6 Advanced Career Opportunities jobs in Duncanville

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 thats 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. Its our passion.

**APP - Neonatal Nurse Practitioner: (PRN)**

Primary Purpose

Responsible 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 Specifications

Education

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.

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).

Experience:

- 2 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 BLS for Healthcare provider certification from one of the following:
• American Heart Association
• American Red Cross
• Military Training Network

- Must have current certification from one of the following:

Current certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and must be attained within 90 days of being hired and maintained throughout employment.

Current certification in Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) and must be attained within 90 days of being hired and maintained throughout employment.

Current certification in Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) and must be attained within 90 days of being hired and maintained throughout employment.

Current certification in Satori Alternative to Managing Aggression (SAMA) and must be attained within 90 days of being hired and maintained throughout employment.

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

Physician Assistant:

Current, 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 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, Neonatal, Psychiatric Mental Health or Women's Health Nurse Practitioner.

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

Family 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 AANPCP OR Gerontology Nurse Practitioner (GNP) by ANCC or AANPCP

Adult-Gerontology-Primary Care Nurse Practitioner by ANCC or AANPCP

Adult-Gerontology-Acute Care Nurse Practitioner by ANCC or American Association of Critical-Care Nurses Certification Corporation (AACNCC)

Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP) by ANCC or AACNCC

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Primary Care (PNP-PC or PPCNP) by the Pediatric Nursing Certification Board (PNCB) or ANCC

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Acute Care (PNP-AC) by PNCB

Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) by NCC OR Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) by ANCC OR Women's Health Nurse Practitioner (WHCNP) by National Certification Corporation.

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (Certified Nurse Midwife):

Current RN licensure from the Texas Board of Nursing; or, 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, 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 active certification as described below by one of the following: Adult Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) by ANCC or AACNCC

Psychiatric Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) by ANCC or AACNCC

Required Tests for Placement

Skills or Special Abilities:

Provides care to the 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.

Responsibilities:

1. Performs clinical practitioner duties in designated specialty areas. Obtains histories, performs physical exams, makes assessments, and orders tests to adequately assess and determine diagnoses and plan of care.

2. 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.

3. Patients and/or families are included in determining the plan of care when appropriate. Educates patients and families to ensure self-management, follow-up, and compliance with established treatment.

4. Supports interdisciplinary collaboration to ensure continuous quality care and to promote positive health outcomes with a focus on good customer service and patient satisfaction.

5. Stay abreast of the latest developments, advancements, and trends in the practice field by attending seminars/workshops, reading professional journals, andactively participating in professional organizations. Participates in PHHS education activities. 6. 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.

7. 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.

8. Assists in developing, implementing, and monitoring annual goals and objectives for the department that support the mission and objectives of PHHS and the department. Attends regular staff meetings.

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.

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 thats 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. Its our passion.

APP- Advanced Practice Provider: SICU

Shift: 5P-5A

PRIMARY PURPOS E

Responsible 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 SPECIFICATIONS

Education

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. -

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).

Experience:

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

Equivalent Education and/or Experience:

May have an equivalent experience to substitute for the education requirements.

Certification/Registration/Licensure

- 70030-APP Hospitalist/Obsrv Srv Line, 70040-APP Renal/IR Srv Ln, 71030-APP Surgery Service Line I

• Must have current healthcare provider BLS course completion card from one of the following:
• American Heart Association
• American Red Cross
• Military Training Network.

Current certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) must be attained within 90 days of hire and must be maintained throughout employment.

• Must meet and maintain licensing and registration requirements as delineated by the Medical Staff Bylaws, Medical Staff Rules and Regulations, and Credentialing Policies/Procedures.

Physician Assistant:

• Current, 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, 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, or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner.
• Current valid prescription authorization number from the Texas Board of Nursing

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

• Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) by American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Program (AANPCP)
• Adult Nurse Practitioner (ANP) by ANCC or AANPCP
• Gerontology Nurse Practitioner (GNP) by ANCC or AANPCP
• Adult-Gerontology-Primary Care Nurse Practitioner by ANCC or AANPCP
• Adult-Gerontology-Acute Care Nurse Practitioner by ANCC or American Association of Critical-Care Nurses Certification Corporation (AACNCC)
• Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP) by ANCC or AACNCC

Required Tests for Placement

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

Skills or Special Abilities

Provides 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.

