Advanced Practice Provider I – Inpatient Palliative Care

Parkland Community Health Plan; Dallas, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Parkland Health, one of the nation’s largest public hospital systems in Dallas, seeks an Advanced Practice Provider to deliver comprehensive care across designated primary or specialty areas, including diagnosis, treatment, education, and referrals. The role supports leadership in planning and implementing APP activities.

You will mentor practitioners and students, maintain licensure, and participate in continuous quality improvement, education, and PHHS programs.

Qualifications

• Requires active state licensure as PA or APRN in Texas.
• Certification in BLS for Healthcare Providers.
• Ability to lead clinical practice and educate practitioners.

Responsibilities

• Performs clinical practitioner duties in designated specialty area.
• Obtains histories, performs exams, orders tests to assess and determine diagnoses.
• Records health history, findings, treatment, and recommendations clearly.
• Manages time effectively to optimize resources.
• Consults with supervising physicians and refers patients as needed.
• Educates patients and families for self-management and follow-up.
• Supports collaboration to ensure quality care and patient satisfaction.
• Keeps current with practice guidelines and accreditation requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Clinical practice knowledge

Education and training

Education

Bachelor’s Degree for PA

Master's Degree in nursing (APRN)

Job description

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 March 1, 2014, may have an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Certification/Registration/Licensure Must have a 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 a 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 Must have an active certification as a Nurse Practitioner by one of the following Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Program (AANPCP) Adult Nurse Practitioner (ANP) by ANCC or AANPCP Gerontology Nurse Practitioner (GNP) by ANCC or AANPCP Adult-Gerontology-Primary Care Nurse Practitioner by ANCC or AANPCP Adult-Gerontology-Acute Care Nurse Practitioner by the ANCC or the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses Certification Corporation (AACNCC) Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP) by ANCC or AACNCC Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (Clinical Nurse Specialist) Current RN licensure from the Texas Board of Nursing, or a 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 Clinical Nurse Specialist. Must have an active certification as described below by one of the following: Adult Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) by ANCC or AACNCC.

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

• Performs clinical practitioner duties in the designated specialty area.
• Obtains histories, performs physical exams, makes assessments, and orders tests to adequately assess and determine diagnoses and plan of care.
• Records health history, findings, treatment, 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.
• Includes patients and/or families in determining the plan of care, when appropriate.
• Educates patients and their families to ensure self-management, follow-up, and adherence to established treatment.
• Supports interdisciplinary collaboration to ensure continuous quality care and to promote positive health outcomes with a focus on good customer service and patient satisfaction.
• Stays abreast of the latest developments, advancements, and trends in the practice field by attending seminars/workshops, reading professional journals, and actively participating in professional organizations.
• Participates in PHHS education activities.
• Maintains and implements knowledge of all applicable rules, regulations, policies, laws, and guidelines that impact the respective APP fields.
• Develops effective internal controls that promote adherence to applicable state/federal laws, and the program requirements of accreditation agencies and federal, state, and private health plans.
• Maintains current professional certifications and licensure as required by the organization and the APP's governing body.
• Seeks advice and guidance as necessary to ensure proper understanding.
• Timely completion of all assigned modules and yearly PHHS obligations as defined by the corporate compliance department.
• Identifies work processes and flows for the assigned department.
• Suggests appropriate changes to improve work effectiveness, productivity, and efficiency that support the overall goals of PHHS or the area.
• Consistently provides quality customer service to internal and external PHHS customers.
• Assists in developing, implementing, and monitoring annual goals and objectives for the department that support the mission and objectives of PHHS and the department.
• Attends regular staff meetings.

Parkland Health, one of the nation’s largest public hospital systems, is dedicated to delivering exceptional care to the Dallas community. A career at Parkland means joining a collaborative, engaged team focused on excellence, innovation, and patient-centered service. Our employees are supported with resources to grow, succeed, and make a meaningful impact every day.