Adv Practice Provider- Neonatal APRN II NRP
Company: Parkland Health and Hospital System (PHHS)
Location: Dallas
Posted on: September 21, 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 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 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/LicensureMust have a 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 a 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
currentPhysician 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 a 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 OR 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
within2 years of placement into the position.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 both 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.-
Preferred:Spanish proficiency is preferredResponsibilities1.
Performs all clinical practitioner service activities in designated
specialty areas including obtaining histories, performing physical
exams, making 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 a given practice field by
attending seminars/workshops, reading professional journals, and
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 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.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.
Keywords: Parkland Health and Hospital System (PHHS), Dallas , Adv Practice Provider- Neonatal APRN II NRP, Healthcare , Dallas, Texas
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