Responsibilities:

1. Performs all clinical practitioner service activities in the designated specialty area, including obtaining histories, performing physical exams, making assessments, and ordering tests to adequately assess, determine diagnoses, and plan care. Provides optimal medical decision making and patient care management, consistent with the PHHS mission, to ensure good health outcomes. Uses written medical protocols and consultants appropriately.
2. Records health history, findings, treatments, 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.
3. Includes patients and/or families in determining the plan of care, when appropriate. Educates patients and families to ensure self-management, follow-up, and compliance with established treatment. Arranges appropriate follow up appointments. Develops appropriate patient education materials. May participate in community outreach activities to promote education and PHHS as a patient centered/patient valued healthcare provider.
4. Trains, supervises, and evaluates APP students and contributes to the education of residents, interns, and other healthcare trainees. Serves as a clinical resource to other APPs and other allied health professionals. Serves as a role model for junior staff and APP students.
5. Stays abreast of the latest developments, advancements, and trends in the given practice field by attending seminars/workshops, reading professional journals, andactively participating in professional organizations. Participates in PHHS education activities, attends, and provides in-services. Educates peers and staff both formally and informally. Seeks information to ensure maintenance of a collaborative learning environment. Integrates new knowledge into their practice, takes initiative to learn new techniques and procedures, and shares skills and information with the healthcare team.
6. Collaborates and maintains positive working relationships between all PHHS staff. Provides patient-centered care with a focus on good customer service and patient satisfaction.
7. Maintains and implements knowledge of all applicable rules, regulations, policies, laws, and guidelines that impact their 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 APPs 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.
8. 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. Participates in QA/QI projects. May participate in clinical research or clinical drug trials.
9. Assists in developing, implementing, and monitoring annual goals and objectives for the department that support the mission and objectives of PHHS and the department. Attends regular staff meetings. Serves on multi-disciplinary committees as selected and assigned.

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.

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 thats 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. Its our passion.

PRIMARY PURPOSE
A Registered Nurse (RN) with 2+ years of experience. The RN is a licensed professional who uses the Parkland nursing professional practice model to coordinate patient care delivery, that focuses on a particular patient population(s)/specific health conditions, by the health care team. Using the nursing process, the RN assesses the patient, identifies nursing diagnoses based on responses to health problems, develops and implements an individualized plan of care, and evaluates the patient's response. The RN utilizes knowledge of patient needs and the healthcare environment to assist patients to transition through the healthcare encounter without any preventable complications or delays. The RN delegates interventions to health care personnel based on the Texas Nursing Practice Act, each patient's condition and the competencies of the employee.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education: Graduate of a Registered Nursing program, Bachelor's in Nursing Degree (BSN) preferred.

Experience: Must have 2+ yeras of nursing ICU experience. Prefer experience in an acute care setting.

Certification/Registration/Licensure
- Must have current, valid RN license or temporary RN license from the Texas Board of Nursing; or, valid Compact RN license.

- Must have current ACLS/ALS course completion care within 90 days of hire or reclassification into the role.
- Must have current healthcare provider CPR course completion card from one of the following:

• American Heart Association
• American Red Cross
• Military Training Network.

Skills or Special Abilities

• Provides care for assigned patient population in accordance with the current State of Texas Nurse Practice Act, established protocols, multidisciplinary plan of care, and clinical area specific standards.
• Must be able to provide continuous assessment, consult with other team members as required and provide nursing care which demonstrates patient centered/patient valued care.
• Must exercise independent judgment in providing nursing care.
• Must be able to demonstrate effective interpersonal skills and possess good oral and written communication skills.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with patients, families, and hospital staff in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• May be required to communicate effectively, via the overhead paging system.
• Must be able to demonstrate the ability to provide direction to non nursing staff, serve as a preceptor, and serve on rotation as a Charge Nurse.
• Must be able to prepare and conduct in service educational programs.
• Must be able to demonstrate patient centered/patient valued behaviors.As applicable, will be required to demonstrate acceptable knowledge of nursing standards of care for specialty care area.

Responsibilities

1. Serves as a patient advocate, by focusing on patient needs, patient rights, confidentiality, and religious and cultural preferences. Maintains positive working relationships with all Parkland internal and external customers, employees, etc. Serves as a resource for patients and other healthcare team members. Serves as a resource for specific clinical patient care issues. Provides patient care educational information and training to patient and family members. May participate in community outreach activities (such as health fairs, community collaborations or outreach clinics) as assigned.
2. Performs appropriate patient assessments including continuous surveillance. Recognizes changes in a patients condition and provides appropriate interventions as necessary. Consults with other team members as required, notifies providers to report changes in patient condition and implements orders in a timely manner. Exercises independent judgment in providing safe nursing care to the critically ill/stable patient.
3. Must be able to manage an adult ICU patient with neurological, pulmonary, cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, genitourinary disorders/conditions. Must provide safe medical administration using the patients six (6) rights, provide maintenance and management of IV access, must be able to perform POC monitoring, demonstrate safe infection control practices and CRRT for the adult ICU patient. Supports pain management as appropriate for each individual patient, provides emergency resuscitation care of an adult and provides an individualized plan of care.
4. Maintains and implements knowledge of applicable rules, regulations, policies, laws and guidelines that impact or govern nursing practice, and ensures the hospital and Parkland are in compliance. 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 and updates knowledge of sanitation, infection control, safety, supplies, equipment, appropriate utilization of supplies and materials.
5. Completes appropriate documentation. Maintains accurate and timely entries and notations in patient care records and hospital documents. Ensures that all records and documents meet the standards, goals, and objectives of the Adult ICU/Critical Care department and Parkland.

