What are the responsibilities and job description for the NP/PA, Surgical - ENT Inpatient position at CCPN Cook Children's Physician Network?
Location:
Medical Center - Fort WorthDepartment:
ENT IP APPShift:
Varying Shifts (United States of America)Standard Weekly Hours:
20Summary:
The NP/PA, Surgical - Inpatient ENT functions in a collaborative practice with physicians 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 clinic coverage and may round for physicians 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.
1-2 years of acute care experience highly preferred. Acute Care Certification required (Pediatric Nurse Practitioner)
This is a part-time position - 20 hours per week (2 10-hour shifts). Weekends included on a rotating schedule.
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
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