NP/PA, Surgical - ENT Inpatient

Cook Children's Health Care System; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

A pediatric healthcare provider in Fort Worth is seeking a part-time NP/PA for Surgical - Inpatient ENT. The role involves collaborative patient assessment, diagnosis, and treatment in the inpatient setting. Candidates should have at least 1-2 years of acute care experience and a Master's Degree in Nursing or Physician Assistant Studies. Licensure in Texas and specific certifications are also required. This position includes 20 hours per week with rotating weekend shifts.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of acute care experience highly preferred.
• Current Texas professional registered nurse license required.
• Certified as a Family or Pediatric Nurse Practitioner.

Responsibilities

• Functions in a collaborative practice with physicians.
• Autonomously performs patient assessment and diagnosis.
• Provides clinic coverage and rounds for physicians.

Skills

Acute Care Certification

Pediatric nursing experience

Patient assessment

Diagnosis and intervention

Education

Master's Degree in Nursing

Master's Degree in Physician Assistant Studies

Job description

Location

Medical Center - Fort Worth

Department

ENT IP APP

Shift

Varying Shifts (United States of America)

Standard Weekly Hours

20

Summary

The NP/PA, Surgical - Inpatient ENT functions in a collaborative practice with physicians 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 clinic coverage and may round for physicians 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.

1-2 years of acute care experience highly preferred. Acute Care Certification required (Pediatric Nurse Practitioner).

This is a part-time position - 20 hours per week (2 10-hour shifts). Weekends included on a rotating schedule.

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 Employment Opportunity Statement

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.