Weekend Inpatient Behavioral Health NP/PA

cookchildrens; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Cook Children's in Fort Worth, TX seeks an NP/PA - Behavioral Health for weekend inpatient coverage. You will collaborate with psychiatrists, APPs, nurses, and an interdisciplinary team, delivering psychiatric care within approved protocols and autonomous practice on the inpatient unit.

The role emphasizes independent psychiatric expertise during weekends, with onboarding and a 8-10 week weekday transition before weekend duties. Prior psychiatry experience is highly preferred.

Qualifications

• Advanced Practice Registered Nurses with PMHNP certification are required.
• Minimum of 2 years pediatric nursing experience or related area preferred.
• Physician Assistants with PA-C and related experience preferred; state licensure required.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning.
• Manage medications and medical coordination for inpatient unit patients.
• Perform admissions, discharges, and consults across inpatient and hospital services.

Skills

Psychiatric assessment

Clinical autonomy

Team collaboration

Education

APRN Master’s Degree in Nursing (PMHNP)

PA Master’s Degree (PA Studies)

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Cook Children's in Fort Worth, TX seeks an NP/PA - Behavioral Health for weekend inpatient coverage. You will collaborate with psychiatrists, APPs, nurses, and an interdisciplinary team, delivering psychiatric care within approved protocols and autonomous practice on the inpatient unit.

The role emphasizes independent psychiatric expertise during weekends, with onboarding and a 8-10 week weekday transition before weekend duties. Prior psychiatry experience is highly preferred.