NP/PA, Surgical (Cardiology - Inpatient)

Location: Dodson Medical Office Building, Fort Worth, Texas

About the role

The NP/PA, Surgical (Cardiology - Inpatient) functions in a collaborative practice with physician(s) 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 practice/clinic/call coverage and may round for physician(s) 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.

Schedule

• 10-hour shifts on a rotating schedule
• Call is 1 weekend per month

Responsibilities

• Perform patient assessment, diagnosis, and intervention autonomously
• Develop and maintain a patient volume under physician supervision
• Provide practice, clinic, and call coverage
• Round for physician(s) during periods of absence
• Prescribe modalities for wellness and illness needs, including hospital rounding, consultation, and assisting in surgery

Requirements

Cardiology experience as an advanced practice provider (NP or PA) is highly preferred; however, cardiology experience as a Registered Nurse will also be considered.

Qualifications

Education and 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 a related specialized area strongly preferred

Licensure, Registration, and 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) certification
  • Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification
  • 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) certification
  • Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification
  • Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required when assigned to Cardiology and Cardiothoracic Surgery

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.