Not specified (assumed to be onsite due to the nature of the role).
Collaborative practice with physician
Patient assessment and diagnosis
Prescriptive authority for medications
Cook Children's Health Plan is seeking a Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) for their Waxahachie Primary Care department. The ideal candidate will have experience in pediatric care and will work autonomously in a collaborative practice setting, providing comprehensive patient care
Job Summary
The role involves autonomously performing patient assessments, diagnoses, and interventions according to approved protocols within a collaborative primary care setting.
Candidates must possess a Master's degree in Nursing or Physician Assistant Studies along with specific state licensure and certification requirements.
Cook Children's is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing top-ranked specialty programs and comprehensive pediatric health services across Texas.
Matching Summary
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Cook Children's Health Plan is seeking a Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) for their Waxahachie Primary Care department. The ideal candidate will have experience in pediatric care and will work autonomously in a collaborative practice setting, providing comprehensive patient care.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Collaborative practice with physician
Patient assessment and diagnosis
Prescriptive authority for medications
Primary care pediatric focus
Clinical research participation
Nice-to-have
Participation in clinical research
Dissemination of research findings
High volume pediatric patient experience
Strong family-centered care approach
Key Requirements
Master's Degree in Nursing or Physician Assistant Studies
Current Texas professional registered nurse or PA license
Family or Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Certification required
Minimum 2 years pediatric nursing or PNP/FNP experience preferred
Current Basic Life Support (CPR) certification required