Advanced Practice Practitioner

Children's Health • Frisco, TX

100d

About The Position

The Advanced Practice Practitioner functions as a health care provider within a particular specialty service providing age-appropriate care to a culturally diverse patient population. The Advanced Practice Practitioner works interdependently and independently within the health care team providing care that is family-centered as well as efficient, respectful of time, and fiscally responsible. This role supports the organizational mission of making life better for children by improving access to care, providing continuity of care as well as ensuring the delivery of quality care.

Requirements

• Masters Degree in Nursing or related field.
• At least 2 years job related experience preferred.
• At least 2 years experience in pediatrics or related specialized area of nursing preferred.
• Current licensure as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse in the State of Texas or current valid Compact RN license upon hire.
• Current certification as a Nurse Practitioner, Maternal Child Clinical Nurse Specialist, or Pediatric Clinical Nurse Specialist by a national certifying body recognized by the Texas Board of Nursing in the appropriate population focus area.
• Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers certification required.
• Current NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification if practicing in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) upon hire.
• Current PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certification within 180 days if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct clinical care in an expanded role guided by education, certification, licensure, clinical expertise and Prescriptive Authority Agreement or Delegation Protocol.
• Conducts patient history and physical examination.
• Diagnoses and manages patient care (both inpatient and outpatient) including ordering and prescribing medications and treatments.
• Orders and interprets necessary diagnostic and/or therapeutic tests.
• Provides patient consultation and referrals.
• Performs procedures and evaluates patient response to interventions.
• Modifies care plan as necessary to achieve desired outcomes.
• Plans for patient discharge.
• Consults with other health care professionals, patients, and families in the formulation and initiation of the health care plan.
• Evaluates the outcome of patient consultations and modifies recommendations as needed.
• Utilizes advanced knowledge to provide clinical leadership to other health care professionals through mentoring, education, and clinical consultation.
• Identifies the learning needs of patients and their families and directs educational activities to meet these needs.
• Recognizes educational needs of peers or nursing staff and participates in educational activities.
• Evaluates response to educational interventions.
• Participates actively in research and collaborates with other professionals as a member of a research team.
• Reviews and utilizes current literature and research findings for evidence-based practice.
• Participates in hospital-wide performance improvement programs and assists with regulatory compliance.
• Provides accurate, timely and effective communication within their clinical workgroup and with all hospital personnel.
• Practices within a shared governance structure that is functional and in alignment with the Advanced Practice Service model.
• Provides care in a manner that supports the Patient/Family Centered Care model.

Benefits

• Employee portion of medical plan premiums are covered after 3 years.
• 4%-10% employee savings plan match based on tenure.
• Paid Parental Leave (up to 12 weeks).
• Caregiver Leave.
• Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Master's degree