Np/pa, Surgical - Ent Inpatient

Cook Children's Health Care System

Fort Worth, Texas, United States
Acute care certification required
Pediatric advanced life support pals
Basic life support cpr certification
The NP/PA functions in a collaborative practice with physicians to autonomously perform patient assessment, diagnosis, and intervention

Job Summary

  • The NP/PA functions in a collaborative practice with physicians to autonomously perform patient assessment, diagnosis, and intervention.
  • This is a part-time position requiring 20 hours per week on a rotating schedule that includes weekends.
  • Cook Children's is a not-for-profit organization recognized for outstanding outcomes in pediatric health care.

Matching Summary

The NP/PA functions in a collaborative practice with physicians to autonomously perform patient assessment, diagnosis, and intervention.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Acute Care Certification required
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support PALS
  • Basic Life Support CPR certification
  • Collaborative practice with physicians
  • Autonomous patient assessment and diagnosis

Nice-to-have

  • RNFA certification preferred
  • Family or Pediatric Nurse Practitioner certified
  • 2 years acute care experience preferred
  • Assisting in surgery if appropriate
  • Providing clinic coverage during absence

Key Requirements

  • Master's Degree in Nursing or Physician Assistant Studies
  • Current Texas professional registered nurse or physician assistant license
  • Minimum 1 year of pediatric nursing or related specialized experience
  • Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Acute Care Certification
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support ACLS when assigned to specific departments

Work Rights

Not specified

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