NP/PA, Pulmonary Inpatient
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locationsFort Worth, TXtime typeFull timeposted onPosted 7 Days Agojob requisition idJR-109484*Location:*Medical Center - Fort Worth*Department:*Pulmonary*Shift:*First Shift (United States of America)*Standard Weekly Hours:*34*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 2 years' experience as an FNP in a primary care setting strongly preferredPhysician 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 NursesCurrent Texas professional registered nurse licenseCurrent Texas professional advance practice registered nurse licenseRecognition from the Texas State Board of Nurse Examiners as an Advanced Practice NurseCertification as Pediatric or Family Practice Nurse PractitionerCurrent Basic Life Support (CPR) requiredCurrent Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) preferred*Physician AssistantsCurrent Texas professional physician assistant licenseRecognition form the Texas State Medical Board as a Physician Assistant.Certification as a Physician Assistant PA-C required.Current Basic Life Support (CPR) requiredCurrent Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) preferred** PALS certification is required when assigned to Anesthesiology, Care Team, Complex Care, Fostering Health, H/O, 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 EOE/AA, Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran employer.[]('s-health-care-system/) []( []( []( [](Promise, a strong word with deep meaning that everyone understands—especially kids. This is the foundation of our organization and what drives us to blaze new trails in medical care, research, advanced technology, as well as programs and initiatives that benefit children who may not otherwise have access to quality health care. Every day our employees come to work with the intention of keeping our Promise. 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.* [Open Positions](* [Benefits Information](* [Our Culture](* [Residency and Education](* [Career FAQs](* [Career Feedback and Reviews](_________________________________________Cook Children's Health Care System embraces an inspiring Promise—to improve the health of every child in our region through the prevention and treatment of illness, disease and injury. Based in Fort Worth, Texas, we're proud of our long and rich tradition of serving the community.Our not-for-profit organization is comprised of eight companies, including our medical center, 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.