NP/PA, Emergency (5p-5a)
About The Position
The Advanced Practice Provider functions in collaborative practice with emergency medicine physicians in a high volume emergency department. This role autonomously performs patient assessment, diagnosis, and interventions according to approved protocols and scope of practice, and prescribes a variety of modalities to meet wellness and illness needs, up to and including hospital admission. Cook Children’s is a not-for-profit organization comprised of a flagship medical center in Fort Worth, Texas, a new medical center in Prosper, Texas, a physician network, home health company, surgery centers, health plan, health services, and health foundation. With over 60 primary, specialty, and urgent care locations throughout Texas, the organization provides top-ranked specialty programs and a network of services to meet the unique needs of children. Cook Children's is recognized for its outstanding efforts and outcomes in pediatric health care and is committed to equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected class.
Requirements
- For Advanced Practice Registered Nurses: Master’s Degree in Nursing as Advanced Practice Registered Family or Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Certification
- For Advanced Practice Registered Nurses: Current Texas professional registered nurse license
- For Advanced Practice Registered Nurses: Current Texas professional advance practice registered nurse license
- For Advanced Practice Registered Nurses: Family or Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Certification
- For Advanced Practice Registered Nurses: Current Basic Life Support (CPR)
- For Advanced Practice Registered Nurses: Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- For Physician Assistants: Master’s Degree in Physician Assistant Studies
- For Physician Assistants: Current Texas professional physician assistant license
- For Physician Assistants: Certified as a PA-C
- For Physician Assistants: Current Basic Life Support (CPR)
- For Physician Assistants: Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
Nice To Haves
- For Advanced Practice Registered Nurses: Minimum 2 years of pediatric nursing experience or related specialized area strongly preferred
- For Physician Assistants: Minimum 1 year of experience in related specialized area strongly preferred
Responsibilities
- Function in collaborative practice with emergency medicine physicians in a high volume emergency department
- Autonomously perform patient assessment, diagnosis, and interventions according to approved protocols and scope of practice
- Prescribe a variety of modalities to meet wellness and illness needs, up to and including hospital admission
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
