Np/pa, Surgical (orthopedics)

Cook Children's Health Plan

Prosper, TX, United States
Not specified (assumed to be on-site given the nature of the role).
Collaborative practice with physicians
Outpatient and inpatient care
Prescriptive authority
Cook Children's Health Plan is seeking a Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) specialized in surgical orthopedics for their Prosper, TX location. The role involves collaborative practice with physicians, patient assessment, and intervention, along with the management of a personal patient volume. Preferred candidates will have a Master's degree, relevant pediatric experience, and necessary certifications

Job Summary

  • The NP/PA, Surgical functions in a collaborative practice with physician(s) in the outpatient and inpatient setting.
  • Cook Children's is honored to continually receive recognition for our outstanding efforts and outcomes in pediatric health care.
  • Cook Children’s is an equal opportunity employer offering 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.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

Cook Children's Health Plan is seeking a Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) specialized in surgical orthopedics for their Prosper, TX location. The role involves collaborative practice with physicians, patient assessment, and intervention, along with the management of a personal patient volume. Preferred candidates will have a Master's degree, relevant pediatric experience, and necessary certifications.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Collaborative practice with physicians
  • Outpatient and inpatient care
  • Prescriptive authority
  • Hospital rounding and consultation
  • Surgical assistance

Nice-to-have

  • Pediatric nursing experience
  • Certified RNFA
  • Family or Pediatric Nurse Practitioner certification
  • Ability to provide clinic and call coverage
  • Experience in pediatric specialty areas

Key Requirements

  • Master’s Degree in Nursing or Physician Assistant Studies
  • Minimum 1 year pediatric nursing or related experience
  • Current Texas professional RN and APRN licenses or PA license
  • Certified RNFA preferred
  • Basic Life Support (CPR) certification
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) when assigned to specific specialties
  • Pediatric nurse practitioner acute care certification for certain assignments

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