Cook Childrens Physician Network
NP/PA Pediatric Surgery/Trauma Opportunity in Fort Worth, TX
Cook Childrens Physician Network, Fort Worth, Texas, United States, 76102
The NP/PA, Pediatric Surgery/Trauma functions in a collaborative practice with physician(s) in the outpatient and inpatient setting. Autonomously performs patient assessment, diagnosis, and intervention according to approved protocols. Develops and maintains own volume of patients under the supervision of a physician. Provides practice/clinic/call coverage and may round for physician(s) during periods of absence. Prescribes a variety of modalities to meet wellness and illness needs, up to and including hospital rounding/consultation, assisting in surgery if appropriate and prescriptive authority.
Education and Experience Advanced Practice Registered Nurses Master’s Degree in Nursing as Advanced Practice Registered Nurse and minimum 1 year of pediatric nursing experience or related specialized area strongly preferred.
Physician Assistants Master’s Degree in Physician Assistant Studies and minimum 1 year of experience in related specialized area strongly preferred.
Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Advanced Practice Registered Nurses
Current Texas professional registered nurse license
Current Texas professional advanced practice registered nurse license
Certified as an RNFA preferred
Certified as a Family or Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
Current Basic Life Support (CPR) is required.
Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) is required.
Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required when assigned to Cardiology and Cardiothoracic Surgery
Pediatric nurse practitioner acute care certification required when assigned to Cardiology, Cardiothoracic Surgery, Neurosurgery and Pediatric Surgery/Trauma
Physician Assistants
Current Texas professional physician assistant license.
Certified as a PA-C
Current Basic Life Support (CPR) required.
Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) required.
Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required when assigned to Cardiology and Cardiothoracic Surgery
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Education and Experience Advanced Practice Registered Nurses Master’s Degree in Nursing as Advanced Practice Registered Nurse and minimum 1 year of pediatric nursing experience or related specialized area strongly preferred.
Physician Assistants Master’s Degree in Physician Assistant Studies and minimum 1 year of experience in related specialized area strongly preferred.
Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Advanced Practice Registered Nurses
Current Texas professional registered nurse license
Current Texas professional advanced practice registered nurse license
Certified as an RNFA preferred
Certified as a Family or Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
Current Basic Life Support (CPR) is required.
Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) is required.
Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required when assigned to Cardiology and Cardiothoracic Surgery
Pediatric nurse practitioner acute care certification required when assigned to Cardiology, Cardiothoracic Surgery, Neurosurgery and Pediatric Surgery/Trauma
Physician Assistants
Current Texas professional physician assistant license.
Certified as a PA-C
Current Basic Life Support (CPR) required.
Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) required.
Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required when assigned to Cardiology and Cardiothoracic Surgery
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