NP/PA, Non-Surgical (Anesthesia)
8 days ago Fort Worth, TX
About us
Promise, a strong word with deep meaning that everyone understands—especially kids.
- Size: 5,001 - 10,000 employees
- Industry: Healthcare
Location:
Medical Center - Fort Worth
Department:
Anesthesiology
Shift:
Weekend Shift (United States of America)
Standard Weekly Hours:
20
Summary:
The inpatient APP will be a core member of the pain management team. The APP will provide expert, comprehensive, advanced patient care to hospitalized patients requiring pain management services. Independently performs pain management assessments and reassessments of inpatients, develops and implements individualized pain management plans in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team, and monitors treatment effectiveness to optimize patient outcomes. Functions as an integral member of the multidisciplinary pain management team, collaborating with anesthesiologists, NPs/PAs, RNs, physical therapists, psychophysiologists, and other pain management personnel to ensure safe, effective, and compassionate patient care. Serves as an extension of the anesthesiologist (MDA), supporting continuity of care, clinical decision-making, and coordination of inpatient pain management services.
This is a part-time position.
Weekend Days (Saturday and Sunday).
2 10 hour shift
Education/Experience:
Advanced Practice Registered Nurses
• Master's Degree in Nursing as Advanced Practice Registered Nurse.
• Minimum 2 years of pediatric nursing experience or related specialized area strongly preferred.
Physician Assistants
• 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 (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 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 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.
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.
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.
Cook Children's is a Texas-only employer. If you are hired, you will need to maintain your primary residence within the state of Texas, along with all licenses and credentials required for your position throughout your employment.
Medical Center - Fort Worth
Department:
Anesthesiology
Shift:
Weekend Shift (United States of America)
Standard Weekly Hours:
20
Summary:
The inpatient APP will be a core member of the pain management team. The APP will provide expert, comprehensive, advanced patient care to hospitalized patients requiring pain management services. Independently performs pain management assessments and reassessments of inpatients, develops and implements individualized pain management plans in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team, and monitors treatment effectiveness to optimize patient outcomes. Functions as an integral member of the multidisciplinary pain management team, collaborating with anesthesiologists, NPs/PAs, RNs, physical therapists, psychophysiologists, and other pain management personnel to ensure safe, effective, and compassionate patient care. Serves as an extension of the anesthesiologist (MDA), supporting continuity of care, clinical decision-making, and coordination of inpatient pain management services.
This is a part-time position.
Weekend Days (Saturday and Sunday).
2 10 hour shift
Education/Experience:
Advanced Practice Registered Nurses
• Master's Degree in Nursing as Advanced Practice Registered Nurse.
• Minimum 2 years of pediatric nursing experience or related specialized area strongly preferred.
Physician Assistants
• 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 (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 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 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.
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.
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.
Cook Children's is a Texas-only employer. If you are hired, you will need to maintain your primary residence within the state of Texas, along with all licenses and credentials required for your position throughout your employment.
Additional Information
- Job category: Healthcare
- Posted: 8 days ago