Advanced Practice Provider Fellow- Hospitalist - Fort Worth - Parkland Health and Hospital System

Description

Location:
New Parkland Hospital Advanced Practice Provider Fellow

• Hospitalist Primary Purpose The fellowship, a 12 month intensive training program, will provide opportunities for both new graduates and experienced Advanced Practice Providers to gain specialized knowledge and develop advanced skill sets necessary to provide optimal patient care in the service area of their program.

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 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 None required Equivalent Education and/or Experience None Certification/Registration/Licensure Must have a current healthcare provider BLS for Healthcare Providers 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, if any.

Physician Assistant 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 an active certification as a Nurse Practitioner by one of the following Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) by American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Program (AANPCP) Adult Nurse Practitioner (ANP) by ANCC or AANPCP Gerontology Nurse Practitioner (GNP) by ANCC or AANPCP Adult-Gerontology

• Primary Care Nurse Practitioner by ANCC or AANPCP Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner by ANCC or American Association of Critical-Care Nurses Certification Corporation (AACNCC) Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP) by ANCC or AACNCC Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
• Primary Care (PNP-PC or PPCNP) by Pediatric Nursing Certification Board (PNCB) or ANCC Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
• Acute Care (PNP-AC) by PNCB Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) by ANCC Women'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, 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, 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 following Adult Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) by ANCC or AACNCC Psychiatric Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) by ANCC or AACNCC Skills or Special Abilities Provides care to assigned patient population in accordance with the current State of Texas Nurse Practice Act and/or Texas Medical Board Rules, as applicable to licensure, established protocols, multidisciplinary plan of care, and clinical area-specific standards.

Must have effective verbal and written communication skills. Must demonstrate knowledge of Parkland policies, structure, procedures, and mission. Must demonstrate patient-centered behaviors. Responsibilities Performs clinical practitioner duties in the designated specialty area.

Obtains histories, performs physical exams, makes assessments, and orders tests to adequately assess and determine diagnoses and plan of care.

Records health history, findings, treatment, 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 families to ensure self-management, follow-up, and compliance with established treatment.

Supports interdisciplinary collaboration to ensure continuous quality care and to promote positive health outcomes with a focus on good customer service and patient satisfaction.

Stays abreast of the latest developments, advancements, and trends in the practice field by attending seminars/workshops, reading professional journals, and actively participating in professional organizations.

Participates in PHHS education activities. Maintains and implements knowledge of all applicable rules, regulations, policies, laws, and guidelines that impact the 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.

Consistently provides quality customer service to internal and external PHHS customers. Job Accountabilities Identifies ways to improve work processes and improve customer satisfaction.

Makes recommendations to supervisor, implements, and monitors results as appropriate in support of the overall goals of the department and Parkland.

Stays abreast of the latest developments, advancements, and trends in the field by attending seminars/workshops, reading professional journals, actively participating in professional organizations, and/or maintaining certification or licensure.

Integrates knowledge gained into current work practices. Maintains knowledge of applicable rules, regulations, policies, laws, and guidelines that impact the area.

Develops effective internal controls designed to promote adherence with applicable laws, accreditation agency requirements, and federal, state, and private health plans.

Seeks advice and guidance as needed to ensure proper understanding.


Requisition ID:
986202