Advanced Practice Provider (APP)

Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant)

White Rock Medical Center is a community-based hospital located near the historic White Rock Lake community, that serves the Dallas, Garland, Mesquite and surrounding areas. We specialize in a wide range of services including comprehensive medical/surgical care, bariatric, cardiology, outpatient and emergency medicine.

Our mission is to deliver exceptional healthcare with compassion and excellence.

White Rock Medical Center is seeking compassionate, care-minded individuals to join our company and make a difference. As a member of the White Rock Medical Center team, you can advance your skills while working in a supportive and patient focused environment.

The Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) provides high-quality, patient-centered medical care in both the Emergency Department and inpatient hospital setting. The APP functions collaboratively with emergency physicians, hospitalists, specialists, nursing staff, and ancillary departments to evaluate, diagnose, treat, and manage patients across the continuum of acute care. This role requires flexibility to work days, nights, weekends, holidays, and PRN shifts based on departmental needs.

Essential Functions

• Perform comprehensive medical screening examinations and assessments.
• Evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients with acute illnesses and injuries.
• Order, interpret, and document diagnostic tests including laboratory and imaging studies.
• Develop and implement evidence-based treatment plans.
• Perform emergency procedures within scope of practice including but not limited to: laceration repair, incision and drainage, splinting, joint reductions (as credentialed), foreign body removal, abscess management, wound care, pelvic examinations.
• Initiate stabilization and resuscitation of critically ill patients.
• Collaborate with consulting physicians and specialty services.
• Determine appropriate patient disposition including discharge, admission, transfer, or observation.
• Complete accurate and timely electronic medical documentation.
• Meet departmental quality, productivity, and patient satisfaction metrics.

Inpatient Services

• Conduct daily patient rounds.
• Perform admission history and physical examinations.
• Manage inpatient medical care in collaboration with supervising physicians.
• Develop treatment plans and adjust therapies based on patient progress.
• Review laboratory, radiology, and diagnostic results.
• Coordinate discharge planning and patient education.
• Complete discharge summaries and transition-of-care documentation.
• Communicate effectively with consulting physicians and multidisciplinary teams.
• Participate in rapid response and code situations as credentialed.

General Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate, complete, and timely documentation in the electronic medical record.
• Follow all hospital policies, clinical protocols, EMTALA regulations, CMS guidelines, and quality standards.
• Participate in departmental meetings and quality improvement initiatives.
• Maintain patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
• Demonstrate professionalism and excellent customer service.
• Maintain current licensure, certifications, and credentialing requirements.
• Participate in continuing medical education and competency assessments.

Behavioral Standards

• Treats everyone as their customer; utilizes scripting and other tools to ensure consistency in customer service; expresses recognition and shows appreciation to others; fully utilizes AIDET principles; responds quickly to handle requests, complaints, and questions; displays a positive attitude.

Communication/Knowledge

• Wears nametag properly; follows dress code policy; answers phone correctly and promptly; is prepared for meetings; meets deadlines; does not participate in gossip; acts ethically and treats others with respect; respects customer's and co-worker's time; establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and co-workers.

Collaboration/Teamwork

1. Attends staff meetings; follows HIPAA guidelines; follows patient rights policy; complies with the compliance program; demonstrates knowledge of role in a disaster; demonstrates knowledge of fire and fire drill procedures; working knowledge of hospital emergency codes; always utilizes standard precautions in the clinical setting; safely manages the environment of care by demonstrating a working knowledge of the: Life Safety program, Utilities Management program, Hazardous Materials program, Emergency Preparedness program, Safety Management program, Medical Equipment Management program, Security Management program.

Requirements

• Master's or Doctoral degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program.
• Current unrestricted state license.
• National board certification.
• DEA registration (or eligibility).
• Current BLS certification.
• Current ACLS certification.
• Current PALS certification (preferred or required based on department).
• Ability to obtain hospital privileges.

Preferred

• Minimum 12 years Emergency Medicine or Hospital Medicine experience.
• Experience managing both Emergency Department and inpatient populations.
• Ultrasound experience preferred.
• Procedural competency in emergency medicine preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong clinical decision-making skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple critically ill patients.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Strong procedural skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with supervising physicians.
• Proficient with electronic medical records.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.

Work Schedule

Opportunities are available for:

• Weekend Days
• Weekend Nights
• Weekday Days
• Weekday Nights
• PRN (As Needed)

Shifts may include:

• 12-hour shifts
• Holidays
• Rotating weekends (as applicable)

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds with assistance.
• Ability to respond rapidly to emergency situations.
• Manual dexterity sufficient to perform medical procedures.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation
• Flexible scheduling
• Opportunities for additional shifts
• Collaborative physician leadership
• Supportive multidisciplinary team
• Continuing education opportunities
• Malpractice coverage