NP PA NHC Primary Care

Cook Children's Health Care System • Fort Worth, TX

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Functions in a collaborative practice with physicians in a Neighborhood Health Center setting with a patient population of >90% government payor or underinsured population. Autonomously performs patient assessment, diagnosis, and intervention according to approved protocols. Is able to evaluate and incorporate social determinants of health into treatment plan. Works alongside a multidisciplinary team to effectively support a high volume of socially and medically complex patients. Supports physician to meet empaneled patient demand and quality goals. Serves as a patient advocate by collaborating with others to connect families to needed resources. Prescribes a variety of modalities to meet wellness and illness needs. Serves as a resource for office clinical personnel as needed along with precepting new providers.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Nursing as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse OR Master’s Degree in Physician Assistant Studies
• Current Texas professional registered nurse license (for APRNs)
• Current Texas professional advanced practice registered nurse license (for APRNs)
• Certified as a Family or Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (for APRNs)
• Current Texas professional physician assistant license (for PAs)
• Certified as a PA-C (for PAs)
• Current Basic Life Support (CPR) required
• Must maintain primary residence within the state of Texas, along with all licenses and credentials required for your position throughout your employment.

Nice To Haves

• Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) preferred

Responsibilities

• Autonomously performs patient assessment, diagnosis, and intervention according to approved protocols.
• Evaluate and incorporate social determinants of health into treatment plan.
• Works alongside a multidisciplinary team to effectively support a high volume of socially and medically complex patients.
• Supports physician to meet empaneled patient demand and quality goals.
• Serves as a patient advocate by collaborating with others to connect families to needed resources.
• Prescribes a variety of modalities to meet wellness and illness needs.
• Serves as a resource for office clinical personnel as needed.
• Precepting new providers.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level