Join Dell Medical School as an Advanced Practice Provider in Pediatric Neurosurgery, where you'll deliver exceptional care to pediatric patients and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team. This role offers a unique opportunity to impact the growing pediatric neurosciences program.
Key Responsibilities
Provide care to patients with acute and chronic illnesses in the neurosurgical service
Oversee and prepare patient clinical records, labs, and imaging
Conduct health history and physical assessments of pediatric patients
Coordinate preoperative evaluations for surgical patients
Participate in daily rounds and collaborate with healthcare team members
Evaluate patients in follow-up for routine post-op care
Manage communications between healthcare team and patients
Participate in clinical trials and research projects
Assist in staff resource utilization and training
Required Qualifications
Master’s degree from an accredited Nursing Program or Physician Assistant's program
Active RN and APRN license in Texas or PA license in Texas
Active board certification as an Acute Care Pediatric NP or PA
Active DEA license or ability to apply
Current CPR and Pediatric Advanced Life Support certifications
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills
Proficiency with electronic medical record systems
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Outstanding organizational and time-management skills
Preferred Qualifications
One or more years of experience in pediatric neurosurgical or related surgical practice
Experience with large research projects and clinical trials