NP/PA, Non-Surgical (H/O Inpatient)

Cook Children's Health Care System; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Cook Children's Health Care System is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant for an inpatient Hematology/Oncology unit in Fort Worth, Texas. The candidate will work in collaboration with a pediatric oncology team to assess, diagnose and treat complex cases.

Experience in pediatric hematology/oncology is preferred; strong procedural skills and prescriptive authority are required. A Master's degree in nursing (APRN) or PA studies is essential, with Texas licensure and CPR/PALS

Qualifications

• Master's degree required for APRN or PA licensure.
• Texas RN/APRN or PA-CA licensure required.
• Pediatric experience is preferred; 2+ years in pediatrics is ideal.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with physicians in inpatient hematology/oncology.
• Perform assessments, diagnoses and interventions per approved protocols.
• Prescribe modalities and manage hospital admissions/discharges as needed.
• Provide coverage for physicians during absences.
• Perform procedures including bone marrow aspirates/biopsies and LPs.

Skills

Collaborative care

Autonomous clinical assessment

Prescriptive authority

Education

Master's Degree in Nursing (APRN)

Master's Degree in Physician Assistant Studies

Tools

CPR certification

PALS certification

Job description

Location

Medical Center - Fort Worth

Department

Hematology Oncology

Shift

First Shift (United States of America)

Standard Weekly Hours

40

Summary

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

• 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.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

Texas-Only Employer

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.