Pediatric NP/PA – Primary Care Clinician

Cook Children's; Celina, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Cook Children's Celina Primary Care is seeking an advanced practice clinician to provide autonomous patient assessments, diagnoses, and interventions in a private office setting. You will collaborate with physicians, manage routine wellness and illness care, and support coverage during physician absences.

Qualified candidates hold a Master’s in Nursing with FNP/PNP or a Master’s in PA Studies, Texas APRN/PA licensure, CPR, and PALS preferred. Clinical research participation is encouraged.

Qualifications

• APRN with FNP/PNP certs and Texas RN/APRN licenses or PA-C with TX license.
• 2+ years pediatric primary care or acute care experience preferred.
• Prescriptive authority and BLS required; PALS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform autonomous patient assessment, diagnosis, and intervention per protocols.
• Collaborate with physicians to develop and maintain patient care plans.
• Provide office coverage during physician absences and support hospital admissions when needed.
• Incorporate current research findings into practice and participate in clinical research as appropriate.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Patient care

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Masters in Nursing (APRN) with FNP/PNP

Master's in Physician Assistant Studies

2 years pediatric nursing/primary care experience

Tools

CPR

PALS

Prescriptive authority

Job description

Cook Children's Celina Primary Care is seeking an advanced practice clinician to provide autonomous patient assessments, diagnoses, and interventions in a private office setting. You will collaborate with physicians, manage routine wellness and illness care, and support coverage during physician absences.

Qualified candidates hold a Master’s in Nursing with FNP/PNP or a Master’s in PA Studies, Texas APRN/PA licensure, CPR, and PALS preferred. Clinical research participation is encouraged.