Advanced Practice Practitioner-Inpatient Acute Care Specialist

2 weeks ago


Plano, Texas, United States Children's Health Full time
Job Title & Specialty Area:

Advanced Practice Practitioner-Inpatient Acute Care

Department:

Inpatient (Hospitalist Group)

Location:

Children's Medical Center Plano

Shift:

Variable Shifts; Days and Nights

Hours per week:

20 hours

Job Type:

On-Site

Why Children's Health?

At Children's Health, our mission is to deliver exceptional patient care and make a positive impact on the lives of children and families. We strive to create a work environment that is supportive, inclusive, and empowering for our team members.

We believe that every moment, big or small, contributes to the overall well-being of our patients and families. Our dedication to promoting children's health extends beyond our organization and encompasses the broader community.

As an Advanced Practice Practitioner-Inpatient Acute Care, you will play a critical role in delivering high-quality patient care and contributing to the success of our team.

Job Summary:

The Advanced Practice Practitioner-Inpatient Acute Care functions as a healthcare provider within a particular specialty service, providing age-appropriate care to a culturally diverse patient population. The Advanced Practice Practitioner works interdependently and independently within the healthcare team, providing care that is family-centered, efficient, respectful of time, and fiscally responsible.

Responsibilities:
  1. Provides direct clinical care in an expanded role, guided by education, certification, licensure, clinical expertise, and Prescriptive Authority Agreement or Delegation Protocol.
  2. Conducts patient history and physical examination, diagnoses and manages patient care, including ordering and prescribing medications and treatments.
  3. Orders and interprets necessary diagnostic and/or therapeutic tests.
  4. Provides patient consultation and referrals, evaluates patient response to interventions, and modifies care plan as necessary to achieve desired outcomes.
  5. Discharge planning, anticipatory guidance regarding pediatric growth and development, and consults with other healthcare professionals as needed.
  6. Utilizes advanced knowledge to provide clinical leadership to other healthcare professionals through mentoring, education, and clinical consultation.
  7. Identifies learning needs of patients and their families and directs educational activities to meet these needs.
  8. Recognizes educational or knowledge needs of peers or nursing staff and participates in formal or informal educational activities to meet identified needs.
  9. Participates actively in research, independently or in collaboration with other professionals as a member of a research team, assisting in gathering data, collaborating as a research investigator, or initiating research.
  10. Reviews and utilizes current literature and research findings for evidence-based practice in the healthcare of patients and their families.
  11. Participates in hospital-wide performance improvement programs and assists with regulatory compliance.
  12. Provides accurate, timely, and effective communication within their clinical workgroup, the Advanced Practice Service, and with all hospital personnel.
Requirements:
  1. At least 2 years of job-related experience preferred.
  2. At least 2 years of experience in pediatrics or a related specialized area of nursing.
  3. Advanced Practitioner primary care and inpatient exposure preferred.
Licenses and Certifications:
  1. APRN: Current licensure as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse in the State of Texas (or current valid Compact RN license) upon hire required.
  2. APRN: Current certification as a Nurse Practitioner, Maternal Child Clinical Nurse Specialist, or Pediatric Clinical Nurse Specialist by a national certifying body recognized by the Texas Board of Nursing (BON) in the appropriate population focus area.
  3. PA: Current license issued by the Texas Physician Assistant Board upon hire required.
  4. PA: Current certificate issued by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants upon hire required.
  5. APRN & PA: Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers as required by CP 1.20 Life Support Course Requirements required.
  6. APRN & PA: Current NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification if practicing in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) upon hire required.
  7. PRN & PA with hospital privileges: Current PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certification 180 Days required.
A Place Where You Belong:

We put our people first. We welcome, value, and respect the beliefs, identities, and experiences of our patients and colleagues. We are committed to delivering culturally effective care, creating meaningful partnerships in the communities we serve, and equipping and developing our team members to make Children's Health a place where everyone can contribute.

Holistic Benefits:
  1. Employee portion of medical plan premiums are covered after 3 years.
  2. 4%-10% employee savings plan match based on tenure.
  3. Paid Parental Leave (up to 12 weeks).
  4. Caregiver Leave.
  5. Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement.


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