NP/PA, Surgical (Ortho - Hand)
About The Position
The NP/PA, Surgical functions in a collaborative practice with physician(s) in outpatient and inpatient settings. The position autonomously performs patient assessment, diagnosis, and intervention according to approved protocols and develops and maintains a patient volume under physician supervision. The role provides practice, clinic, and call coverage and may round for physician(s) during periods of absence. It prescribes a variety of modalities to meet wellness and illness needs, including hospital rounding or consultation, assisting in surgery when appropriate, and exercising prescriptive authority. The position is based at the Dodson Medical Office Building in the Ortho-APP department and is assigned to first shift for 40 standard weekly hours. Cook Children’s is a Texas-only employer; employees must maintain their primary residence in Texas and maintain all licenses and credentials required for the position throughout employment.
Requirements
- For Advanced Practice Registered Nurses: Master’s degree in Nursing as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse.
- For Physician Assistants: Master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies.
- For Advanced Practice Registered Nurses: Current Texas professional registered nurse license and current Texas professional advanced practice registered nurse license.
- For Advanced Practice Registered Nurses: Certification as a Family or Pediatric Nurse Practitioner.
- For Advanced Practice Registered Nurses: Current Basic Life Support (CPR) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS).
- For Physician Assistants: Current Texas professional physician assistant license and PA-C certification.
- For Physician Assistants: Current Basic Life Support (CPR) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS).
- Maintain primary residence within Texas and all licenses and credentials required for the position throughout employment.
Nice To Haves
- Advanced Practice Registered Nurses: Minimum 1 year of pediatric nursing experience or experience in a related specialized area is strongly preferred.
- Physician Assistants: Minimum 1 year of experience in a related specialized area is strongly preferred.
- Advanced Practice Registered Nurses: Certified as an RNFA is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Perform patient assessment, diagnosis, and intervention according to approved protocols.
- Develop and maintain a patient volume under physician supervision.
- Provide practice, clinic, and call coverage.
- Round for physician(s) during periods of absence, as needed.
- Prescribe modalities to address wellness and illness needs, including hospital rounding or consultation.
- Assist in surgery when appropriate.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
