O Inpatient)

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

22d•Onsite

About The Position

We are searching for a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant who is motivated to work with Hematology/Oncology patients on a busy inpatient unit. This full-time position will support our general Oncology population. Prior Hematology/Oncology experience preferred. Functions in collaborative practice with physician(s) in the inpatient setting for medically complex oncology patients. Autonomously performs patient assessment, diagnosis, and intervention according to approved protocols. Supports physician to develop and maintain patients. Collaborates with specialties and maintains continuity of care. Provides coverage for physician(s) during periods of absence. Prescribes a variety of modalities to meet wellness and illness needs, up to and including hospital admission/discharge and prescriptive authority. Perform procedures including but not limited to bone marrow aspirates and biopsies and lumbar punctures.

Requirements

Master’s Degree in Nursing as Advanced Practice Registered Nurse.
Minimum 2 years of pediatric nursing experience or related specialized area strongly preferred.
Master’s Degree in Physician Assistant Studies strongly preferred
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.
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 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
PALS certification is required when assigned to Anesthesiology, Care Team, Complex Care, Fostering Health, H/O, Nephrology, and Neurology departments.
Must maintain your primary residence within the state of Texas, along with all licenses and credentials required for your position throughout your employment.

Nice To Haves

Prior Hematology/Oncology experience preferred.
Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) preferred

Responsibilities

Functions in collaborative practice with physician(s) in the inpatient setting for medically complex oncology patients.
Autonomously performs patient assessment, diagnosis, and intervention according to approved protocols.
Supports physician to develop and maintain patients.
Collaborates with specialties and maintains continuity of care.
Provides coverage for physician(s) during periods of absence.
Prescribes a variety of modalities to meet wellness and illness needs, up to and including hospital admission/discharge and prescriptive authority.
Perform procedures including but not limited to bone marrow aspirates and biopsies and lumbar punctures.

Benefits

not-for-profit organization
flagship medical center in Fort Worth, Texas
new medical center in Prosper, Texas
physician network
home health company
surgery centers
health plan
health services
health foundation
more than 60 primary, specialty and urgent care locations throughout Texas
top-ranked specialty programs
equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected class in accordance with applicable federal laws.
These opportunities include terms, conditions and privileges of employment, including but not limited to hiring, job placement, training, compensation, discipline, advancement and termination.