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.

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 thats 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. Its our passion.

Primary Purpose

Provides care to assigned patient population in accordance with established protocols and multidisciplinary plan of care utilizing independent, dependent, and interdependent interventions to restore stability, prevent complications, and achieve and maintain optimal patient responses for all patients through patient centered/patient valued care.

MINIMUM SPECIFICATIONS

Education:

- Must be a graduate from an accredited school of nursing.

- Prefer Bachelor of Science in Nursing.

Experience:

- Must have two years of Level 3 Neonatal Intensive Care experience; Or,

- Must have successfully completed Parkland's Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NNICU) Registered Nurse Residency Program and have one year of Level 3 Neonatal Intensive Care experience.

Certification/Registration/Licensure:

- Must have current RN license or valid temporary permit with the Texas Board of Nursing; or, valid Compact RN license.

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

o American Heart Association

o American Red Cross Rescuer

o Military Training Network.

Skills or Special Abilities:

- Provides care to assigned patient population in accordance with the current State of Texas Nurse Practice Act, established protocols, multidisciplinary plan of care, and clinical area specific standards.

- Provides continuous assessment, consults with other team members as required and provides nursing care which demonstrates patient centered/patient valued care.

- Exercises independent judgment in providing nursing care.

- Must be able to demonstrate effective interpersonal skills and possess good oral and written communication skills.

- Must be able to communicate effectively with patients, families, and hospital staff in accordance with established policies and procedures.

- May be required to communicate effectively, via the overhead paging system.

- Must be able to demonstrate the ability to provide direction to non-nursing staff and serve as a preceptor.

- Must be able to demonstrate patient centered/patient valued behaviors.

- As applicable, will be required to demonstrate acceptable knowledge of nursing standards of care for specialty care area.

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.

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 thats 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. Its our passion.

Primary Purpose:

Provides care to assigned patient population in accordance with established protocols and multidisciplinary plan of care utilizing independent, dependent, and interdependent interventions to restore stability, prevent complications, and achieve and maintain optimal patient responses for all patients through patient centered/patient valued care.

Minimum Specifications

Education:

• Must be a graduate from an accredited school of nursing. Prefer Bachelor of Science in Nursing.

Experience:

• Must have two years of Labor & Delivery experience; OR Must have successfully completed Parkland's Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse Residency Program or Parkland's Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse Fellowship Program and have one year of Labor & Delivery experience. Certification/Registration/Licensure
• Must have current RN license or valid temporary permit with the Texas Board of Nursing; or, valid Compact RN license.
• Must have current healthcare provider CPR course completion card from one of the following: American Heart Association
• American Red Cross
• Military Training Network.
• Must have current Advanced Life Support (ALS) or Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification on hire or placement in role. Certification must be from one of the following:
• American Heart Association
• American Red Cross
• Military Training Network
• Must have one of the following, upon hire or transition into the role. Current incumbents as of January 29, 2024 must obtain by February 15, 2024. AWHONN Intermediate Electronic Fetal Monitoring Certificate OR, AWHONN Advanced Electronic Fetal Monitoring certificate OR, National Corporation Certification (NCC) Electronic Fetal Monitoring Certification.
• Must retake every two years from completion date of previous certificate: AWHONN Intermediate Electronic Fetal Monitoring OR, AWHONN Advanced Electronic Fetal Monitoring OR, National Electronic Fetal Monitoring Certification must be renewed every three years.

Skills or Special Abilities:

• Provides care for assigned patient population in accordance with the current State of Texas Nurse Practice Act, established protocols, multidisciplinary plan of care, and clinical area specific standards.
• Applicants must pass Medication Examination prior to hospital orientation. Current Parkland employees requesting reassignment to role must have current Medication Examination on file.
• Provides continuous assessment, consults with other team members as required and provides nursing care which demonstrates patient centered/patient valued care.
• Exercises independent judgment in providing nursing care.
• Must be able to demonstrate effective interpersonal skills and possess good oral and written communication skills.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with patients, families, and hospital staff in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• May be required to communicate effectively, via the overhead paging system.
• Must be able to demonstrate the ability to provide direction to non-nursing staff and serve as a preceptor.
• Must be able to demonstrate patient centered/patient valued behaviors.
• As applicable, will be required to demonstrate acceptable knowledge of nursing standards of care for specialty care area.

Responsibilities:

1. Serves as a patient advocate, by focusing on patient needs, patient rights, confidentiality, and religious and cultural preferences. Maintains positive working relationships with all Parkland internal and external customers, employees, etc. Serves as a resource for patients and other healthcare team members. Utilizes effective verbal and non-verbal communication to facilitate development of a therapeutic relationship and environment that promotes wellness. Serves as a resource for specific clinical patient care issues. Provides patient care educational information and training to patient and family members.