NP/PA, Surgical (Outpatient ENT)

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

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The NP/PA, Surgical works collaboratively with physician(s) in an outpatient setting, autonomously performing patient assessment, diagnosis, and intervention according to approved protocols. The position develops and maintains its own patient volume under physician supervision, provides practice, clinic, and call coverage, and may round for physicians during periods of absence.

This role is in an ENT clinic treating conditions of the ear, nose, and throat. The schedule is four 10-hour shifts each week, with no nights, holidays, or weekends. The employer offers a solid onboarding experience and will consider new graduates, although experience is preferred. The NP/PA works with an established team of advanced practice providers and surgeons.

The role has separate education, experience, and credential requirements for Advanced Practice Registered Nurses and Physician Assistants. The position is with Cook Children’s, a not-for-profit pediatric health care organization. Employees must maintain their primary residence in Texas and maintain all licenses and credentials required for the position.

Requirements

• For Advanced Practice Registered Nurses: a master’s degree in nursing as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse.
• For Physician Assistants: a master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies.
• For Advanced Practice Registered Nurses, at least 1 year of pediatric nursing experience or experience in a related specialized area is strongly preferred.
• For Physician Assistants, at least 1 year of experience in a related specialized area is strongly preferred.
• Advanced Practice Registered Nurses must hold current Texas professional registered nurse and advanced practice registered nurse licenses and be certified as a Family or Pediatric Nurse Practitioner.
• Physician Assistants must hold a current Texas professional physician assistant license and be certified as a PA-C.
• Current Basic Life Support (CPR) is required.
• Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) is required.
• Maintain a primary residence in Texas and all licenses and credentials required for the position throughout employment.

Nice To Haves

• Certified as an RNFA (for Advanced Practice Registered Nurses).
• At least 1 year of pediatric nursing experience or experience in a related specialized area (for Advanced Practice Registered Nurses).
• At least 1 year of experience in a related specialized area (for Physician Assistants).
• Experience is preferred; new graduates will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient assessment, diagnosis, and intervention according to approved protocols.
• Develop and maintain a patient volume under the supervision of a physician.
• Provide practice, clinic, and call coverage.
• Round for physicians during periods of absence.
• Treat conditions of the ear, nose, and throat in the ENT clinic.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time