NP/PA, Pediatric Surgery/Trauma

Cook Children's Healthcare • Fort Worth, TX

90d

About The Position

The NP/PA, Surgical functions in a collaborative practice with physician(s) in the outpatient and inpatient setting. Autonomously performs patient assessment, diagnosis, and intervention according to approved protocols. Develops and maintains own volume of patients under the supervision of a physician. Provides practice/clinic/call coverage and may round for physician(s) during periods of absence. Prescribes a variety of modalities to meet wellness and illness needs, up to and including hospital rounding/consultation, assisting in surgery if appropriate and prescriptive authority.

Requirements

• Master's Degree in Nursing as Advanced Practice Registered Nurse or Master's Degree in Physician Assistant Studies.
• Minimum 1 year of pediatric nursing experience or related specialized area strongly preferred.
• Current Texas professional registered nurse license (for NP) or current Texas professional physician assistant license (for PA).
• Current Texas professional advanced practice registered nurse license (for NP).
• Certified as an RNFA preferred (for NP).
• Certified as a Family or Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (for NP).
• Current Basic Life Support (CPR) certification required.
• Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification required.
• Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification required when assigned to Cardiology and Cardiothoracic Surgery.
• Pediatric nurse practitioner acute care certification required when assigned to specific surgical areas (for NP).
• Certified as a PA-C (for PA).

Nice To Haves

• Certified as an RNFA (for NP).
• Pediatric nurse practitioner acute care certification (for NP).

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with physician(s) in outpatient and inpatient settings.
• Perform patient assessment, diagnosis, and intervention autonomously.
• Develop and maintain a personal patient volume under physician supervision.
• Provide practice/clinic/call coverage.
• Round for physician(s) during periods of absence.
• Prescribe modalities to meet wellness and illness needs.
• Assist in surgery if appropriate.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Master's degree