APP- Advanced Practice Provider- Hospitalist

Overview

APP
- Advanced Practice Provider I
- Hospitalist (Nights)

Location:

New Parkland Hospital

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.

• 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).

• None

• Current employees hired at Parkland before March 1, 2014, may have an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• 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 as an 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 an active certification as a Nurse Practitioner by one or more of the following:
  Family NP, Adult NP, Gerontology NP, Adult-Gerontology NP, Adult-Gerontology-Acute Care NP, Acute Care NP, Pediatric NP (PNP-PC or PPCNP), Pediatric NP (PNP-AC), Psychiatric Mental Health NP, Women s Health NP.
• Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (Certified Nurse Midwife) — Current RN licensure from the Texas Board of Nursing;
  Current APRN licensure with authorization to practice as a Nurse Midwife;
  Active CNM certification by AMCB or its predecessor.
• Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (Clinical Nurse Specialist) — Current RN licensure; APRN licensure with authorization to practice as a Clinical Nurse Specialist;
  Active CNS certification as Adult CNS or Psychiatric Mental Health CNS.

• Provides care to assigned patient population in accordance with Texas Nursing Practice Act or Texas Medical Board Rules, as applicable; follows established protocols, multidisciplinary plan of care, and standards.
• Demonstrates leadership through clinical skills and as a resource for practice development.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Effective leadership skills including motivation, recruitment, retention, and change management.
• Demonstrates knowledge of Parkland policies, structure, procedures, and mission.
• Demonstrates patient-centered behaviors.

• Performs clinical practitioner duties in the designated specialty area: takes histories, performs physical exams, makes assessments, orders tests, and develops plan of care.
• Records health history, findings, treatment, and recommendations accurately; manages time to optimize resources; consults with supervising physicians and refers patients as needed to ensure optimal outcomes.
• Involves patients and families in determining the plan of care when appropriate; educates patients and families to ensure self-management and adherence to treatment.
• Supports interdisciplinary collaboration to ensure continuous quality care and positive health outcomes; emphasizes customer service and patient satisfaction.
• Stays informed of developments in the practice field by attending seminars/workshops, reading journals, and participating in professional organizations; participates in PHHS education activities.
• Maintains knowledge of applicable rules, regulations, policies, laws, and guidelines; develops internal controls to promote adherence; maintains current certifications and licensure as required; completes modules and PHHS obligations timely.
• Identifies workflow opportunities; suggests changes to improve effectiveness, productivity, and efficiency in the department.
• Assists in developing, implementing, and monitoring annual goals and objectives; attends regular staff meetings.

Requisition : 988528