Parkland Health

Garland Health Ctr, TX

Advanced Practice Provider I - Outpatient Behavioral Health

Nurse Practitioner / PA

Pay & benefits for this position

NP/PA: $63/hr

Mental health support

Requirements

BLSRN license

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Position Details

Hospital System

Parkland Health

Location

Garland Health Ctr, TX

Specialty

Nurse Practitioner / PA

Posted

2026-09-08

Applications close

2026-10-11

Job ID

988636

Description

Advanced Practice Provider I – Outpatient Behavioral Health Primary PurposeResponsible 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 SpecificationsEducationPhysician AssistantBachelor'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 (APRN)Master's degree in nursing accredited through the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) or the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. (ACEN).ExperienceNone Equivalent Education and/or ExperienceCurrent employees hired at Parkland before March 1, 2014, may have an equivalent combination of education and experience. Certification/Registration/Licensure Must have a current healthcare provider BLS for Healthcare Providers certification from one of the followingAmerican Heart AssociationAmerican Red CrossMilitary Training Network Physician AssistantCurrent, 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 a 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 followingFamily Nurse Practitioner (FNP) by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Program (AANPCP)Adult Nurse Practitioner (ANP) by ANCC or AANPCPGerontology Nurse Practitioner (GNP) by ANCC or AANPCPAdult
Gerontology
Primary Care Nurse Practitioner by ANCC or AANPCPAdult
Gerontology
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner by the ANCC or the American Association of Critical
Care Nurses Certification Corporation (AACNCC)Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP) by ANCC or AACNCCPediatric Nurse Practitioner's Primary Care (PNP-PC or PPCNP) by the Pediatric Nursing Certification Board (PNCB) or ANCCPediatric Nurse Practitioner's Acute Care (PNP-AC) by PNCBPsychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) by ANCCWomen'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 a 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 a 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 AACNCCPsychiatric Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) by ANCC or AACNCC Skills or Special AbilitiesProvides care to assigned patient population in accordance with the current State of Texas Nursing Practice Act or Texas Medical Board Rules, as applicable to licensure, established protocols, multidisciplinary plan of care, and clinical area-specific standards.Must demonstrate leadership ability through both superior clinical skills and as a practice development resource.Must have effective verbal and written communication skills.Must have effective leadership skills to include motivation, recruitment, retention, and change management.Must demonstrate knowledge of Parkland policies, structure, procedures, and mission.Must demonstrate patient-centered behaviors. ResponsibilitiesPerforms 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 their families to ensure self-management, follow-up, and adherence to 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.Assists in developing, implementing, and monitoring annual goals and objectives for the department that support the mission and objectives of PHHS and the department.Attend regular staff meetings.

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