NP/PA, Non-Surgical (CARE Team)

CCPN Cook Children's Physician Network; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Cook Children's is recruiting an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to join its CARE team. The NP/PA functions in collaborative practice with physician(s) in a private office setting for medically complex children being evaluated for physical abuse, sexual abuse, neglect, drug exposure, and other forms of child abuse.

Autonomously performs patient assessment, diagnosis, and intervention according to approved protocols. Supports physician to develop and maintain patients.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required for APRN or PA with pediatric background.
• Pediatric primary/specialty or acute care experience preferred (2+ years).
• Current Texas RN/APRN or PA-CA licensure and CPR/PALS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, and treat medically complex children per approved protocols.
• Collaborate with physicians and healthcare teams to maintain continuity of care.
• Provide office coverage during physician absences and participate in on-call rotations.

Skills

Pediatric patient care

Autonomous assessment

Collaborative practice

Education

Master’s Degree - Nursing (APRN)

Master’s Degree - Physician Assistant Studies

Job description

Location: Medical Center - Fort Worth Department: Care Team Shift: First Shift (United States of America) Standard Weekly Hours: 40

Summary:

Cook Children's is recruiting an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to join it's Child Advocacy Resource and Evaluation (CARE) team. The NP/PA functions in collaborative practice with physician(s) in a private office setting for medically complex children being evaluated for physical abuse, sexual abuse, neglect, drug exposure, and other forms of child abuse. 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. Monday-Friday clinic hours from 8-4:30 with additional on-call shifts after hours, weekends, and holidays.

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. The ideal candidate will have pediatric emergency department or PICU experience. #CCPN #LI-DB1

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.

Cook Children’s is a Texas-only employer. If you are hired, you will need to maintain your primary residence within the state of Texas, along with all licenses and credentials required for your position throughout your employment.

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