Advanced Practice Provider I - Neuro Critical Care

Jobtome; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Parkland Health & Hospital System is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider (Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner) to deliver comprehensive patient care in designated primary or specialty areas. The role includes diagnosing, treating, educating and referring patients, and serving as a clinical resource and role model for staff and students.

Responsibilities include assisting leadership, planning and implementing APP activities, maintaining licensure and certifications, and guiding practice

Qualifications

• PA must hold a Bachelor's degree and ARC-PA accreditation.
• APRN must hold a Master’s degree and CCNE/ ACEN accreditation.
• Current Texas PA license or APRN license and national certification.

Responsibilities

• Performs clinical duties in designated area with histories and exams.
• Orders tests, documents findings, and coordinates care plans.
• Educates patients and families for self-management and follow-up.
• Collaborates with multidisciplinary team to ensure quality care.
• Keeps current with practice guidelines and PHHS policies.
• Maintains licensure, certifications, and participation in education activities.
• Contributes to department goals and attends staff meetings.

Skills

Leadership

Verbal communication

Written communication

Patient-centered care

Education

Bachelor's degree - PA program

Master's degree in Nursing/ APN

Job description

Location: Parkland: 15th FLR BLK 400

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

• 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 an equivalent combination of 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.
• 70040-APP Renal/IR Srv Ln, 70030-APP Hospitalist/Obsrv Srv Line.
• Current certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) must be attained within 90 days of hire and must be maintained throughout employment.
• Must meet and maintain licensing and registration requirements as delineated by the Medical Staff Bylaws, Medical Staff Rules and Regulations, and Credentialing Policies/Procedures.
• 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, or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner.
• Must have active certification as Nurse Practitioner by one of the following: Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) by American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or 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 ANCC or American Association of Critical-Care Nurses Certification Corporation (AACNCC); Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP) 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

1. Performs clinical practitioner duties in designated specialty area. Obtains histories, performs physical exams, makes assessments, orders tests to adequately assess and determine diagnoses and plan of care.
2. 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.
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.
4. Supports interdisciplinary collaboration to ensure continuous quality care and to promote positive health outcomes with a focus on good customer service and patient satisfaction.
5. Stays abreast of the latest developments, advancements and trends in the practice field by attending seminars/workshops, reading professional journals, actively participating in professional organizations. Participates in PHHS education activities.
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. 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.

Requisition ID: 990770