Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Cardiac Surgery

UT Southwestern Medical Center

18 days ago

United StatesFull TimeSurgery

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Job Description

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible

This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.

About the Role

Join UT Southwestern Medical Center as a Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Cardiac Surgery in United States. WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN? With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion.

Key Responsibilities

Conducts and documents comprehensive initial and ongoing physical examinations based on age and diagnosis, including psychological status.

Synthesizes data and utilizes evidence to develop, implement, and evaluate the patient plan of care, including ordering and interpreting laboratory, radiology, and other diagnostic studies/results.

Demonstrates proficiency in technical/procedural skills, as appropriate and based on specialty and training.

Provides relevant management, referrals, counseling, and education to patients, families, and caregivers related to current care and preventive health measures.

Benefits & Compensation

PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

Full-time position.

Weekend coverage may be required.

Day shift only - no nights.

This position offers student loan benefits. Work with UT Southwestern Medical Center in United States.

Key Skills

Acute CareCardiac SurgeryPostoperative ManagementDrain ManagementDischarge PlanningConsult EvaluationPhysical ExaminationsData SynthesisEvidence-Based PracticeTechnical ProficiencyPatient CounselingFamily EducationQuality InitiativesClinical ResearchACLS Certification

Requirements

Candidates must have a Master's degree or higher from an accredited program (either PA or Nursing) and must hold relevant Texas licensure and specific certifications, including Acute Care certification and current ACLS. One year of relevant clinical experience is preferred.

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Position Insights

WeekdayDoc rates Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Cardiac Surgery at UT Southwestern Medical Center a 3.5/10 for work-life balance — below average.

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF), which can forgive remaining federal student loan balances after 10 years of qualifying payments.

Key skills for this role include Acute Care, Cardiac Surgery, Postoperative Management, Drain Management, Discharge Planning.

Benefits include Healthcare, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, On-site Childcare, Wage Increases.