JR-103525 locationsFort Worth, TX time typeFull time posted onPosted 6 Days Ago job requisition idJR-103525
Location:
Medical Center - Fort Worth
Department:
Hospitalist Group
Shift:
Third Shift (United States of America)
Standard Weekly Hours:
36
Summary:
Summary:
The Hospitalist Team consists of about 30 Physicians, 12 APPs including, Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants, who work collaboratively to admit and manage pediatric patients with a wide range of diagnoses. Responsibilities include admitting patients from the emergency department and direct transfers, obtaining a thorough history, formulating a treatment plan, interpreting diagnostic tests, and addressing any concerns from the patients, families, and bedside health providers. We have a 90 day onboarding process for our new graduate advance practice providers with support as they transition into their role. We have opportunities for mentorship and guidance as you enter into practice. Our self-scheduling system managed by our APP Supervisor allows for flexibility and consistent support throughout your career. Many enjoy the 2 or 3 - 12 hour night shifts each week depending on your whether you are full- time or part-time.
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 & Experience
Advanced Practice Registered Nurses
- Master's Degree in Nursing as Advanced Practice Registered Nurse.
- Minimum 1 year of pediatric nursing experience or related specialized area strongly preferred.
Physician Assistants
- Master's Degree in Physician Assistant Studies.
- 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 advance practice registered nurse license
- Certified as a PNP or FNP
- Current Basic Life Support (CPR) required
- Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) required
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
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.
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Promise, a strong word with deep meaning that everyone understands especially kids. This is the foundation of our organization and what drives us to blaze new trails in medical care, research, advanced technology, as well as programs and initiatives that benefit children who may not otherwise have access to quality health care. Every day our employees come to work with the intention of keeping our Promise. It's the guiding principle that helps our patients and their families get better and stay healthy. As a member of our Cook Children's team, you can be an important part of making that happen.
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Cook Children's Health Care System embraces an inspiring Promise to improve the health of every child in our region through the prevention and treatment of illness, disease and injury. Based in Fort Worth, Texas, we're proud of our long and rich tradition of serving the community.
Our not-for-profit organization is comprised of eight companies, including our medical center, 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.