Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant – Non-Surgical - Inpatient Pulmonary Medicine

Location:

Medical Center - Fort Worth

Department:

Pulmonary

Shift:

First Shift (United States of America)

Standard Weekly Hours:

20

Summary:

The NP/PA in Pulmonary Medicine provides comprehensive care to patients with acute and chronic respiratory conditions. This role involves collaboration with physicians and multidisciplinary teams to evaluate, diagnose, treat, and manage pulmonary diseases, while ensuring continuity of care from hospital to clinic.

Autonomously performs patient assessment, diagnosis, and intervention according to approved protocols. Supports physician to develop and maintain patients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform history and physical exams for hospitalized pulmonary and clinic patients
• Manage acute and chronic respiratory conditions (e.g., asthma, pneumonia, respiratory failure)
• Order, interpret, and manage diagnostic tests (labs, imaging, pulmonary function tests)
• Coordinate care with respiratory therapy, nursing, and consulting services
• Provide follow-up care post-hospitalization to ensure continuity and reduce readmissions
• Educate patients and families on disease processes, medications, and self-management
• Document all patient encounters accurately and in a timely manner in the EMR

Part-time Weekend Position

• Schedule: Saturdays and Sundays
• Hours: 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
• No call required

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.

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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.
 

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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.