APP Advanced Practice Provider: Inpatient Palliative Care

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 care and community well-being. In this role, you will leverage your clinical expertise as an Advanced Practice Provider, making impactful decisions that enhance patient health outcomes. Collaborate with a talented team to deliver high-quality healthcare services while engaging in continuous learning and professional development. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a legacy of excellence in healthcare, ensuring that every patient receives the best possible care. If you're passionate about making a difference in the lives of others, we invite you to apply and be part of our mission.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Retirement Plan

Continuing Education

Flexible Scheduling

Employee Wellness Programs

Qualifications

• 5+ years as an Advanced Practice Provider with clinical experience.
• Current licensure and certifications as required by Texas law.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive care including diagnosis, treatment, and education.
• Collaborate with healthcare teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Effective Communication

Patient Care Management

Clinical Decision Making

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Physician Assistant

Master's Degree in Nursing

Tools

BLS Certification

Advanced Practice Nurse Certification

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.

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 (PA):

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:

- 5 plus years of experience as an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) performing the same or similar job duties.

- 7 plus years of clinical experience as an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) in any field.

- 2 years in an APP role at PHHS. Equivalent Education and/or 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

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

Must have active certification as a Nurse Practitioner by one of the following:

Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) by the 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

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Primary Care (PNP-PC or PPCNP) by the Pediatric Nursing Certification Board (PNCB) or ANCC

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Acute Care (PNP-AC) by PNCB

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) by ANCC

Women's Health Nurse Practitioner (WHCNP) by National Certification Corporation.

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (Certified Nurse Midwife):

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

Current licensure as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) with authorization to practice as a Nurse Midwife by the Texas Board of Nursing.

Must have active certification as a Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM) by the American Midwifery Certification Board (AMCB) or its predecessor.

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (Clinical Nurse Specialist):

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 Clinical Nurse Specialist.

Must have active certification as described below by one of the following:

Adult Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) by ANCC or AACNCC

Psychiatric Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) by ANCC or AACN

Required Tests for Placement

Skills or Special Abilities

Provides care to the 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 superior clinical skills and as a practice development resource.

Must have effective verbal and written communication skills.

Must have effective leadership skills, including motivation, recruitment, retention, and change management.

Must demonstrate knowledge of Parkland policies, structure, procedures, and mission.

Must demonstrate patient-centered behaviors.

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 planningcare. 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. Practices in all requested areas of the service line. He rarely needs help with medical decision-making.

2. Records health history, findings, treatments, and recommendations accurately, clearly, and concisely. Manages time effectively to ensure optimal use of patient and provider resources. Refers to patients as necessary to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Practices almost as an independent provider requiring minimal physician supervision. Participates in a quality assurance project to improve clinical outcomes.

3. Patients and/or families are included in determining the care plan when appropriate. Educates patients and families to ensure self-management, follow-up, and compliance with established treatment. Arrange appropriate follow-up appointments. Develop appropriate patient education materials. May participate in community outreach activities to promote education and PHHS as a patient-centered/patient-valued healthcare provider. Clinically educates one peer (any allied health professional) byorganizing and presenting in journal club, M & M, or department in-services. In an APP capacity, voluntarily participates in community organizations representing PHHS.

4. Contribute to educating residents, interns, and other healthcare trainees. Serves as a clinical resource to other APPs and other allied health professionals. Serves as a role model for junior staff and APP students. Performs a leadership role by evaluating, revising, or participating in the departmental or organizational orientation program. Regularly serves as a mentor to APP students or other PHSS healthcare providers.

5. Collaborates and maintains positive working relationships between all PHHS staff. Provides patient-centered care with a focus on good customer service and patient satisfaction. Performs leadership duties as assigned (scheduling, daily work assignments, etc.)

6. Stay abreast of the latest developments, advancements, and trends in a given practice field by attending seminars/workshops, reading professional journals, andactively participating in professional organizations. Participates in PHHS education activities. Educates peers and staff both formally and informally. Seeks information to ensure the maintenance of a collaborative learning environment. Integrates new knowledge into their practice. Takes initiative to learn new techniques and procedures and shares skills and information with the healthcare team. May participate as an officer or committee member in a state or national APP professional organization. May participate as a speaker/organizer of a local, state, or national conference.

7. Maintains and implements knowledge of all applicable rules, regulations, policies, laws, and guidelines that impact their respective APP fields. Develops effective internal controls that promote adherence to relevant 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 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. May serve on peer review.

8. 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. Participates in QA/QI projects. May participate in clinical research or clinical drug trials as a primary investigator, co-investigator, or active participant. May Secure or implement a grant for healthcare-related purposes. It may be published in a professional journal.

9. 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. Serves on multiple multi-disciplinary committees as selected and assigned or as a chairperson on one.

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 our patients and employees' wellness, Parkland Health is a tobacco and smoke-free campus.