About this opportunity
Cook Children's Health Care System lists this NP/PA, Surgical (Cardiology - Inpatient) opportunity in fort worth, Texas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Location: Dodson Medical Office Building
Department: Cardiology
Shift: Varying Shifts (United States of America)
Standard Weekly Hours: 40
Summary
The NP/PA, Surgical (Cardiology - Inpatient) functions in a collaborative practice with physician(s) in the 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.
Schedule
10 hour shifts on a rotating schedule. Call is 1 weekend per month. Cardiology experience as an advanced practice provider (NP or PA) is highly preferred; however, cardiology experience as a Registered Nurse will also be considered.
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
Equal Opportunity Employer
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.
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Worksite address
fort worth, TX, 76102, US
Who can apply
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