NP/PA, Neurology Clinic
Fort Worth, TX
| Employer: | Cook Children's Health Care System |
| Category: | Nurse |
| Job Type: | Full Time |
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Location: Dodson Medical Office Building Department: Neurology Shift: First Shift (United States of America) Standard Weekly Hours: 40 Summary: We are searching for a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant who is motivated to work in an exciting, outpatient Pediatric Neurology setting. In this position, you will practice in an advanced role to provide developmentally appropriate, comprehensive care for children with a myriad of neurologic conditions. You will work collaboratively with our Neurosciences team, as well as other members of the child's healthcare team. You will practice under established clinical protocols and guidelines. You will independently assess, diagnose and initiate or continue treatment, as appropriate. Schedule will be Monday through Friday. No weekends. No major holidays. This is an outpatient setting, working with our Neurology team. No inpatient time. The chosen candidate will need to have a current DEA license prior to starting. Responsibilities include:
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 preferred Physician 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 Nurses Current Texas professional registered nurse license Current Texas professional advance practice registered nurse license Recognition from the Texas State Board of Nurse Examiners as an Advanced Practice Nurse Certification as Pediatric or Family Practice Nurse Practitioner Current Basic Life Support (CPR) required Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) preferred* Physician Assistants Current Texas professional physician assistant license Recognition from the Texas State Medical Board as a Physician Assistant. Certification as a Physician Assistant PA-C required. Current Basic Life Support (CPR) required Current 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 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. | |