NP/PA, UCC

CCPN Cook Children's Physician Network; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Cook Children's Physician Network is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider to work in the Fort Worth Urgent Care Center. The APP will collaborate with physicians, assess patients, form diagnoses, and implement interventions under approved protocols, with the aim of efficient patient flow and appropriate referrals.

Ideal candidates will have pediatric or family NP credentials or PA training, Texas licensure, and current BLS/PALS; experience in pediatrics, ED, or urgent care is preferred.

Qualifications

• APRN/NP track with Texas licensure and national certification.
• BLS and PALS certifications required for APRN/PA roles.

Responsibilities

• Collaborative practice with physicians in the Urgent Care Clinic (UCC).
• Autonomously perform patient assessments, diagnoses and interventions per approved protocols.
• Treat UCC patients per hour requirements and manage discharge or referrals as needed.

Skills

Critical care experience

ED experience

Urgent care experience

Education

APRN Master’s Degree in Nursing

Family or Pediatric NP Certification

PA Master’s Degree in Physician Assistant Studies

Tools

Texas RN license

APRN license (TX)

PA-C license

Job description

Location: Fort Worth Urgent Care Center Department: Fort Worth UCC Shift: Varying Shifts (United States of America) Standard Weekly Hours: 36 Summary: The APP will function in a collaborative practice with the physician(s) in an Urgent Care Clinic (UCC) setting. The APP will autonomously perform patient assessments, form diagnoses and interventions according to approved protocols and evidence-based medicine. The APP will treat an average number of UCC patients per hour based on the requirements per UCC policy. The APP will prescribe a variety of modalities to meet the needs of the patient and families presenting to the UCC, up to and including, discharge from the UCC or facilitation of a referral and/or transport to a facility of a higher level of care and prescriptive authority.

Education and Experience Preference is given to APPs with critical care, ED or urgent care experience. Advanced Practice Registered Nurses Master’s Degree in Nursing as Advanced Practice Registered Nurse and Family or Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Certification required. Minimum 1 year of pediatric nursing experience or related specialized area strongly preferred. Physician Assistants Master’s Degree in Physician Assistant Studies and a minimum 1 year of experience in related specialized areas 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) required 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

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. Cook Children’s is a Texas-only employer. If you are hired, you will need to maintain your primary residence within the state of Texas, along with all licenses and credentials required for your position throughout your employment. 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.