Acclaim Health (Acclaim) is a multi specialty medical group practice comprised of over 500 physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants that partner with JPS Health Network (JPS). Acclaim supports JPS’s mission of transforming healthcare delivery for the communities we serve. From primary care to pediatrics to a full range of specialties, Acclaim’s goal is to provide high-quality, compassionate care for every patient, every time.
As the county health network and Level-1 Trauma Center, JPS has been serving the residents of Tarrant County for over 100 years. In addition to providing high-quality care, JPS is also an urban teaching hospital with a long history of training physicians and medical students. JPS offers 18 residency and fellowship programs, including the largest family medicine residency in the nation. JPS educates in tandem with the University of North Texas Health Science Center, Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine, and Burnett School of Medicine at TCU.
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Advanced Practice Provider – Acclaim (SICU)
John Peter Smith Hospital
Job Description:
Job Summary:
The Advanced Practice Provider practices under the direct supervision of the Surgery/Critical Care supervising
physician and is responsible for assisting with all aspects of patient care, including diagnosis, treatments and
consultations within the inpatient setting. This position will also educate patients about preventative care and
prescribed treatments; order tests and serve as a patient's healthcare provider.
Duties and Essential Job Functions:
1. Collaborates with the Trauma/General Surgeons, Critical Care Intensivists and other APPs in overseeing and
coordinating the multidisciplinary care delivered to all SICU patients, to optimize quality patient care.
2. Reviews patient medical charts to assist physicians with diagnosis, treatment and care management.
3. Makes appropriate patient referrals as necessary.
4. Monitors guidelines for the management of care and for ensuring that the services are delivered in
compliance with the guidelines established by JPS Health Network and Acclaim Physician Group.
5. Provides care education to patients and families.
6. Provides evidence-based and compassionate care to all patients assigned to improve patient outcomes and
increase patient satisfaction scores.
7. Maintains a collaborative environment with providers, clinical staff, and support staff.
8. Supports academic, educational and research endeavors.
9. Attends Performance Improvement Programs and Peer Review committee meetings; and is an active
participant in the process.
10. Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Master’s or Doctoral Degree in Nursing from an accredited school of nursing
OR
- Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant Program
AND
- 2 years of clinical experience preferred.
Required Licensure/Certification/Specialized Training:
- Must have current Texas Physician Assistant license or Texas APRN license (AGACNP/ACNP) with RNFA
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
- Pediatric Life Support (PALS)
Preferred Education and Experience:
- Specialty training with ultrasound interpretation and procedures preferred
- Specialty training with central lines, arterial lines and chest tube insertion preferred
Location Address:
1500 S. Main Street
Fort Worth, Texas, 76104
United States
