Pediatric Acute Care NP/PA: Impactful, Collaborative Role

Texas Children's Hospital; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Children's Hospital in Houston seeks a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Acute Care Certified or Physician Assistant to provide developmentally appropriate care for children across wellness, episodic, and chronic conditions. The APP collaborates with the health care team, follows protocols, and contributes to education, research, and practice evaluation.

The role emphasizes independent and collaborative practice, with leadership in health maintenance and disease management for pediatric

Qualifications

• NP or PA with acute care pediatric certification/privileges.
• Cardiology experience strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative pediatric team.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced pediatric care for well, acute, and chronic conditions.
• Perform assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning with physicians.
• Educate patients and families; participate in quality improvement.

Skills

Cardiology experience

Advanced practice collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Nursing (NP)

RN license (Texas BON or NLC)

Job description

Texas Children's Hospital in Houston seeks a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Acute Care Certified or Physician Assistant to provide developmentally appropriate care for children across wellness, episodic, and chronic conditions. The APP collaborates with the health care team, follows protocols, and contributes to education, research, and practice evaluation.

The role emphasizes independent and collaborative practice, with leadership in health maintenance and disease management for pediatric