NP/PA, Surgical - Orthopedics

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

Job summary

Cook Children's in Fort Worth, TX, is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant for their Surgical Orthopedics department. This full-time role involves patient assessment, diagnosis, and intervention, working collaboratively with physicians in both outpatient and inpatient settings.

The ideal candidate will have a Master’s Degree in Nursing or Physician Assistant Studies along with pediatric experience. Certification and current Texas licenses are required, along with CPR and ACLS certifications.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of pediatric nursing experience or related specialized area strongly preferred.
• Certified as a Family or Pediatric Nurse Practitioner.
• Current Texas professional registered nurse/physician assistant license required.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient assessment, diagnosis, and intervention.
• Develop and maintain a patient volume under physician supervision.
• Provide practice/clinic/call coverage as needed.

Skills

Pediatric nursing experience

Patient assessment

Intervention protocols

Team collaboration

Education

Master’s Degree in Nursing or Physician Assistant Studies

Job description

## NP/PA, Surgical - OrthopedicsApplylocations: Fort Worth, TXtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR-118043**Location:**Dodson Medical Office Building**Department:**Ortho-APP**Shift:**First Shift (United States of America)**Standard Weekly Hours:**40**Summary:**The NP/PA, Surgical functions in a collaborative practice with physician(s) in the outpatient and 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.**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/TraumaPhysician 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**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.