NP/PA, Genetics (Part-time)
About The Position
This position involves functioning in a collaborative practice with physician(s) in a private office setting, primarily caring for medically complex patients. The role requires autonomously performing patient assessment, diagnosis, and intervention according to approved protocols. The NP/PA will support physicians in patient development and maintenance, collaborate with various specialties to ensure continuity of care, and provide office coverage during physician absences. Responsibilities also include prescribing a variety of modalities for wellness and illness needs, including hospital admission/discharge and prescriptive authority, and supervising private office clinical personnel as needed. Cook Children's is a not-for-profit organization comprising a flagship medical center, a new medical center, a physician network, home health company, surgery centers, health plan, health services, and health foundation. With over 60 primary, specialty, and urgent care locations across Texas, the organization provides top-ranked specialty programs and services for children. Cook Children's is committed to its 'Promise' to provide quality health care and support to children and their families, operating as an equal opportunity employer.
Requirements
- 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: Recognition from the Texas State Board of Nurse Examiners as an Advanced Practice Nurse.
- For Advanced Practice Registered Nurses: Certification as Pediatric or Family Practice Nurse Practitioner.
- For Advanced Practice Registered Nurses: Current Basic Life Support (CPR) required.
- For Physician Assistants: Current Texas professional physician assistant license.
- For Physician Assistants: Recognition from the Texas State Medical Board as a Physician Assistant.
- For Physician Assistants: Certification as a Physician Assistant PA-C required.
- For Physician Assistants: Current Basic Life Support (CPR) required.
- PALS certification is required when assigned to Anesthesiology, Care Team, Complex Care, Fostering Health, H/O, Nephrology, and Neurology departments.
Nice To Haves
- For Advanced Practice Registered Nurses: Master’s Degree in Nursing as Advanced Practice Registered Nurse.
- For Advanced Practice Registered Nurses: Minimum 2 years of pediatric nursing experience or related specialized area strongly preferred.
- For Physician Assistants: Master’s Degree in Physician Assistant Studies strongly preferred.
- For Physician Assistants: Minimum of two years Pediatric primary/specialty or acute care setting experience OR 2 years' experience in related allied health field (i.e. family practice setting with heavy component of pediatric patients) strongly preferred.
- Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) preferred (unless required for specific departments).
Responsibilities
- Functions in collaborative practice with physician(s) in private office setting for medically complex patients.
- Autonomously performs patient assessment, diagnosis, and intervention according to approved protocols.
- Supports physician to develop and maintain patients.
- Collaborates with specialties and maintains continuity of care.
- Provides office coverage for physician(s) during periods of absence.
- Prescribes a variety of modalities to meet wellness and illness needs, up to and including hospital admission/discharge and prescriptive authority.
- Supervises private office clinical personnel as needed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
