Advanced Lung Transplant Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP)

Advanced Lung Transplant Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP)

Baylor Scott & White Health | Baylor University Medical Center – Dallas

About Us

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• We serve faithfully by doing what's right with a joyful heart.
• We never settle by constantly striving for better.
• We are in it together by supporting one another and those we serve.
• We make an impact by taking initiative and delivering exceptional experiences.

Benefits

Our benefits are designed to help you live well no matter where you are on your journey. For full details on coverage and eligibility, visit the Baylor Scott & White Benefits Hub to explore our offerings, which may include:

• Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
• 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
• Tuition Reimbursement
• PTO accrual beginning Day 1

Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level.

Job Summary

The Advanced Lung Transplant Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP) is a licensed, certified, non-physician healthcare provider specializing in the care of patients with advanced lung disease, lung transplantation, and complex cardiopulmonary conditions. The APP functions as an integral member of the multidisciplinary Lung Transplant Program, providing comprehensive inpatient management, peri-transplant care, and post-transplant follow-up for adult patients throughout the continuum of care.

The Advanced Practice Provider is credentialed, privileged, and billed as an independent provider recognized by Medicare and Medicaid. The APP provides medical care within the scope of practice delegated by the supervising physician and collaborates closely with transplant pulmonologists, transplant surgeons, intensivists, transplant coordinators, pharmacists, respiratory therapists, rehabilitation specialists, and nursing staff.

This position focuses on the care of patients with end-stage lung disease undergoing transplant evaluation, waitlist management, transplant hospitalization, immediate post-transplant recovery, and long-term transplant surveillance. The APP will participate in inpatient rounding, consultations, acute patient management, discharge planning, and multidisciplinary transplant care coordination.

Essential Functions of the Role

• Assesses the physical and mental condition of patients by performing and obtaining comprehensive or focused physical examinations and medical histories.
• Evaluates patients with advanced lung disease including pulmonary fibrosis, COPD, cystic fibrosis, pulmonary hypertension, bronchiectasis, and other conditions requiring transplant consideration.
• Participates in lung transplant evaluations and assists with pre-transplant optimization and ongoing management of transplant candidates.
• Orders, collects, interprets, and evaluates laboratory studies, imaging, pulmonary function tests, pathology reports, bronchoscopy findings, and other diagnostic testing to assess patient conditions and healthcare needs.
• Prescribes or recommends medical therapies, immunosuppressive medications, antimicrobial prophylaxis, and other treatments based on evidence-based practice and established transplant protocols.
• Formulates and implements comprehensive patient treatment plans based on assessments, standards of care, and collaboration with the multidisciplinary transplant team.
• Evaluates and manages acute transplant-related complications including rejection, respiratory failure, infection, allograft dysfunction, medication toxicity, and other complex cardiopulmonary conditions.
• Conducts daily inpatient rounds on transplant candidates and lung transplant recipients.
• Provides consultation-level services related to advanced pulmonary disease and lung transplantation based on training, experience, and scope of practice.
• Coordinates care with transplant surgery, pulmonary medicine, critical care, infectious disease, cardiology, rehabilitation, pharmacy, nutrition, social work, and case management teams.
• Performs invasive procedures within the provider's scope of practice and level of expertise as delegated by the supervising physician.
• Performs follow-up evaluations both pre- and post-transplant and may provide care in inpatient, step-down, intensive care, emergency department, and outpatient transplant settings.
• Counsels patients and families regarding transplant candidacy, surgical procedures, immunosuppression, medication adherence, lifestyle modification, infection prevention, and long-term post-transplant management.
• Maintains accurate and timely medical documentation in accordance with transplant regulatory requirements and institutional standards.
• Participates in quality improvement, performance improvement, transplant outcomes initiatives, and accreditation activities.
• Initiates timely consultation and referral when patient needs exceed scope of practice or expertise.
• May be required to perform patient care duties beyond the regular schedule based on transplant coverage needs, including weekends, holidays, and call responsibilities.

