Adv Practice Provider II - Acute Care Hospital Tower - Parkland Health and Hospital System

Interested in a career with both meaning and growth? Whether your abilities are in direct patient care or one of the many other areas of healthcare administration and support, everyone at Parkland works together to fulfill our mission: the health and well-being of individuals and communities entrusted to our care. By joining Parkland, you become part of a diverse healthcare legacy that’s served our community for more than 125 years. Put your skills to work with us, seek opportunities to learn and join a talented team where patient care is more than a job. It’s our passion.

Primary Purpose

Responsible for providing health care for patients in designated primary or specialty area, including patient diagnoses, treatment, education and referrals. Serves as a resource and role model for clinical practice, training, evaluation and direct management of practitioners and students in all areas encompassed by the service line to ensure optimal patient care quality. Assist leadership in assessing, planning, organizing, and implementing designated advanced practice provider activities.

Minimum Specifications

Education: Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university and successful completion of an accredited Physician Assistant Program recognized by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) or its predecessors. Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN): Master's degree in nursing or a Doctor of Nursing Practice Degree accredited through the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) or the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. (ACEN).

Experience: 3+ years of clinical experience as an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) performing the same or similar job duties.

5+ years of clinical experience as an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) in any field.

Certification/Registration/Licensure

- Must meet and maintain licensing and registration requirements as delineated by the Medical Staff Bylaws, Medical Staff Rules and Regulations, and Credentialing Policies/Procedures.

- Must have current healthcare provider BLS for Healthcare Providers certification from one of the following:

• American Heart Association
• American Red Cross
•  Military Training Network

Physician Assistant

- Current, valid Physician Assistant licensure from the Texas Board of Physician Assistants.

- Current certification as a Physician Assistant by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.

- Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (Nurse Practitioner):

- Current RN licensure from the Texas Board of Nursing; or, valid Compact RN license.

- Current licensure from the Texas Board of Nursing as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) with authorization to practice as a Family, Adult, Gerontology, Adult-Gerontology, Adult-Gerontology Acute Care, Acute Care, Pediatric, Pediatric Acute Care, Psychiatric Mental Health or Womens Health Nurse Practitioner. 

Skills or Special Abilities

- Provides care to assigned patient population in accordance with the current State of Texas Nursing Practice Act or Texas Medical Board Rules, as applicable to licensure, established protocols, multidisciplinary plan of care, and clinical area specific standards.

- Must demonstrate leadership ability through both superior clinical skills and as a practice development resource.

- Must have effective verbal and written communication skills.

- Must have effective leadership skills to include motivation, recruitment, retention, and change management. - Must demonstrate knowledge of Parkland policies, structure, procedures, and mission.

- Must demonstrate patient centered behaviors.

Responsibilities

1. Performs all clinical practitioner service activities in designated specialty area including obtains histories, performs physical exams, makes assessments, orders tests to adequately assess, determine diagnoses, and plan of care. Provides optimal medical decision making and patient care management, consistent with the PHHS mission, to ensure good health outcomes. Uses written medical protocols and consultants appropriately.

2. Records health history, findings, treatments, and recommendations accurately, clearly, and concisely. Manages time effectively to ensure optimal use of patient and provider resources. Consults appropriately with supervising physicians and refers patients as necessary to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

3. Includes patients and/or families in determining the plan of care, when appropriate. Educates patients and families to ensure self-management, follow-up, and compliance with established treatment. Arranges appropriate follow up appointments. Develops appropriate patient education materials. May participate in community outreach activities to promote education and PHHS as a patient centered/patient valued healthcare provider.

4. Trains, supervises, and evaluates APP students and contributes to the education of residents, interns, and other healthcare trainees. Serves as a clinical resource to other APPs and other allied health professionals. Serves as a role model for junior staff and APP students. 

Parkland Health and Hospital System prohibits discrimination based on age (40 or over), race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, disability, national origin, marital status, political belief, or veteran status. As part of our commitment to our patients and employees’ wellness, Parkland Health is a tobacco and smoke-free campus.