Pediatric Surgery NP / PA

Location:Austin, Texas 

Facility Name: Dell Children's Medical Center

Schedule: Full-Time | Monday - Friday 

Incentives:

CME allowance + dedicated CME days
Malpractice coverage with tail

Dell Children's is looking for a full-time experienced APRN or PA to join our elite Pediatric Surgery APP team!

• Join our established team of 10 physicians and 20 APPs
• Practice setting: inpatient
• Employed position within a nonprofit health system

• Deliver comprehensive pediatric surgical care by collaborating closely with surgeons and the Surgery/Trauma APP team to diagnose, treat, and manage acute and chronic conditions.

• Lead specialized gastrostomy and wound care management for pediatric patients, ensuring precise clinical interventions and optimal healing outcomes.

• Empower families and hospital providers through dedicated education and counseling on preventative health, specialized treatment plans, and post-discharge care.

• Champion accurate patient care journeys by documenting clinical assessments and treatments to ensure high-quality, seamless continuity of care.

About the Facility

• Work at a leading pediatric medical center with regional impact
• Serving a population of Austin, Texas
• Integrated referral network
• Part of Ascension, a national nonprofit Catholic health system

Why Providers Choose Ascension

• Physician-led, collaborative culture
• Long-term practice stability
• National network with local autonomy
• Mission-centered care rooted in service
• The work is meaningful, specialized, and offers the opportunity to develop deep expertise in child maltreatment medicine
• supportive, team-based environment.

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 preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Drug Enforcement Admin credentialed from the Drug Enforcement Administration preferred.

Education:

• Master's degree of Nursing required.

• Minimum of 2 years of experience as an RN or APP specifically caring for pediatric patients with gastrostomy tubes, stomas, and complex wound care needs.

Equal employment opportunity employer

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Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Paid time off (PTO)
Various health insurance options & wellness plans
Retirement benefits including employer match plans
Long-term & short-term disability
Employee assistance programs (EAP)
Parental leave & adoption assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Ways to give back to your community

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