NP​/PA, Non-Surgical

Location: Dodson Medical Office Building

Department: Neurology

Shift: First Shift (United States of America)

Standard Weekly

Hours:

32

Summary: We are searching for a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant who is motivated to work in an exciting, inpatient Pediatric Neurology setting. In this position, you will practice in an advanced role to provide developmentally appropriate, comprehensive care for children with a myriad of neurologic conditions. You will work collaboratively with our Neurosciences team, as well as other members of the child's healthcare team.

You will practice under established clinical protocols and guidelines. You will independently assess, diagnose and initiate or continue treatment, as appropriate.

Schedule will include weekdays, weekends and holidays.

This is an inpatient setting, working with our Neurology team. No outpatient time.

Prior Pediatric Neurology experience strongly preferred.

• Provide medical services that are within the education and training of the APP.
• Practice within the scope of practice and delegation of the supervising physician.
• Obtain a comprehensive, pertinent history on patients and document appropriately in the patient's medical record.
• Differentiate between normal and abnormal findings and document them appropriately in the patient's medical record.
• Prescribe, continue or administer medications as delegated by the supervising physician and document appropriately in the medical record.
• Order diagnostic tests consistent with differential diagnoses, as appropriate, and interpret those results, in keeping with your education and training.
• Foster collaboration with the interdisciplinary team to improve health care.
• Establish a relationship with the family, in keeping with Cook Children's Promise- "Knowing every child's life is sacred, we promise to improve the well-being of every child in our care and our communities."
• Maintain compliance with Cook Children's education, compliance, occupational health and safety standards.

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

• Master's Degree in Physician Assistant Studies strongly preferred.
• Minimum of two years Pediatric primary/specialty or acute care setting experience OR 2 years' experience in related allied health field (family practice setting with heavy component of pediatric patients) strongly preferred.

• Current Texas professional registered nurse license.
• Current Texas professional advance practice registered nurse license.
• Recognition from the Texas 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) preferred.

• Current Texas professional physician assistant license.
• Recognition from the Texas State Medical Board as a Physician Assistant.
• Certification as a Physician Assistant PA-C required.
• Current Basic Life Support (CPR) required.
• Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) preferred.

* PALS certification is required when assigned to Anesthesiology, Care Team, Complex Care, Fostering Health, H/O, Nephrology, and Neurology departments.

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.