NP/PA, UCC

Cook Children's; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 105,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Cook Children’s in Fort Worth, TX seeks a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join the Fort Worth Urgent Care Center. The APP will assess patients, diagnose, and implement treatment plans under approved protocols.

Candidates must hold a Master’s degree with APRN or PA-C certification and have pediatric experience. This full-time role offers collaborative practice, varied shifts, and opportunities to coordinate referrals and transports within a leading pediatric health system.

Qualifications

• APRN with Master’s degree and valid APRN license in Texas, plus Family or Pediatric NP certification.
• PA candidates must hold a Master’s in PA Studies and be certified as a PA-C, with Texas licensure.
• Minimum 1 year of pediatric nursing experience or related specialized area strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform autonomous patient assessments and form diagnoses in Urgent Care Center.
• Prescribe modalities and coordinate treatment plans, including referrals and transport when needed.
• Collaborate with physicians to deliver evidence-based care under UCC protocols.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Autonomous decision-making

Collaborative teamwork

Urgent care experience

Education

Master’s Degree in Nursing (APRN)

Family or Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Certification

Master’s Degree in Physician Assistant Studies

Texas licensure (RN/APRN/PA)

Job description

NP/PA, UCC# Careers at Cook Children's## NP/PA, UCCApply: Fort Worth, TX: Full time: Posted Today: JR-120162**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.