NP/PA, Non-Surgical (Anesthesiology)

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

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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. 4 10 hour days per week.

Requirements

Master’s Degree in Nursing as Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (for APRNs).
Master’s Degree in Physician Assistant Studies (for PAs).
Minimum 2 years of pediatric nursing experience or related specialized area strongly preferred.
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 Texas professional registered nurse license (for APRNs).
Current Texas professional advance practice registered nurse license (for APRNs).
Recognition from the Texas State Board of Nurse Examiners as an Advanced Practice Nurse (for APRNs).
Certification as Pediatric or Family Practice Nurse Practitioner (for APRNs).
Current Basic Life Support (CPR) required.
Current Texas professional physician assistant license (for PAs).
Recognition from the Texas State Medical Board as a Physician Assistant (for PAs).
Certification as a Physician Assistant PA-C required (for PAs).
Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) preferred.
PALS certification is required when assigned to Anesthesiology, Care Team, Complex Care, Fostering Health, H/O, Nephrology, and Neurology departments.

Nice To Haves

Minimum 2 years of pediatric nursing experience or related specialized area strongly preferred.
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.

Responsibilities

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.