NP/PA, Surgical (Outpatient ENT)

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

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The NP/PA, Surgical works collaboratively with physician(s) in an outpatient setting, providing care in the ENT clinic for conditions of the ear, nose, and throat. The role autonomously performs patient assessments, diagnoses, and interventions according to approved protocols, and develops and maintains an individual patient volume under physician supervision. The position also provides practice, clinic, and call coverage and may round for physicians during their absences.

This role offers a solid onboarding experience and the opportunity to work with an established team of advanced practice providers and surgeons. New graduates will be considered, although experience is preferred. The schedule is four 10-hour shifts each week, with no nights, holidays, or weekends.

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.
• Current Texas professional registered nurse and advanced practice registered nurse licenses for Advanced Practice Registered Nurses.
• Current Texas professional physician assistant license and PA-C certification for Physician Assistants.
• Current Basic Life Support (CPR) certification.
• Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification.

Nice To Haves

• 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.
• RNFA certification is preferred for Advanced Practice Registered Nurses.
• Experience in the role is preferred; new graduates will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with physician(s) in an outpatient setting.
• Perform patient assessments, diagnoses, and interventions autonomously according to approved protocols.
• Develop and maintain an individual patient volume under physician supervision.
• Provide practice, clinic, and call coverage.
• Round for physician(s) during periods of absence.

What This Job Offers

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