APP- Advanced Practice Provider: Emergency General Surgery (Days)

Parkland Health and Hospital System (PHHS); Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Dallas seeks an Advanced Practice Provider for its Emergency General Surgery team, focusing on direct patient care, clinical assessments, and community outreach. Candidates must hold relevant degrees and experience in similar roles, demonstrating strong leadership and effective communication skills. Join a diverse team dedicated to patient-centered care and making a meaningful impact in the community.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of clinical experience as an APP performing similar duties.
• Must have current BLS for Healthcare Providers certification.
• Must meet licensing and registration requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform clinical activities including patient assessments and care planning.
• Manage time effectively to ensure optimal patient care.
• Educate patients and families for self-management and compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Effective communication

Patient-centered care

Education

Bachelor's Degree from accredited college or university

Master’s degree in nursing or Doctor of Nursing Practice

Job description

Overview

APP- Advanced Practice Provider: Emergency General Surgery (Days) – 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 II in Emergency General Surgery (Day Shift)

Responsibilities

1. Performs all clinical practitioner service activities in designated specialty areas, including obtaining histories, performing physical exams, making assessments, ordering tests to adequately assess, determining diagnoses, and planning care. Provides optimal medical decision-making and patient care management, consistent with the PHHS mission, to ensure good health outcomes. Uses written medical protocols and consultants appropriately.
2. Records health history, findings, treatments, 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. Engages 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. Arranges appropriate follow-up appointments and develops patient education materials. May participate in community outreach activities to promote education and PHHS as a patient-centered provider.
4. Trains, supervises, and evaluates APP students; contributes to the education of residents, interns, and other healthcare trainees. Serves as a clinical resource to other APPs and allied health professionals. Serves as a role model for junior staff and APP students.
5. Stays abreast of developments in the practice field by attending seminars/workshops, reading journals, and participating in professional organizations. Participates in PHHS education activities, attends in-services, and shares knowledge with peers and staff to maintain a collaborative learning environment.
6. Collaborates with PHHS staff to maintain positive working relationships. Provides patient-centered care with a focus on customer service and patient satisfaction.
7. Maintains knowledge of applicable rules, regulations, policies, laws, and guidelines impacting APP fields. Develops internal controls to promote compliance with state/federal laws and accreditation requirements. Maintains current certifications and licensure as required.
8. Identifies work processes and suggests changes to improve effectiveness, productivity, and efficiency. Participates in QA/QI projects and may participate in clinical research or trials.
9. Assists in developing, implementing, and monitoring annual goals for the department; attends regular staff meetings and may serve on multi-disciplinary committees.

Qualifications

Education

- Physician Assistant: Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university and successful completion of an ARC-PA accredited Physician Assistant Program (or predecessors).

- Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN): Master’s degree in nursing or Doctor of Nursing Practice (CCNE or ACEN accredited).

Experience

- 3+ years of clinical experience as an APP performing the same or similar duties.

- 5+ years of clinical experience as an APP in any field.

- Equivalent Education and/or Experience: Current Parkland employees hired before 3/1/2014 may have equivalent education and experience.

Certification/Registration/Licensure

Must have current BLS for Healthcare Providers from one of the following: American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or Military Training Network.

Must meet licensing and registration requirements per Medical Staff Bylaws, Rules, and Credentialing Policies/Procedures.

- PA: Current Texas Board of Physician Assistants licensure and NCCPA certification.

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (Nurse Practitioner)

- Current RN licensure from the Texas Board of Nursing or valid Compact RN license.

- Current APRN license with authority to practice as Family, Adult, Gerontology, Adult-Gerontology, Acute Care, Pediatric, or Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner, as applicable.

- Active NP certification (FNP, ANP, GNP, AG-Primary Care, AG-Acute Care, ACNP, PNP-PC, PNP-AC, PMHNP, WHNP) from the listed certifying bodies (ANCC, AANPCP, AACN, PNCB, etc.).

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (Certified Nurse Midwife)

- Current RN licensure in Texas and APRN authorization as a Nurse Midwife; CNM certification by AMCB or predecessor.

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (Clinical Nurse Specialist)

- Current RN licensure in Texas and APRN authorization as CNS; certification as Adult CNS or Psychiatric Mental Health CNS by ANCC or AACNCC.

Skills or Special Abilities

- Provides care in accordance with Texas Nursing Practice Act or Texas Medical Board Rules, licensure, protocols, and standards.

- Demonstrates leadership, effective communication, and patient-centered behaviors; supports recruitment, retention, and change management.

- Demonstrates knowledge of Parkland policies, structure, procedures, and mission.

Must stay current with rules, regulations, policies, and guidelines affecting APP fields, participate in QA/QI, and maintain certifications and licensure as required.

Discrimination and Wellness

Parkland Health and Hospital System prohibits discrimination based on age (40 or over), race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, disability, national origin, marital status, political belief, or veteran status. As part of our commitment to wellness, Parkland is a tobacco- and smoke-free campus.

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