

Company: University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School
Location: Austin
Posted on: June 18, 2026

Job Description:

General Notes

Responsibilities

Counsels and educates heart failure and transplant patients and their families/ caregivers concerning health conditions, treatment options and community resourcesDocuments delivery of cardiac critical health care and nursing processes in accordance with care standards and network nursing policyParticipants in orientation and education of staff and studentsObtains cardiac critical care patient history and performs assessment via observation, interview and examinationOrders, performs and interprets diagnostic studies for cardiac critical care patients. Performs health assessments, screening, and patient careProvides direct treatment and management of cardiac critical care conditions via prescriptive authority or referral to other healthcare providers or community resources. Engages in discharge planningOther related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

Physician's Assistant or Licensed Registered Nurse credentialed from the Texas Board of NursingLicensed Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner with Prescriptive Authority specializing in Cardiac Critical CareCredentialed 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 UnitHighly proficient in Microsoft Office applicationsAbility to work efficiently and flexibly in a fast-paced environment with minimal guidanceAbility to address individuals and information with a high degree of sensitivity and confidentiality in various situationsCapacity to work well with physicians and other care providers as part of a multi-disciplinary healthcare delivery teamRelevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate

Salary Range

$122,000+ depending on qualifications

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.

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