Advanced Practice Provider (APP) - Labor and Delivery (L / D) Triage (Nights)

Job Description

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.

Parkland Hospital is seeking a passionate Advanced Practice Provider to join our dynamic Labor & Delivery triage team, working three 12-hour night shifts (7 : 00 PM – 7 : 00 AM).

This is an opportunity to practice at the busiest Labor & Delivery unit in the nation, where every shift brings purpose, impact, and the chance to support some of the most meaningful moments in our patients’ lives.

We are seeking a Certified Nurse Midwife, Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner, or Physician Assistant with 3+ years of experience. A strong background in labor and delivery is preferred. Certified Nurse Midwives will be cross trained in Labor and Delivery management.

Primary Purpose

Responsible for providing health care for patients in designated primary or specialty area, 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) :

• Master’s Degree in Nursing accredited through the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) or the Accreditation Commission for

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.

Experience :

3 plus years of clinical experience as an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) performing the same or similar job duties.

OR

5 plus years of clinical experience as an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) in any field.

Equivalent Education and / or Experience :

Current employees hired at Parkland before 3 / 1 / 2014, may have an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Certification / Registration / Licensure :

Must have current healthcare provider CPR course completion card from one of the following :

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 certification in Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) and must be attained within 90 days of being hired and maintained throughout employment.

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (Nurse Practitioner) :

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

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (Nurse Midwife) :

Physician Assistant :

Required Tests for Placement :

Skills or Special Abilities :

Responsibilities :

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. As part of our commitment to our patients and employees’ wellness, Parkland Health is a tobacco and smoke-free campus.