Adv Practice Provider- Neonatal APRN II NRP
Company: Parkland
Location: Dallas
Posted on: January 26, 2023
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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 PURPOSEResponsible for providing health care for
patients in designated primary or specialty area, 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 SPECIFICATIONSEducation:- 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:- 3 plus years of clinical experience as
an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) performing the same or similar
job duties.- 5 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 3/1/2014
may have an equivalent combination of education and
experience.--Certification/Registration/Licensure:- Must have
current healthcare provider CPR course completion card 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.- Current certification in Neonatal
Resuscitation Program (NRP) and must be attained within 90 days of
being hired and maintained throughout employment.- Physician
Assistant: Must have current, valid Physician Assistant license
from the Texas Board of Physician Assistants Must have active
certification as a Physician Assistant by the National Commission
on Certification of Physician Assistants Must have a
current--Physician Assistant license from the Texas Board of
Physician Assistants.- Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (Nurse
Practitioner): Current RN license from the Texas Board of Nursing;
or, valid Compact RN license Current license from the Texas Board
of Nursing as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) with
authorization to practice as a Family, Adult, Pediatric, Neonatal,
Psychiatric Mental Health or Women's Health Nurse
Practitioner.--Must have active certification as Nurse Practitioner
by one of the following: Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) by
American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)- Pediatric Nurse
Practitioner --Primary Care (PNP-PC or PPCNP) by Pediatric Nursing
Certification Board (PNCB) or ANCC- Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
--Acute Care (PNP-AC) by PNCB- Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) by
NCC--Women's Health Nurse Practitioner (WHCNP) by National
Certification Corporation.- Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
(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
Current employees without an NP certification must obtain
certification within 2 years of placement into the
position.--Skills or Special Abilities:- Provides care to 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 both superior clinical skills and as a practice
development resource.- Must have effective verbal and written
communication skills.- Must have effective leadership skills to
include motivation, recruitment, retention, and change management.-
Must demonstrate knowledge of Parkland policies, structure,
procedures, and mission.- Must demonstrate patient-centered
behaviors.--Preferred:Spanish proficiency is
preferred--Responsibilities:1. Performs all clinical practitioner
service activities in designated specialty area including obtains
histories, performs physical exams, makes assessments, orders tests
to adequately assess, determine diagnoses, and plan of 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.
Includes 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. Develops
appropriate patient education materials. May participate in
community outreach activities to promote education and PHHS as a
patient-centered/patient valued healthcare provider.4. Trains,
supervises, and evaluates APP students and contributes to the
education of 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.5. Stays abreast of the latest developments, advancements
and trends in given practice field by attending seminars/workshops,
reading professional journals, actively participating in
professional organizations. Participates in PHHS education
activities, attends, and provides in-services. Educates peers and
staff both formally and informally. Seeks information to ensure
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.6. Collaborates and maintains positive working
relationships between all PHHS staff. Provides patient-centered
care with a focus on good customer service and patient
satisfaction.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 applicable 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 APPs 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.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.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 multi-disciplinary committees as selected and
assigned.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.
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