Np/pa, Non-surgical - Inpatient Neurology

Cook Children's Health Care System

Fort Worth, Texas, United States
Advanced practice registered nurse or physician assistant license
Current texas professional registered nurse or pa license
Pediatric nursing experience in acute care setting
This position offers an advanced practice role providing comprehensive, developmentally appropriate care for children with various neurologic conditions in an inpatient setting

Job Summary

  • This position offers an advanced practice role providing comprehensive, developmentally appropriate care for children with various neurologic conditions in an inpatient setting.
  • The successful candidate will work collaboratively with the Neurosciences team to independently assess, diagnose, and initiate treatment while adhering to established clinical protocols.
  • Cook Children's Health Care System is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to improving the well-being of every child through top-ranked specialty programs across Texas.

Matching Summary

This position offers an advanced practice role providing comprehensive, developmentally appropriate care for children with various neurologic conditions in an inpatient setting.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Advanced Practice Registered Nurse or Physician Assistant license
  • Current Texas professional registered nurse or PA license
  • Pediatric nursing experience in acute care setting
  • Ability to independently assess and diagnose patients
  • Collaboration with interdisciplinary neurosciences team

Nice-to-have

  • Prior Pediatric Neurology experience strongly preferred
  • Family-centered care approach aligned with organizational promise
  • Experience with complex pediatric neurologic conditions
  • Commitment to continuous education and compliance standards

Key Requirements

  • Master's Degree in Nursing or Physician Assistant Studies
  • Minimum 2 years pediatric nursing or acute care experience
  • Texas Advanced Practice Registered Nurse or Physician Assistant licensure
  • PA-C certification required for Physician Assistants
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) preferred

Work Rights

Must have valid Texas professional license

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