_The renowned Institute for Exercise and Environmental Medicine_ _is looking for a_ **_Nurse Practitioner_** _for the Outpatient Clinic._ _Bring your passion to Texas Health so we are Better + Together!_ **Work location:** IEEM atTexas Health Dallas, 7232 Greenville Ave, Dallas, TX 75231 **Work hours:** Fulltime, 32 hours; Tuesday-Friday (7:30am – 4:30 pm). **Institute for Exercise and Environmental Medicine (IEEM) highlights:** + The Nurse Practitioner position is for the Outpatient Clinics of the Institute for Exercise and Environmental Medicine (IEEM): + Dyspnea on Exertion + Neuromuscular Disease + Sports Cardiology/Exercise Medicine + Syncope & Autonomic Dysfunction + IEEM Website: https://www.texashealth.org/ieem/Patient-Care + IEEM’s mission is to explore and define the limits to human functional capacity in health and disease, with the objective of improving the quality of life for human beings of all ages. Our faculty, students and staff pursue this bold mission by creating an integrated series of world class laboratories, each with specific research and clinical focus providing expertise on particular aspects of human physiology and medicine. + The Nurse Practitioner will support the physicians and work with the clinic staff to care for a unique population of patients. + High degree of integrated teamwork with an engaged and supportive leadership team. **Here’s What You Need** · Bachelor’s degree - graduate of an accredited school of nursing and licensure as a registered nurse in the State of Texas required · Master’s degree level nurse practitioner required. · Current Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) national certification required. · DEA and DPS prescription authority · Two years’ experience as a nurse practitioner (ICU, CVICU, cardiology or ER experience desirable), preferred. · Experience with outpatient clinics preferred; experience with exercise testing, strongly preferred **What You Will Do** · The NP’s primary responsibility is building the newly launched dyspnea clinic, assisting with and performing clinical visits, performing, and coordinating invasive/non-invasive Cardiopulmonary Exercise tests and supporting the Neuromuscular Disease clinic in both patient care and procedures. NP will serve as a backup for the Sports Cardiology/Exercise Medicine Clinic and Syncope & Autonomic Dysfunction clinic. · Responsible for managing and coordinating health care for a unique population of patients (from 12 years old through the elderly) with complex disorders such as dyspnea, neuromuscular disorders, as well as athletes and others with exercise intolerance. · Must be able to work independently and interdependently, collaborating with the physicians, Clinical Operations Manager, and multidisciplinary team. · Orders and interprets diagnostic tests and therapeutic measures relative to patient needs. · Prescribe appropriate pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities. · Maintain relationship with patients to monitor effectiveness of interventions. · Monitor patients undergoing cardiopulmonary exercise testing · Educate patients and family about medical issues, use of prescribed medications, interventions, and therapeutic modalities. · Strong computer skills working with EMR (EPIC), Word, and Excel. · Strong organizational skills. **Additional perks of being a Texas Health IEEM Nurse Practitioner** · Benefits include 401k, PTO, medical, dental, Paid Parental Leave, flex spending, tuition reimbursement, student Loan forgiveness as well as several other benefits. · Explore our Texas Health careers site (https://jobs.texashealth.org/) for info like Benefits (https://jobs.texashealth.org/benefits) , Job Listings by Category (https://jobs.texashealth.org/professions) , recent Awards (https://jobs.texashealth.org/awards) we’ve won and more. **_Do you still have questions or concerns?_** Feel free to email your questions to recruitment@texashealth.org . \#LI-AW1 Texas Health requires a resume when an application is submitted.Employment opportunities are only reflective of wholly owned Texas Health Resources entities. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employees or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.