Advanced Practice Provider - Correctional Health - PRN

Parkland Health

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides health care to patients in a designated primary or specialty area, including diagnosis, treatment, education, and referrals. Serves as a clinical resource and role model, and supports training, evaluation, and direct management of practitioners and students to promote optimal patient care. Assists leadership with assessing, planning, organizing, and implementing advanced practice provider activities. This is a PRN opportunity at Lew Sterrett Correctional Facility, West Tower. The position requires a minimum commitment of two shifts per month and may offer up to 40 hours per week depending on staffing needs and availability. The role involves independently managing an assigned patient caseload across acute, subacute, and chronic care settings, while collaborating with the clinical team as needed. Previous jail or prison experience is identified as ideal; psychiatric nurse practitioners and physician assistants with at least one year of psychiatric experience are especially encouraged to apply. Candidates must meet the education, clinical experience, licensing, registration, and certification requirements applicable to their professional track as a Physician Assistant or Advanced Practice Registered Nurse. The role also requires clinical leadership, effective communication, patient-centered care, and familiarity with applicable practice standards and organizational policies.

Requirements

Physician Assistant candidates must have a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and successful 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 by CCNE or ACEN.
At least 3 years of clinical experience as an APP performing the same or similar job duties, or at least 5 years of clinical experience as an APP in any field.
Current healthcare provider BLS for Healthcare Providers certification from the American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or Military Training Network.
Must meet and maintain licensing and registration requirements specified by Medical Staff Bylaws, Medical Staff Rules and Regulations, and Credentialing Policies and Procedures.
Physician Assistant candidates must hold current, valid Texas Board of Physician Assistants licensure and current NCCPA certification.
APRN candidates must hold current Texas RN licensure or a valid Compact RN license and current Texas APRN licensure with authorization appropriate to their advanced practice role.
Nurse Practitioner candidates must hold active certification in an eligible specialty from the listed certifying body, including the applicable ANCC, AANPCP, AACNCC, PNCB, or National Certification Corporation certification.
Certified Nurse Midwife candidates must hold current RN licensure or a valid Compact RN license, Texas APRN licensure with Nurse Midwife authorization, and active AMCB certification or predecessor certification.
Clinical Nurse Specialist candidates must hold current RN licensure or a valid Compact RN license, Texas APRN licensure with Clinical Nurse Specialist authorization, and active certification as an Adult or Psychiatric Mental Health CNS from an applicable listed certifying body.
Provide care in accordance with the Texas Nursing Practice Act or Texas Medical Board Rules, as applicable, 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

Provide clinical services in the designated specialty area, including obtaining histories, performing physical examinations, assessing patients, ordering tests, establishing diagnoses, and planning care.
Make sound medical decisions and manage patient care using written protocols and consultants appropriately.
Document patient histories, findings, treatments, and recommendations accurately, clearly, and concisely.
Manage time effectively, consult supervising physicians appropriately, and refer patients as needed.
Include patients and families in care planning when appropriate; educate them about self-management, follow-up, and treatment compliance; arrange follow-up appointments; and develop patient education materials.
Train, supervise, and evaluate APP students, contribute to the education of residents, interns, and other trainees, and serve as a clinical resource and role model for staff and students.
Keep current with developments and trends in the practice field through continuing education, professional reading, and participation in professional organizations; attend and provide in-service education and share knowledge with peers and staff.
Collaborate with PHHS staff and promote positive working relationships, patient-centered care, customer service, and patient satisfaction.
Maintain knowledge of and comply with applicable rules, regulations, policies, laws, guidelines, accreditation requirements, and organizational obligations; maintain required professional certifications and licensure.
Identify departmental work processes and recommend improvements to effectiveness, productivity, and efficiency; participate in quality assurance and improvement projects and, as applicable, clinical research or drug trials.
Assist with developing, implementing, and monitoring annual department goals and objectives; attend staff meetings and serve on assigned multidisciplinary teams and committees.