Advanced Practice Provider - Prn - Observation

Jobtome; Plano (KY); On-site; USD 83,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

New Parkland Hospital is seeking a qualified Advanced Practice Provider (Physician Assistant or APRN) for PRN (Observation) coverage. The role includes direct patient care, diagnosis, treatment, and patient education in designated areas.

The candidate should hold active Texas PA or APRN licensure, with BLS certification and relevant specialty certifications (ACLS/ATLS/PALS/SAMA/NRP) to be obtained within 90 days of hire. Commitment to clinical excellence required.

Qualifications

• Requires applicable professional licensure (PA or APRN) in Texas.
• Requires current BLS for Healthcare Providers.
• Professional certification in ACLS/ATLS/PALS/SAMA/NRP within 90 days of hire where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Provide health care to patients in designated areas, including diagnoses, treatment, and education.
• Act as a clinical practice resource and mentor to staff and students.
• Assist leadership in planning and implementing APP activities.

Education

Master's Degree in Nursing or Doctor of Nursing Practice, CCNE/ACEN accreditation

Physician Assistant Certification (NCCPA) or equivalent

Current, valid Texas licensure for PA or APRN

Job description

Location: New Parkland Hospital
Advanced Practice Provider- PRN (Observation)

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

• 2 plus years of clinical experience as an Advanced Practice provider (APP) in any field.

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

Must have a current certification from one of the following

• Current certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) must be attained within 90 days of being hired and maintained throughout employment
• Current certification in Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) must be obtained within 90 days of hire and maintained throughout employment.
• Current certification in Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) must be attained within 90 days of being hired and maintained throughout employment
• Current certification in Satori Alternative to Managing Aggression (SAMA) must be attained within 90 days of being hired and maintained throughout employment
• Current certification in the Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) must be obtained within 90 days of hire and maintained throughout employment.

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, Pediatric, Pediatric Acute Care, Neonatal, Psychiatric Mental Health, or Women's Health Nurse Practitioner.