APP- Neonatal Nurse Practitioner II
Company: Parkland Health and Hospital System (PHHS)
Location: Dallas
Posted on: April 16, 2024
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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.*10K SignOn Incentive*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/Licensure- Must 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 Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
certification must be attained within 90 days of being hired and
maintained throughout employment.Physician Assistant:Must have a
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 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 PNCBNeonatal 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 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.- Preferred: Spanish proficiency is
preferred.Responsibilities:1. Performs all clinical practitioner
service activities in a designated specialty area, 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 care plan 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 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. 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 the 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.#LI-SS2Parkland 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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