Key Success Factors

• Advanced knowledge of pulmonary medicine, lung transplantation, critical care medicine, and cardiopulmonary physiology.
• Knowledge of information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat complex pulmonary diseases, transplant-related complications, and critical illness.
• Knowledge of immunosuppressive therapies, transplant pharmacology, infectious disease management, and rejection surveillance.
• Knowledge of practices, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of acute and chronic cardiopulmonary dysfunction.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and multidisciplinary collaboration skills.
• Critical thinking and complex problem-solving abilities.
• Strong clinical judgment in high-acuity patient environments.
• Skill in the use of computers, EMR platforms, and related software applications.
• Ability to develop and implement comprehensive outcomes-based treatment plans.
• Ability to counsel patients and families regarding chronic disease management, transplant processes, and long-term care expectations.
• Ability to interpret laboratory results, pulmonary diagnostics, radiology studies, hemodynamic monitoring, and transplant-specific testing.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining patient safety and quality outcomes.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

• Master's degree or higher in Nursing from an accredited institution.

Licensure and Certification

• Texas RN licensure or RN licensure with compact privilege from a state in the Nurse Licensure Compact.
• Current Texas APRN licensure.
• Current license to practice as a Nurse Practitioner in the state of Texas.
• Certification as an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP-BC or ACNP-BC) required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire or transfer.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification required.
• Certification from an accredited board as an APRN for the patient population of focus required.

Preferred Experience

• Experience in Lung Transplant, Pulmonary Medicine, Critical Care, Cardiothoracic Surgery, Heart Failure, or Solid Organ Transplant programs preferred.
• Experience caring for hospitalized, critically ill, and medically complex patients preferred.

Department Highlights

The Advanced Lung Transplant Program at Baylor University Medical Center provides specialized care for patients with advanced pulmonary disease requiring evaluation, transplantation, and comprehensive lifelong follow-up. The multidisciplinary team is dedicated to delivering exceptional outcomes through innovation, evidence-based practice, collaboration, research, and patient-centered care.

The Advanced Lung Transplant Acute Care Nurse Practitioner works alongside nationally recognized transplant physicians, surgeons, and specialty clinicians to provide highly specialized care for one of the most complex patient populations in healthcare.

Belonging Statement

We believe that all people should feel welcomed, valued, and supported. Our workforce should reflect the communities we serve. Baylor Scott & White Health is committed to cultivating an environment where everyone can thrive and reach their full potential.

About Baylor University Medical Center – Dallas

Baylor University Medical Center, part of Baylor Scott & White Health, is a nationally recognized, faith-based academic medical center serving patients across North Texas, the Southwest region, and beyond. As the flagship hospital for Baylor Scott & White Health – North Texas, the medical center provides advanced, quaternary-level care across a wide range of specialties and serves as a major hub for clinical education, research, and specialty referral services.

The hospital is recognized for excellence in quality and nursing practice, including Magnet® designation, and holds accreditation from The Joint Commission. With a long-standing history as a leading teaching and referral institution, Baylor University Medical Center plays a central role in delivering complex, specialized care within a large integrated health system.

About Dallas, Texas

Located in the heart of North Texas, Dallas is a major metropolitan city offering a dynamic blend of career opportunity, cultural amenities, and diverse neighborhoods. The city is home to a strong and growing economy, with a wide range of industries and employment opportunities.

Residents enjoy access to world-class arts and entertainment, professional sports, museums, parks, and a nationally recognized dining scene. With a variety of housing options and vibrant communities, Dallas offers a flexible lifestyle for individuals and families seeking both opportunity and urban convenience.

QUALIFICATIONS

• EDUCATION - Grad of an Accredited Program 
• EXPERIENCE - Less than 1 Year of Experience
• CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION -

 Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP)

 Registered Nurse (RN)

 Basic Life Support (BLS): Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire or transfer.