NP/PA, Non-Surgical - Inpatient Neurology

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

2d • Onsite

About The Position

We are searching for a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant who is motivated to work in an exciting, inpatient Pediatric Neurology setting. In this position, you will practice in an advanced role to provide developmentally appropriate, comprehensive care for children with a myriad of neurologic conditions. You will work collaboratively with our Neurosciences team, as well as other members of the child’s healthcare team. You will practice under established clinical protocols and guidelines. You will independently assess, diagnose and initiate or continue treatment, as appropriate. Schedule will include weekdays, weekends and holidays. This is an inpatient setting, working with our Neurology team. No outpatient time. Prior Pediatric Neurology experience strongly preferred

Requirements

• Advanced Practice Registered Nurses • Master’s Degree in Nursing as Advanced Practice Registered Nurse.
• Current Texas professional registered nurse license
• Current Texas professional advance practice registered nurse license
• Recognition from the Texas State Board of Nurse Examiners as an Advanced Practice Nurse
• Certification as Pediatric or Family Practice Nurse Practitioner
• Current Basic Life Support (CPR) required
• Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) preferred
• Physician Assistants • Master’s Degree in Physician Assistant Studies strongly preferred
• Current Texas professional physician assistant license
• Recognition from the Texas State Medical Board as a Physician Assistant.
• Certification as a Physician Assistant PA-C required.
• Current Basic Life Support (CPR) required
• 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

• Advanced Practice Registered Nurses • Minimum 2 years of pediatric nursing experience or related specialized area strongly preferred.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical services that are within the education and training of the APP.
• Practice within the scope of practice and delegation of the supervising physician.
• Obtain a comprehensive, pertinent history on patients and document appropriately in the patient’s medical record.
• Differentiate between normal and abnormal findings and document them appropriately in the patient’s medical record.
• Prescribe, continue or administer medications as delegated by the supervising physician and document appropriately in the medical record.
• Order diagnostic tests consistent with differential diagnoses, as appropriate, and interpret those results, in keeping with your education and training.
• Foster collaboration with the interdisciplinary team to improve health care.
• Establish a relationship with the family, in keeping with Cook Children’s Promise- “Knowing every child’s life is sacred, we promise to improve the well-being of every child in our care and our communities.”
• Maintain compliance with Cook Children’s education, compliance, occupational health and safety standards.

What This Job Offers

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