NP/PA, Surgical (Cardiology - Inpatient)

Cook Children's; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pediatric healthcare organization in Fort Worth seeks an NP/PA for the Cardiology department. The role involves collaborative practice with physicians, patient assessment, and intervention. Candidates should have a Master's degree in Nursing or Physician Assistant Studies, relevant certifications (BLS, PALS, ACLS), and cardiology experience is highly preferred. Join us in delivering quality healthcare to children and families in Texas.

Qualifications

• 1 year of pediatric nursing experience or related specialized area strongly preferred.
• Current Texas professional nurse or physician assistant license.
• Certifications in BLS, PALS, ACLS as required.

Responsibilities

• Function collaboratively with physician(s) in the inpatient setting.
• Perform patient assessment, diagnosis, and intervention.
• Provide practice/clinic/call coverage and may round for physician(s).

Skills

Cardiology experience as NP or PA

Pediatric nursing experience

Basic Life Support (CPR)

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Education

Master’s Degree in Nursing as Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

Master’s Degree in Physician Assistant Studies

Job description

**Location:**Dodson Medical Office Building**Department:**Cardiology**Shift:**Varying Shifts (United States of America)**Standard Weekly Hours:**40**Summary:**The NP/PA, Surgical (Cardiology - Inpatient) functions in a collaborative practice with physician(s) in the inpatient setting. Autonomously performs patient assessment, diagnosis, and intervention according to approved protocols. Develops and maintains own volume of patients under the supervision of a physician. Provides practice/clinic/call coverage and may round for physician(s) during periods of absence. Prescribes a variety of modalities to meet wellness and illness needs, up to and including hospital rounding/consultation, assisting in surgery if appropriate and prescriptive authority.Schedule:10 hour shifts on a rotating scheduleCall is 1 weekend per monthCardiology experience as an advanced practice provider (NP or PA) is highly preferred, however cardiology experience as a Registered Nurse will also be considered.**Education and Experience**Advanced Practice Registered NursesMaster’s Degree in Nursing as Advanced Practice Registered Nurse and minimum 1 year of pediatric nursing experience or related specialized area strongly preferred.Physician AssistantsMaster’s Degree in Physician Assistant Studies and minimum 1 year of experience in related specialized area 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 an RNFA preferred* Certified as a Family or Pediatric Nurse Practitioner* Current Basic Life Support (CPR) is required.* Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) is required.* **Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required when assigned to Cardiology and Cardiothoracic Surgery*** **Pediatric nurse practitioner acute care certification required when assigned to Cardiology, Cardiothoracic Surgery, Neurosurgery and Pediatric Surgery/Trauma**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) required.* **Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required when assigned to Cardiology and Cardiothoracic Surgery**#CCPN #LI-RV1**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.Promise, a strong word with deep meaning that everyone understands—especially kids. This is the foundation of our organization and what drives us to blaze new trails in medical care, research, advanced technology, as well as programs and initiatives that benefit children who may not otherwise have access to quality health care. Every day our employees come to work with the intention of keeping our Promise. It's the guiding principle that helps our patients and their families get better and stay healthy. As a member of our Cook Children's team, you can be an important part of making that happen.