Advanced Practice Provider- Correctional Health

APP
- Advanced Practice Provider
- Correctional Health PRN**

Location:

Jail Main Clinic

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).

• 2+ years of clinical experience as an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) in any field.
• May have equivalent experience to substitute for the education requirements.

• BLS for Healthcare Providers certification from American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or 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 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 specified specialties.
• Active certification as a Nurse Practitioner (FNP, AN, GNP, etc.) by ANCC, AANPCP, AACNCC, or relevant certifying body.
• Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (Certified Nurse Midwife):
  Current RN licensure and APRN licensure for Nurse Midwife; active CNM certification by American Midwifery Certification Board (AMCB).
• Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (Clinical Nurse Specialist):
  Current RN licensure and APRN licensure for Clinical Nurse Specialist. Active CNS certification by ANCC or AACNCC.

• Provides care to assigned patient population in accordance with the State of Texas Nursing Practice Act or Texas Medical Board Rules.
• Demonstrate leadership ability through clinical skills and practice development.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Leadership skills including motivation, recruitment, retention, and change management.
• Knowledge of Parkland policies, structure, procedures, and mission.
• Patient-centered behaviors.

• Performs clinical practitioner duties in the designated specialty area: obtains histories, performs physical exams, makes assessments, and orders tests to adequately assess and determine diagnoses and plan of care.
• 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.
• Includes patients and/or families in determining the plan of care. Educates patients and families to ensure self-management, follow-up, and compliance with established treatment.
• Supports interdisciplinary collaboration to ensure continuous quality care and promotes positive health outcomes with a focus on good customer service and patient satisfaction.
• 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. Provides quality customer service to internal and external PHHS customers.
• Assists in developing, implementing, and monitoring annual goals and objectives for the department that support the mission and objectives of PHHS. Attends regular staff meetings.

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