What are the responsibilities and job description for the NP / PA, Maternal Fetal Medicine position at Cook Children's?
locationsAbilene, TX
time typeFull time
posted onPosted Today
job requisition idJR-110892
Location :
Abilene Maternal Fetal Medicine
Department :
Maternal Fetal Medicine
Shift :
First Shift (United States of America)
Standard Weekly Hours :
Summary :
Functions in collaborative practice with physician(s) in private office setting for medically complex patients. Autonomously performs patient assessment, diagnosis, and intervention according to approved protocols. Supports physician to develop and maintain patients. Collaborates with specialties and maintains continuity of care. Provides office 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. Supervises private office clinical personnel as needed.
Education / Experience :
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
Physician Assistants
Certification / Licensure :
Advanced Practice Registered Nurses
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
Physician Assistants
Current Texas professional physician assistant license
Recognition form 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
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.
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