Advanced Practice Provider: I Hospitalist (Nights)

Parkland Health; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare provider committed to quality patient care and community well-being. As an Advanced Practice Provider, you'll play a crucial role in diagnosing, treating, and educating patients while collaborating with a talented team. This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in healthcare, with a focus on continuous learning and professional development. Ideal candidates will have a strong educational background in nursing or physician assistant studies, and a passion for patient-centered care. If you are ready to contribute to a legacy of excellence in healthcare, we invite you to apply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university.
• Master's degree in nursing accredited through CCNE or ACEN.

Responsibilities

• Performs clinical duties including history taking and physical exams.
• Records health information accurately and manages time effectively.
• Supports interdisciplinary collaboration and quality care.

Skills

Leadership

Effective Communication

Clinical Care

Patient Education

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Physician Assistant Studies

Master's Degree in Nursing

Tools

BLS Certification

Job description

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.

Advanced Practice Provider: I Hospitalist (Nights)

PRIMARY PURPOSE

Responsible for providing health care for patients in designated primary or specialty areas, 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

• Physician Assistant: 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 accredited through the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) or the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. (ACEN).

Experience

- None

Equivalent Education and/or Experience

- Current employees hired at Parkland before 3/1/2014 may have equivalent education and experience.

Certification/Registration/Licensure

• 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 as an APRN with authorization to practice as a Family, Adult, Gerontology, or Women's Health Nurse Practitioner; Active certification as a Nurse Practitioner by ANCC or AANPCP in the relevant specialty.

Skills or Special Abilities

• Provides care to the assigned patient population in accordance with applicable laws, protocols, and standards.
• Demonstrates leadership, effective communication, and knowledge of policies, structure, and mission.

Responsibilities

1. Performs clinical duties including history taking, physical exams, assessments, and ordering tests.
2. Records health information accurately and manages time effectively.
3. Includes patients and families in care planning and education.
4. Supports interdisciplinary collaboration and quality care.
5. Stays updated on practice trends through professional development.
6. Maintains knowledge of applicable rules, regulations, and certifications.
7. Identifies and suggests improvements in work processes.
8. Assists in developing departmental goals and attends staff meetings.

Parkland Health and Hospital System prohibits discrimination and is tobacco and smoke-free.