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Parkland Health and Hospital System (PHHS)

APP - Neonatal Nurse Practitioner II

Parkland Health and Hospital System (PHHS), Dallas, Texas, United States, 75215


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 PURPOSE

Responsible 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 SPECIFICATIONS

Education

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.Certification/Registration/Licensure

Must have current healthcare provider CPR course completion card from one of the following:American Heart AssociationAmerican Red CrossMilitary 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 certification in Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) and must be attained within 90 days of being hired and maintained throughout employment.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 both 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.Responsibilities

Performs all clinical practitioner service activities in designated specialty areas, including obtaining histories, performing physical exams, making assessments, ordering tests to adequately assess, determining diagnoses, and planning care.Records health history, findings, treatments, and recommendations accurately, clearly, and concisely.Includes patients and/or families in determining the plan of care, when appropriate.Trains, supervises, and evaluates APP students and contributes to the education of residents, interns, and other healthcare trainees.Stays abreast of the latest developments, advancements and trends in a given practice field.Collaborates and maintains positive working relationships between all PHHS staff.Maintains and implements knowledge of all applicable rules, regulations, policies, laws, and guidelines that impact their respective APP fields.Identifies work processes and flows for the assigned department.Assists in developing, implementing, and monitoring annual goals and objectives for the department.#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. As part of our commitment to our patients and employees' wellness, Parkland Health is a tobacco and smoke-free campus.

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