NP/PA, Non-Surgical (Cardiology - West Texas)

Cook Children's; San Angelo (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Part time

Job summary

Cook Children's in San Angelo Regional Specialty Clinic seeks a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join the West TX Cardiology team. You will assess, diagnose, and manage medically complex pediatric patients in collaboration with physicians, following approved protocols.

In this role you will support physicians, coordinate with related specialties, and provide office coverage during absences. Licensure in Texas and CPR are required; PALS is preferred for selected areas.

Qualifications

• Master's degree as APRN with Texas license required.
• Certification as Pediatric or Family Practice Nurse Practitioner.
• Current Basic Life Support (CPR) required; PALS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Autonomously performs patient assessment, diagnosis and intervention per approved protocols.
• Supports physician in developing and maintaining patient care; collaborates with specialties.
• Provides office coverage during physician absences and may admit/discharge patients.

Education

Master’s Degree in Nursing as Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

Master’s Degree in Physician Assistant Studies

Job description

## NP/PA, Non-Surgical (Cardiology - West Texas)Applylocations: San Angelo, TX: Abilene Regional Specialty Clinic: San Angelo Regional Specialty Clinic: Midland Regional Specialty Clinic: Waco Regional Specialty Clinictime type: Part timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR-118359**Location:**San Angelo Regional Specialty Clinic**Department:**West TX Cardiology**Shift:**First Shift (United States of America)**Standard Weekly Hours:**20**Summary:**Functions in collaborative practice with physician(s) in private office setting for medically complex 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 office 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. Supervises private office clinical personnel as needed.**Education/Experience:***Advanced Practice Registered Nurses* • Master’s Degree in Nursing as Advanced Practice Registered Nurse. • Minimum 2 years of pediatric nursing experience or related specialized area strongly preferred.*Physician Assistants* • 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.**Certification/Licensure:***Advanced Practice Registered Nurses* • 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 Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) preferred\**Physician Assistants* • 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 • Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) preferred\*\* PALS certification is required when assigned to Anesthesiology, Care Team, Complex Care, Fostering Health, H/O, Nephrology, and Neurology departments.**About Cook Children’s:**Our not-for-profit organization is comprised of a flagship medical center in Fort Worth, Texas, a new medical center in Prosper, Texas, a physician network, home health company, surgery centers, health plan, health services, and health foundation. With more than 60 primary, specialty and urgent care locations throughout Texas, families can access our top-ranked specialty programs and network of services to meet the unique needs of their child. Cook Children's is honored to continually receive recognition for our outstanding efforts and outcomes in pediatric health care.At Cook Children's, we're more than a health care system––we're your friends, neighbors and even family members. And we're parents too, so we can see the world through your eyes. We see what you're going through––and how we can help you and your child get the best care and support possible.Cook Children’s is an equal opportunity employer. As such, Cook Children’s offers 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.