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Parkland Health and Hospital System (PHHS)

Adv Practice Provider II (PTB)- Homeless Outreach (Mobile Units and Multiple Cli

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


Adv Practice Provider II (PTB)- Homeless Outreach (Mobile Units and Multiple Clinics)

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.Primary PurposeResponsible 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:EducationPhysician 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 or a Doctor of Nursing Practice Degree 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.Equivalent Education and/or ExperienceCurrent employees hired at Parkland before 3/1/2014 may have an equivalent combination of education and experience.Certification/Registration/LicensureMust have current healthcare provider BLS for Healthcare provider certification from one of the following: American Heart Association, American Red Cross, Military 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, valid Physician Assistant licensure from the Texas Board of Physician Assistants.Current certification as a Physician Assistant by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (Nurse Practitioner): Current RN licensure from the Texas Board of Nursing or valid Compact RN license.Current licensure from the Texas Board of Nursing as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) with authorization to practice as a Family, Adult, Gerontology, Adult-Gerontology, Adult-Gerontology Acute Care, Acute Care, Pediatric, Pediatric Acute Care, Psychiatric Mental Health or Women's Health Nurse Practitioner.Must have active certification as a Nurse Practitioner by one of the following: Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Program (AANPCP), Adult Nurse Practitioner (ANP) by ANCC or AANPCP, or other specified certifications.Skills or Special AbilitiesProvides 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 to include 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.Parkland 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.Helping diverse candidates find great careers is our goal. 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