Advanced Practice Provider: I Hospitalist (Nights)

Parkland Health and Hospital System (PHHS); Town of Texas, Dallas (WI, TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare organization dedicated to patient well-being and community health. As an Advanced Practice Provider, you will play a vital role in delivering exceptional care, collaborating with a talented team, and ensuring the highest quality of service. This position offers opportunities for growth and development in a supportive environment, where your contributions will directly impact the lives of patients and their families. If you are passionate about healthcare and eager to make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and completion of an accredited Physician Assistant Program.
• Master's Degree in nursing from an accredited institution.

Responsibilities

• Perform clinical duties including history taking and physical exams.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams for quality care.
• Engage patients and families in care planning.

Skills

Patient Care

Effective Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Physician Assistant

Master's Degree in Nursing

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 and certification 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, and active certification as a Nurse Practitioner by recognized certifying bodies such as ANCC or AANPCP.
• Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (Certified Nurse Midwife): Current RN licensure and certification as a CNM by the AMCB.
• Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (Clinical Nurse Specialist): Current RN licensure and certification as an Adult or Psychiatric Mental Health CNS by recognized bodies.

Skills or Special Abilities

• Provides care in accordance with Texas laws, protocols, and standards.
• Demonstrates leadership, effective communication, and patient-centered behaviors.

Responsibilities

1. Performs clinical duties including history taking, physical exams, assessments, and diagnostics.
2. Accurately documents health information and manages time effectively.
3. Engages patients and families in care planning and education.
4. Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to ensure quality care.
5. Stays current with developments in the field through continuous education and participation in professional organizations.
6. Maintains compliance with laws, regulations, and organizational policies.
7. Identifies opportunities for process improvements and supports departmental goals.
8. Participates in staff meetings and organizational planning.

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