NP/PA - Primary Care PRN (Mansfield, TX)

Cook Children's Health Care System; Mansfield (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking passionate Advanced Practice Registered Nurses and Physician Assistants to join their team in Mansfield, Texas. This role focuses on delivering exceptional pediatric care through patient assessments, diagnosis, and interventions in a collaborative environment. The ideal candidates will hold advanced degrees and certifications, with a strong preference for those with pediatric experience. The organization is committed to providing top-notch healthcare services while fostering a supportive community atmosphere. If you are dedicated to making a difference in children's lives, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required for nursing or physician assistant.
• Minimum 2 years of pediatric nursing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient assessments and interventions autonomously.
• Support physicians in patient management and office coverage.

Skills

Patient Assessment

Diagnosis

Intervention

Clinical Research

Pediatric Care

Education

Master's Degree in Nursing

Family or Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Certification

Master's Degree in Physician Assistant Studies

Tools

Basic Life Support (CPR)

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

Job description

Location: Mansfield Primary Care

Department: Mansfield Primary Care

Shift: First Shift (United States of America)

Standard Weekly Hours: 8

Summary:

Functions in collaborative practice with physician(s) in a private office setting. Autonomously performs patient assessment, diagnosis, and intervention according to approved protocols. Supports physician(s) to develop and maintain patients. 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 facilitating hospital admissions and prescriptive authority. Incorporates current research findings into clinical practice; participates in pertinent areas of clinical research, disseminating findings.

Education & Experience:

Advanced Practice Registered Nurses

• Master's Degree in Nursing as Advanced Practice Registered Nurse and Family or Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Certification required.
• Minimum 2 years of pediatric nursing experience or 2 years experience as a PNP or FNP in a primary care setting is strongly preferred.

Physician Assistants

• Master's Degree in Physician Assistant Studies and a minimum of two years of Pediatric primary/specialty or acute care setting experience OR 2 years' experience in a related allied health field (e.g., family practice setting with a high volume of pediatric patients) strongly preferred.

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification

Advanced Practice Registered Nurses

• Current Texas professional registered nurse license
• Current Texas professional advanced practice registered nurse license
• Certified as a Family or Pediatric Nurse Practitioner required
• Current Basic Life Support (CPR) required
• Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) preferred.

Physician Assistants

• Current Texas professional physician assistant license
• Certified as a PA-C
• Current Basic Life Support (CPR) required
• Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) preferred.

About Cook Children's:

Our not-for-profit organization includes 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 recognized for outstanding pediatric health care outcomes.

At Cook Children's, we're more than a healthcare system—we're your friends, neighbors, and family. As parents ourselves, we understand your perspective and aim to provide the best care and support for your child.

Cook Children's is an equal opportunity employer. We offer employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes, in accordance with federal laws. These include terms, conditions, and privileges of employment such as hiring, job placement, training, compensation, discipline, advancement, and termination.