The NP/PA functions collaboratively with physicians, autonomously performing patient assessments, diagnosis, and implementing appropriate care plans for a varied patient population in a busy 49-bed multidisciplinary PICU. Responsibilities include delivering competent and skilled care, managing ICU caseloads, and participating in hospital alert teams.
Requirements summary
Advanced Practice Registered Nurses require a Master’s Degree in Nursing with Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Acute Care Certification, along with minimum 2 years of pediatric nursing experience strongly preferred. Physician Assistants require a Master’s Degree in Physician Assistant Studies and a minimum of 2 years of related specialized experience strongly preferred.
postgraduate degreeprofessional certificateACLSPatient AssessmentsBLSInterventionPALSEvidence Based PracticePrescriptive AuthorityPADiagnosesPICUICU ProceduresPediatric IntensivistAcute Care PNPMed Alert TeamSepsis Alert TeamICU Caseload Management
Job description
Location
Medical
Center -
Fort
Worth
Department:
PICU
Shift:
Varying
Shifts (United
States of
America)
Standard
Weekly
Hours: 36
Summary: We are seeking an experienced Acute Care PNP or PA to join our amazing team of 15 PNP-AC providers and 15 Pediatric Intensivists as we continue to grow our team. We work together to cover our busy 49 bed multidisciplinary PICU 24/7. We have a varied patient population, including trauma, oncology, neurosurgery and pulmonary patients. Our unit is unique in the amount of autonomy our Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) have to perform patient assessments, make diagnoses, and intervene with the strong support of the Intensivists. In addition, our APPs are part of the hospital’s Med Alert and Sepsis Alert teams. Previous Pediatric Critical Care experience preferable. Management of ICU caseload and ICU procedures will be covered in orientation. In addition to a highly competitive compensation package, our
APP employee benefits include:
CME: $2600 per year Full-Time/$1300 per year
Half-Time
Parental
Leave: 6 weeks Medical/Dental/Vision Plans Retirement Plan (managed by Fidelity) Short Term Disability Coverage (no cost to employee) Generous Paid Time Off Allowance Relocation Assistance Program for qualified candidates 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 and Experience Requirements Advanced Practice Registered Nurses Master’s Degree in Nursing as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse and Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Acute Care Certification is 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 2 years of experience in a 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 a Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner required Current Basic Life Support (CPR) required Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) required Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) 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 Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required #CCPN #LI-DB1
Benefits
Vision Plans
Parental Leave
Retirement Plan
Medical Plans
Dental Plans
Short Term Disability Coverage
CME
Relocation Assistance Program
Paid Time Off Allowance
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. 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. Please, create a profile and upload your resume/CV by clicking the Get Started button.
