NP​/PA, Non-Surgical; Pulmonary

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Fort Worth, TXtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
JR-114050
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* Location:

** Medical Center - Fort Worth
** Department:
** Pulmonary
* * Shift:
** First Shift (United States of America)
** Standard Weekly

Hours:

** 32
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* Summary:

** Functions in collaborative practice with physician(s) in private office setting for medically complex patients. Autonomously performs patient assessment, diagnosis, and intervention according to approved protocols. Supports physician to develop and maintain patients. Collaborates with specialties and maintains continuity of care. Provides office coverage for physician(s) during periods of absence. Prescribes a variety of modalities to meet wellness and illness needs, up to and including hospital admission/discharge and prescriptive authority.

Supervises private office clinical personnel as needed.
** Education/

Experience:

*** Advanced Practice Registered Nurses
* • Master’s Degree in Nursing as Advanced Practice Registered Nurse.  
• Minimum 2 years of pediatric nursing experience or related specialized area strongly preferred.
* Physician Assistants
* • Master’s Degree in Physician Assistant Studies strongly preferred  
• Minimum of two years Pediatric primary/specialty or acute care setting experience OR 2 years' experience in related allied health field (i.e. family practice setting with heavy component of pediatric patients) strongly preferred.
** Certification/Licensure:
*** Advanced Practice Registered Nurses
* • Current Texas professional registered nurse license  
• Current Texas professional advance practice registered nurse license  
• Recognition from the Texas State Board of Nurse Examiners as an Advanced Practice Nurse  
• Certification as Pediatric or Family Practice Nurse Practitioner  
• Current Basic Life Support (CPR) required  
• Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) preferred
* Physician Assistants
* • Current Texas professional physician assistant license  
• Recognition from the Texas State Medical Board as a Physician Assistant.  
• Certification as a Physician Assistant PA-C required.  
• Current Basic Life Support (CPR) required  
• Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) preferred   PALS certification is required when assigned to Anesthesiology, Care Team, Complex Care, Fostering Health, H/O, Nephrology, and Neurology departments.
** About Cook Children’s:
** Our not-for-profit organization is comprised of a flagship medical center in Fort Worth, Texas, a new medical center in Prosper, Texas, a physician network, home health company, surgery centers, health plan, health services, and health foundation. With more than 60 primary, specialty and urgent care locations throughout Texas, families can access our top-ranked specialty programs and network of services to meet the unique needs of their child.

Cook Children's is honored to continually receive recognition for our outstanding efforts and outcomes in pediatric health care.

At Cook Children's, we're more than a health care system––we're your friends, neighbors and even family members. And we're parents too, so we can see the world through your eyes. We see what you're going through––and how we can help you and your child get the best care and support possible.

Cook Children’s is an equal opportunity employer. As such, Cook Children’s offers 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 in accordance with applicable federal laws. These opportunities include terms, conditions and privileges of employment, including but not limited to hiring, job placement, training, compensation, discipline, advancement and termination.locations:
Fort Worth, TXtime type:
Full time posted on:
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It's the guiding principle that helps our patients and their families get better and stay healthy. As a member of our Cook Children's team, you can be an important part of making that happen.
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