OB Triage Advanced Practice - CNM

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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Job Title

OB Triage Advanced Practice - CNM

Requisition Number

req30675

Location

John Peter Smith Hospital

Job Description

Job Summary:

The OB triage unit is a specialized emergency unit dedicated to the triage and treatment of urgent and emergent obstetric and gynecologic problems. The OB Triage unit is managed 24 hours a day by highly skilled Advanced Practice Providers in collaboration with resident and faculty physicians. Located within the Main hospital and in proximity to all Women’s And Infants services including Labor/Delivery, Antepartum, Postpartum and NICU units, the OB triage unit consists of 10 exam rooms and a dedicated ultrasound suite, and averages 11,000 visits per year.

Our Advanced Practice Provider group consists of trusted and experienced nurse practitioners and certified nurse midwives who are committed to providing excellent health care to women and to ensuring that every child has the best possible start in life. They work in concert with our Physicians on a daily basis and are highly regarded by our patients and their families for the confidence they engender and the relationships they foster through attentiveness, responsiveness, and meaningful communication. Advanced Practice Providers are a valued part of our healthcare team are integral to maintaining our commitment to providing quality health care to the patients and families that we serve.

Position Details

• 24/7 APRN coverage
• 12-hour shifts. 14 per month
• Days/Nights/Weekends required
• Some holidays required

Duties and Essential Job Functions

1. Collaborates with the physician in overseeing and coordinating the multidisciplinary care delivered to all patients, to optimize quality patient care.

2. Reviews patient medical charts to assist physician 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 as 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. Serves as a resource to the community.

11. Performs other job related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of OB Triage experience as a Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner or Certified Nurse Midwife.
• Master’s Degree in Nursing from an accredited school of nursing.
• Graduate of an accredited Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner program or accredited Nurse Midwife program.

Location Address

• 1500 S. Main Street
• Fort Worth, Texas, 76104
• United States