NP/PA - Primary Care & Nhc - Fort Worth Texas

Company: Disability Solutions
Location: Fort Worth, Texas
Posted On: 05/05/2024

Location:Northside Neighborhood ClinicDepartment:Northside Neighborhood ClinicShift:Standard Weekly Hours:36Summary:Functions in collaborative, independent practice with physician(s) in private office setting. Autonomously performs patient assessment, diagnosis, and intervention according to approved protocols. Develops and maintains own volume of patients. Provides practice coverage for physician(s) during periods of absence. Prescribes a variety of modalities to meet wellness and illness needs, up to and including hospital admission/discharge and prescriptive authority. Serves as role model and resource to clinical personnel.Education: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 ORPhysician Assistants: Master's Degree in Physician Assistant Studies strongly preferred (PAs not meeting this educational requirement will be considered based on experience and will be encouraged to attain Master's of Science as a PA within 2 years of date of hire.) 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 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) required (as of October 1, 2019) ORPhysician Assistants: Current Texas professional physician assistant license. Recognition from the State Medical Board as a Physician Assistant. Certification as a Physician Assistant PA-C required. Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (CPR) required. Current American Heart Association Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) required (as of October 1, 2019)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 EOE/AA, Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran employer. More...

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