Advanced Practice Provider II - Correctional Health

Parkland Health

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Advanced Practice Provider II provides health care to patients in a designated primary or specialty area, including diagnosis, treatment, education, and referrals. The role serves as a clinical resource and role model, and supports training, evaluation, and direct management of practitioners and students to promote optimal patient care. The provider also assists leadership with assessing, planning, organizing, and implementing advanced practice provider activities. This position is based at Lew Sterrett Correctional Facility, West Tower, in a high-acuity correctional health setting. The provider independently manages an assigned patient caseload and collaborates with the clinical team as needed. The schedule is five 8-hour morning shifts per week.

Requirements

Physician Assistant candidates must have a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and completion of an accredited Physician Assistant program recognized by ARC-PA or its predecessors.
APRN candidates must have a master's degree in nursing or a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree accredited through CCNE or ACEN.
At least 3 years of clinical experience as an APP performing the same or similar duties, or at least 5 years of clinical APP experience in any field.
Current healthcare provider BLS for Healthcare Providers certification from the American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or Military Training Network.
Meet and maintain licensing and registration requirements set by the Medical Staff Bylaws, Medical Staff Rules and Regulations, and Credentialing Policies/Procedures.
Physician Assistant candidates must have current, valid Texas Physician Assistant licensure and current NCCPA certification.
Nurse Practitioner candidates must have current Texas RN licensure or a valid Compact RN license, current Texas APRN licensure with authorization in an eligible NP specialty, and active certification from the applicable recognized certifying body.
Certified Nurse Midwife candidates must have current Texas or Compact RN licensure, Texas APRN licensure authorizing nurse-midwife practice, and active AMCB certification or predecessor certification.
Clinical Nurse Specialist candidates must have current Texas or Compact RN licensure, Texas APRN licensure authorizing CNS practice, and active certification in an eligible CNS specialty from a listed certifying body.
Provide care according to applicable Texas nursing or medical practice rules, established protocols, multidisciplinary plans of care, and specialty-specific standards.
Demonstrate leadership through strong clinical skills and service as a practice-development resource.
Have effective verbal and written communication skills and leadership skills that include motivation, recruitment, retention, and change management.
Demonstrate knowledge of Parkland policies, structure, procedures, and mission, as well as patient-centered behaviors.

Nice To Haves

Previous jail or prison experience.
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants with at least one year of psychiatric experience are especially encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Obtain patient histories, perform physical examinations, assess patients, order appropriate tests, determine diagnoses, and plan and manage care in the designated specialty area.
Use medical protocols and consultants appropriately to support sound medical decisions and positive patient outcomes.
Accurately and concisely document health histories, findings, treatments, and recommendations; manage time effectively; consult supervising physicians and refer patients as appropriate.
Involve patients and families in care planning when appropriate, provide education to support self-management and treatment compliance, arrange follow-up, and develop patient education materials.
Train, supervise, and evaluate APP students; contribute to the education of residents, interns, and other healthcare trainees; and serve as a clinical resource and role model for colleagues and junior staff.
Maintain knowledge of developments and trends in the practice field through professional learning, seminars, journals, and organizations; participate in PHHS education activities and in-services; and share knowledge with peers and staff.
Collaborate with PHHS staff and provide patient-centered care focused on customer service and patient satisfaction.
Maintain knowledge of and compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, accreditation requirements, and program requirements; keep professional certifications and licensure current; and complete assigned compliance obligations.
Identify departmental work processes and recommend improvements to effectiveness, productivity, and efficiency; participate in quality assurance and quality improvement projects, and potentially in clinical research or drug trials.
Assist in developing, implementing, and monitoring departmental annual goals and objectives; attend staff meetings; and serve on assigned multidisciplinary teams and committees.
Potentially participate in community outreach activities to promote education and PHHS.