Np/Pa, ENT (Inpatient)

Location:

Dodson Medical Office Building

Department:

ENT IP APP

Shift:

First Shift (United States of America)

Standard Weekly Hours:

40

Summary:

The Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant functions in collaborative practice with physician(s) in the clinic 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 coverage for physician(s) during periods of absence. Prescribes a variety of modalities to meet wellness and illness needs, including prescriptive authority.

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

OR

Physician Assistants

• Master's Degree in Physician Assistant Studies

• 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 advance practice registered nurse license

• Certified as a PNP or FNP Current Basic Life Support (CPR) required

• Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) required

OR

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

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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.