Advanced Practice Provider II- Oral Maxillofacial Surgery Clinic
Location: Moody Outpatient CenterAdvanced Practice Provider II- Oral Maxillofacial Surgery Clinic Primary PurposeResponsible for providing health care for patients in designated primary or specialty areas, including patient diagnoses, treatment, education, and referrals. Ready to apply Before you do, make sure to read all the details pertaining to this job in the description below. 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 SpecificationsEducationPhysician AssistantBachelor'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).Experience3 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 March 1, 2014, may have an equivalent combination of education and experience.Certification/Registration/LicensureMust have a current healthcare provider BLS for Healthcare Providers certification from one of the followingAmerican Heart AssociationAmerican Red CrossMilitary Training NetworkMust meet and maintain licensing and registration requirements as delineated by the Medical Staff Bylaws, Medical Staff Rules and Regulations, and Credentialing Policies/Procedures.Physician AssistantCurrent, 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 a 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 an active certification as a Nurse Practitioner by one of the followingFamily 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 AANPCPGerontology Nurse Practitioner (GNP) by ANCC or AANPCPAdult-Gerontology-Primary Care Nurse Practitioner by ANCC or AANPCPAdult-Gerontology-Acute Care Nurse Practitioner by the ANCC or American Association of Critical-Care Nurses Certification Corporation (AACNCC)Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP) by ANCC or AACNCCPediatric Nurse Practitioner's Primary Care (PNP-PC or PPCNP) by the Pediatric Nursing Certification Board (PNCB) or ANCCPediatric Nurse Practitioner's Acute Care (PNP-AC) by PNCBPsychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) by ANCCWomen's Health Nurse Practitioner (WHCNP) by the National Certification Corporation.Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (Certified Nurse Midwife)Current RN licensure from the Texas Board of Nursing, or a valid Compact RN license.Current licensure as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) with authorization to practice as a Nurse Midwife by the Texas Board of Nursing.Must have active certification as a Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM) by the American Midwifery Certification Board (AMCB) or its predecessor.Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (Clinical Nurse Specialist)Current RN licensure from the Texas Board of Nursing, or a 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 Clinical Nurse Specialist.Must have an active certification as described below by one of the followingAdult Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) by ANCC or AACNCCPsychiatric Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) by ANCC or AACNCCSkills or Special AbilitiesProvides care to 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.ResponsibilitiesPerforms all clinical practitioner service activities in the designated specialty area, including obtaining histories, performing physical exams, making assessments, and ordering tests to adequately assess, determine diagnoses, and plan care.Provides optimal medical decision making and patient care management, consistent with the PHHS mission, to ensure good health outcomes.Uses written medical protocols and consultants appropriately.Records health history, findings, treatments, and recommendations accurately, clearly, and concisely.Manages time effectively to ensure optimal use of patient and provider resources. Consults appropriately with supervising physicians and refers patients as necessary to ensure optimal patient outcomes.Includes patients and/or families in determining the plan of care, when appropriate. Educates patients and their families to ensure self-management, follow-up, and adherence to established treatment.Arranges appropriate follow-up appointments.Develops appropriate patient education materials and may participate in community outreach activities to promote education and PHHS as a patient-centered/patient-valued healthcare provider.Trains, supervises, and evaluates APP students and contributes to the education of residents, interns, and other healthcare trainees.Serves as a clinical resource to other APPs and other allied health professionals. Serves as a role model for junior staff and APP students.Stays abreast of the latest developments, advancements, and trends in the given practice field by attending seminars/workshops, reading professional journals, and actively participating in professional organizations.Participates in PHHS education activities, attends, and provides in-services. Educates peers and staff both formally and informally.Seeks information to ensure maintenance of a collaborative learning environment.Integrates new knowledge into their practice, takes initiative to learn new techniques and procedures, and shares skills and information with the healthcare team.Collaborates and maintains positive working relationships between all PHHS staff.Provides patient-centered care with a focus on good customer service and patient satisfaction.Maintains and implements knowledge of all applicable rules, regulations, policies, laws, and guidelines that impact their respective APP fields.Develops effective internal controls that promote adherence to applicable state/federal laws, and the program requirements of accreditation agencies and federal, state, and private health plans.Maintains current professional certifications and licensure as required by the organization and the APP's governing body.Seeks advice and guidance as necessary to ensure proper understanding.Timely completion of all assigned modules and yearly PHHS obligations as defined by the corporate compliance department.Identifies work processes and flows for the assigned department.Suggests appropriate changes to improve work effectiveness, productivity, and efficiency that support the overall goals of PHHS or the area.Participates in QA/QI projects.May participate in clinical research or clinical drug trials.Assists in developing, implementing, and monitoring annual goals and objectives for the department that support the mission and objectives of PHHS and the department. Attend regular staff meetings. xaygatp Serves on multi-disciplinary committees as selected and assigned.Requisition ID: 988310
