NP/PA, Emergency (Fort Worth)

Location:

Medical Center - Fort Worth

Department:

Emergency Dept

Shift:
Varying Shifts (United States of America)

Standard Weekly Hours:

36

Summary:

The Advanced Practice Provider functions in collaborative practice with emergency medicine physicians in a high volume emergency department. Autonomously performs patient assessment, diagnosis, and interventions according to approved protocols and scope of practice. Prescribes a variety of modalities to meet wellness and illness needs, up to and including hospital admission.

Two Shifts Available: 3p-3a and 7p-7a

Education and Experience

Advanced Practice Registered Nurses

• Master's Degree in Nursing as Advanced Practice Registered
• Family or Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Certification required. Minimum 2 years of pediatric nursing experience or related specialized area strongly preferred.

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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 advance practice registered nurse license
• Family or Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Certification required.
• Current Basic Life Support (CPR) required
• Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) required

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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

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About Cook Children's:

• ur 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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