Np/pa, Primary Care

Cook Children's Health Plan

Waxahachie, Texas, United States
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

Match Score: 85

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
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) preferred

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Not specified

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