Advanced Practice Provider I - General

Parkland Health

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About The Position

Provides health care for patients in a designated primary or specialty area, including diagnosis, treatment, education, and referrals. Serves as a clinical practice resource and role model and supports training, evaluation, and direct management of practitioners and students across the service line to promote optimal patient care quality. Assists leadership with assessing, planning, organizing, and implementing advanced practice provider activities.

The position performs clinical practitioner duties in the designated specialty area, working within applicable Texas practice rules, established protocols, multidisciplinary care plans, and clinical-area standards. It requires appropriate education, licensure, and certification as a Physician Assistant or an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse in an authorized role.

Requirements

• Physician Assistant candidates must have a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and successfully complete an accredited Physician Assistant program recognized by ARC-PA or its predecessors.
• APRN candidates must have a master's degree in nursing accredited through CCNE or ACEN.
• No experience is required.
• Current healthcare provider BLS for Healthcare Providers certification from the American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or Military Training Network is required.
• Physician Assistant candidates must hold current, valid Physician Assistant licensure from the Texas Board of Physician Assistants and current PA certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.
• Nurse Practitioner candidates must hold current Texas RN licensure or a valid Compact RN license; current Texas APRN licensure authorizing practice in an eligible nurse practitioner role; and active certification applicable to that role from the specified certifying organization.
• Certified Nurse Midwife candidates must hold current Texas RN licensure or a valid Compact RN license, Texas APRN licensure authorizing nurse-midwife practice, and active CNM certification from AMCB or its predecessor.
• Clinical Nurse Specialist candidates must hold current Texas RN licensure or a valid Compact RN license, Texas APRN licensure authorizing clinical nurse specialist practice, and active adult or psychiatric mental health CNS certification from ANCC or AACNCC.
• Provide care in accordance with the applicable Texas Nursing Practice Act or Texas Medical Board Rules, established protocols, multidisciplinary plans of care, and clinical-area standards.
• Demonstrate leadership through strong clinical skills and service as a practice development resource.
• Have effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Have leadership skills, including motivation, recruitment, retention, and change management.
• Demonstrate knowledge of Parkland policies, structure, procedures, and mission.
• Demonstrate patient-centered behaviors.
• Current Parkland employees hired before March 1, 2014, may qualify through an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Obtain patient histories, perform physical examinations, make assessments, order tests, determine diagnoses, and develop plans of care in the designated specialty area.
• Accurately and clearly document health histories, findings, treatment, and recommendations; manage time effectively; consult supervising physicians and refer patients as necessary.
• Involve patients and families in care planning when appropriate, and provide education to support self-management, follow-up, and adherence to treatment.
• Support interdisciplinary collaboration to maintain continuous quality care and promote positive health outcomes, customer service, and patient satisfaction.
• Stay current with developments and trends in the practice field through seminars, workshops, professional journals, and professional organizations; participate in PHHS education activities.
• Maintain and apply knowledge of applicable rules, regulations, policies, laws, and guidelines; develop effective internal controls supporting legal and program compliance; maintain required certifications and licensure; seek guidance as needed; and complete assigned modules and annual PHHS obligations on time.
• Identify departmental work processes and flows and recommend changes to improve effectiveness, productivity, and efficiency in support of PHHS and departmental goals; provide quality service to internal and external customers.
• Assist with developing, implementing, and monitoring annual departmental goals and objectives; attend regular staff meetings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level