NP/PA, Hospitalist - Short Stay
Fort Worth, TX
| Employer: | Cook Children's Health Care System |
| Category: | Nurse |
| Job Type: | Full Time |
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Location: Medical Center - Fort Worth Department: Short Stay Hospitalist Shift: Third Shift (United States of America) Standard Weekly Hours: 36 Summary: The Hospitalist Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant functions in collaborative practice with physician(s) in the hospital setting. The NP/PA is responsible for the assessment, participation in the development of the plan of care, diagnosis and intervention of the assigned hospitalized patient(s) according to approved protocols. The NP/PA prescribes a variety of modalities to meet patient needs, up to and including continued hospital admission or discharge and prescriptive authority. Collaborates with the assigned team members to support and adjust plan of care and length of stay for patient care needs. Education and Experience Advanced Practice Registered Nurses Master's Degree in Nursing as Advanced Practice Registered Nurse and Family or Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Certification required. Minimum 2 years of pediatric nursing experience or related specialized area strongly preferred. Physician Assistants Master's Degree in Physician Assistant Studies and a minimum 1 year of experience in related specialized areas strongly preferred. Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Advanced Practice Registered Nurses
Physician Assistants
#CCPN #LI-DB1 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. | |