Advanced Practice Provider – Acclaim (SICU) Nights

JPS Health Network; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Acclaim Health (Acclaim) seeks an Advanced Practice Provider for the SICU at John Peter Smith Hospital in Fort Worth, TX. The role supports inpatient patient care, including diagnosis, treatments, and consultations, and educates patients on prescribed therapies and preventive care.

The APP collaborates with Trauma/General Surgeons and Critical Care Intensivists, reviews charts, coordinates multidisciplinary care, and participates in academic and research activities to improve patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Must have a graduate degree in nursing or PA program and clinical experience.
• License or certification as required for Texas PA or APRN with RNFA.
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications are required.
• Specialized training in ultrasound interpretation and procedures is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with Trauma/General Surgeons and Critical Care Intensivists to coordinate SICU patient care.
• Reviews patient charts to assist with diagnosis, treatment, and care management.
• Provides patient education and discharge planning for the care plan.
• Ensures services comply with JPS Health Network and Acclaim guidelines.
• Supports academic, educational and research activities.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Education

Master’s or Doctoral Degree in Nursing

Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant Program AND 2 years of clinical experience preferred

Texas Physician Assistant license or Texas APRN license with RNFA

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification

Pediatric Life Support (PALS)

Job description

Acclaim Health (Acclaim) is a multi specialty medical group practice comprised of over 500 physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants that partner with JPS Health Network (JPS). Acclaim supports JPS’s mission of transforming healthcare delivery for the communities we serve. From primary care to pediatrics to a full range of specialties, Acclaim’s goal is to provide high-quality, compassionate care for every patient, every time.

As the county health network and Level-1 Trauma Center,JPS has been serving the residents of Tarrant County for over 100 years. In addition to providing high-quality care, JPS is also an urban teaching hospital with a long history of training physicians and medical students. JPS offers 18 residency and fellowship programs, including the largest family medicine residency in the nation. JPS educates in tandem with the University of North Texas Health Science Center, Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine, and Burnett School of Medicine at TCU.

For more information, visit www.teamacclaim.org.

Job Title: Advanced Practice Provider – Acclaim (SICU)

Requisition Number: req30281

Location: John Peter Smith Hospital

Job Description:

Job Summary: The Advanced Practice Provider practices under the direct supervision of the Surgery/Critical Care supervising physician and is responsible for assisting with all aspects of patient care, including diagnosis, treatments and consultations within the inpatient setting. This position will also educate patients about preventative care and prescribed treatments; order tests and serve as a patient\'s healthcare provider.

Duties and Essential Job Functions:

• Collaborates with the Trauma/General Surgeons, Critical Care Intensivists and other APPs in overseeing and coordinating the multidisciplinary care delivered to all SICU patients, to optimize quality patient care.
• Reviews patient medical charts to assist physicians with diagnosis, treatment and care management.
• Makes appropriate patient referrals as necessary.
• Monitors guidelines for the management of care and for ensuring that the services are delivered in compliance with the guidelines established by JPS Health Network and Acclaim Physician Group.
• Provides care education to patients and families.
• Provides evidence-based and compassionate care to all patients assigned to improve patient outcomes and increase patient satisfaction scores.
• Maintains a collaborative environment with providers, clinical staff, and support staff.
• Supports academic, educational and research endeavors.
• Attends Performance Improvement Programs and Peer Review committee meetings; and is an active participant in the process.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Master’s or Doctoral Degree in Nursing from an accredited school of nursing
• OR
• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant Program AND 2 years of clinical experience preferred.

Required Licensure/Certification/Specialized Training:

• Must have current Texas Physician Assistant license or Texas APRN license (AGACNP/ACNP) with RNFA
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
• Pediatric Life Support (PALS)

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Specialty training with ultrasound interpretation and procedures preferred
• Specialty training with central lines, arterial lines and chest tube insertion preferred

Location Address:

1500 S. Main Street
Fort Worth, Texas, 76104
United States