NP/PA, Surgical (Cardiology - Inpatient)

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

Job summary

Cook Children's Health Care System is seeking an NP/PA for the Surgical Cardiology inpatient team. Responsibilities include patient assessments, diagnosis, and possibly assisting in surgeries. Candidates should have a Master's degree in Nursing or Physician Assistant Studies and preferably 1 year of pediatric nursing or cardiology experience.

This role requires licensure in Texas and certifications in Basic Life Support (CPR) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS). The position operates on a rotating schedule with 10-hour shifts and requires weekend call once a month.

Qualifications

• 1 year of pediatric nursing experience or related specialty preferred.
• Cardiology experience as an advanced practice provider is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Autonomously perform patient assessments and interventions.
• Provide coverage during physician absence and assist in surgeries.

Skills

Patient assessment

Diagnosis

Prescriptive authority

Education

Master's Degree in Nursing or 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 schedule. Call is 1 weekend per month. Cardiology 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 Nurses

Master's Degree in Nursing as Advanced Practice Registered Nurse and minimum 1 year of pediatric nursing experience or related specialized area strongly preferred.

Physician Assistants

Master'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

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.