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Form of workLocation:
Medical Center - Fort Worth
Department:
PICU
Shift:
Varying Shifts (United States of America)
Standard Weekly Hours:
36
Summary:
The NP/PA functions collaboratively with physicians in the Pediatric Critical Care Department and other Consultants. The NP/PA autonomously performs patient assessments, diagnosis and implements an appropriate plan of care. The NP/PA prescribes a variety of treatment modalities to meet patient care needs in the defined patient population up to and including PICU admissions/discharges and prescriptive authority. The NP/PA delivers competent and skilled care to patients and families according to their identified needs. Care is based on the nursing process and the medical plan of treatment. The NP/PA will deliver care with a team orientation, an emphasis on good customer relations, sound clinical judgment and appropriate decision-making abilities that take into consideration evidenced based practice.
Education:
Advanced Practice Registered NursesGraduate of an approved accredited Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Program; Masters of Science in Nursing required. Minimum two years of Pediatric Critical Care Nursing strongly preferred. / OR/ Physician AssistantsMasters Degree in Physician Assistant Studies.Minimum two years of experience in related specialized area strongly preferred.
Certification/Licensure:
Advanced Practice Registered NursesCurrent Texas professional registered nurse licenseCurrent Texas professional advance practice registered nurse licenseCertified as a PNPCurrent Basic Life Support (CPR) requiredCurrent Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) requiredCertification in area of specialty practice preferred/ OR/ Physician AssistantsCurrent Texas professional physician assistant license Certified as a PA-CCurrent Basic Life Support (CPR) requiredCurrent Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) required
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.
Medical Center - Fort Worth
Department:
PICU
Shift:
Varying Shifts (United States of America)
Standard Weekly Hours:
36
Summary:
The NP/PA functions collaboratively with physicians in the Pediatric Critical Care Department and other Consultants. The NP/PA autonomously performs patient assessments, diagnosis and implements an appropriate plan of care. The NP/PA prescribes a variety of treatment modalities to meet patient care needs in the defined patient population up to and including PICU admissions/discharges and prescriptive authority. The NP/PA delivers competent and skilled care to patients and families according to their identified needs. Care is based on the nursing process and the medical plan of treatment. The NP/PA will deliver care with a team orientation, an emphasis on good customer relations, sound clinical judgment and appropriate decision-making abilities that take into consideration evidenced based practice.
Education:
Advanced Practice Registered NursesGraduate of an approved accredited Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Program; Masters of Science in Nursing required. Minimum two years of Pediatric Critical Care Nursing strongly preferred. / OR/ Physician AssistantsMasters Degree in Physician Assistant Studies.Minimum two years of experience in related specialized area strongly preferred.
Certification/Licensure:
Advanced Practice Registered NursesCurrent Texas professional registered nurse licenseCurrent Texas professional advance practice registered nurse licenseCertified as a PNPCurrent Basic Life Support (CPR) requiredCurrent Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) requiredCertification in area of specialty practice preferred/ OR/ Physician AssistantsCurrent Texas professional physician assistant license Certified as a PA-CCurrent Basic Life Support (CPR) requiredCurrent Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) required
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.
