NP needed for Pediatric Colorectal and Pelvic Reconstruction Program

Ascension Seton is looking for a Nurse Practitioner for Pediatric Colorectal Surgery and Pelvic Reconstruction Program  The Pediatric APRN or PA, FT schedule, with Rx Direct Pt Care, in collaboration with Surgeons, APPs, and RN coordinators, provides for care and treatment of pediatric patients with colorectal and pelvic conditions. We are looking for a candidate with at least 2 years’ experience of pediatric and/or pediatric surgical experience. This is a great opportunity to join a great team making a profound difference for our pediatric patients. Position Highlights: Work with own panel of complex pediatric patients Collaborate with expert surgeons and multidisciplinary teams Patient complexities include congenital abnormalities or result of disease processes No weekends, no holidays Position does not include time in the OR   This is outpatient position Pediatric certification is preferred Generous CME and comprehensive benefits  Responsibilities: Obtains patient history and performs assessment via observation, interview and examination. Orders, performs and interprets diagnostic studies. Performs preventative health assessments, screening, immunizations and patient care. Provides direct treatment and management of health conditions via referral to other healthcare providers or community resources. Counsels and educates patients and their families/caregivers concerning preventative health, treatment options and community resources. Documents delivery of health care and nursing processes in accordance with specific specialty area standards and network nursing policy Licensure/Certification/Registration: Nurse Practitioner credentialed from the Texas Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. Licensed Registered Nurse credentialed from the Texas Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) preferred. Drug Enforcement Admin credentialed from the Drug Enforcement Administration preferred. Education: Master's degree of Nursing required. Additional Information: - Specialty: Nurse Practitioner - Location: Austin, Texas - Contact: Lydia Terry (Physician Recruiter) About the Company: Dell Children’s Medical Center (DCMC) is a 248-bed free standing pediatric facility, Pediatric Level I Trauma Center, Level IV Epilepsy Center, Level IV NICU, Special Delivery Unit, Texas Center for Pediatric Congenital Heart Disease, and Inpatient Psychiatry Mental Health Unit. Our second location, DCMC North, opened in the spring of 2022 as a 36 bed hospital. We serve a 46-county area as the premier comprehensive health care provider for children and adolescents.  DCMC is in the Ascension Healthcare Network, the nation's largest nonprofit health system. Our mission is to be a center of excellence for children’s health with a strong alliance of expert personnel, facilities and other specialty resources. Ascension partners with Dell Medical School at The University of Texas at Austin. The Ascension Healthcare Network and DMS share a common vision of transforming healthcare through a focus on quality and value. Through the power of this partnership, providers share a leading role in building the future of healthcare for Central Texas and beyond.