APP- Neonatal Nurse Practitioner II - Neonatology

APP- Neonatal Nurse Practitioner II

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.

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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

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) :

Experience :

Equivalent Education and / or Experience

Certification / Registration / Licensure :

Current RN license from the Texas Board of Nursing; or valid Compact RN license Current license from the Texas Board of Nursing as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) with authorization to practice as a Family, Adult

Must have active certification as a Nurse Practitioner by one of the following :

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 Must have active certification as a Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM) by the American Midwifery Certification Board (AMCB) or its predecessor Current employees without an NP certification must obtain certification within 2 years of placement into the position.

Physician Assistant :

Required Tests for Placement

Skills or Special Abilities

Responsibilities :

1. 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. 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.

2. Records health history, findings, treatments, and recommendations accurately, clearly, and concisely. Manages time effectively to ensure optimal use of patient and provider resources. Consult appropriately with supervising physicians and refer patients as necessary to ensure optimal patient outcomes. 3. 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. Arrange appropriate follow-up appointments. Develop appropriate patient education materials. May participate in community outreach activities to promote education and PHHS as a patient-centered / patient-valued healthcare provider.

4. 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.

5. Stays abreast of the latest developments, advancements, and trends in a 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 the maintenance of a collaborative learning environment. They integrate new knowledge into their practice, take the initiative to learn new techniques and procedures, and share skills and information with the healthcare team.

6. Collaborate and maintain positive working relationships between all PHHS staff. Provides patient-centered care with a focus on good customer service and patient satisfaction.

7. 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 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.

8. 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.

9. Assists in developing, implementing, and monitoring annual goals and objectives for the department that support the mission and objectives of PHHS and the department. Attends regular staff meetings. Serves on multi-disciplinary committees as selected and assigned.

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Nearest Secondary Market : Fort Worth

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