NP/PA - Behavioral Health

Company: Disability Solutions
Location: Fort Worth
Posted on: September 21, 2023

Job Description:

Location:Medical Center Office Building (901 7th Ave)Department:PsychiatryShift:First Shift (United States of America)Standard Weekly Hours:40Summary:Functions in collaborative practice with physician(s) in an inpatient setting. Autonomously performs patient assessment, diagnosis, and intervention according to approved protocols. Provides coverage for physician(s) during periods of absence. Prescribes a variety of modalities to meet wellness and illness needs, up to and including continued hospital admission/discharge and prescriptive authority. Collaborates with the assigned team members to support and adjust plan of care and length of stay for patient care needs.Education:Advanced Practice Registered NursesMasters Degree in Nursing as Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Minimum 2 year of pediatric nursing experience or related specialized area strongly preferred./ or/Physician AssistantsMasters Degree in Physician Assistant Studies strongly preferredCertification/Licensure:Advanced Practice Registered NursesCurrent Texas professional registered nurse licenseCurrent Texas professional advance practice registered nurse licenseCertified as a PMHNP, PNP or FNPCurrent Basic Life Support (CPR) requiredCurrent Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) required (as of October 1, 2019)/ or/Physician AssistantsCurrent Texas professional physician assistant license Certified as a PA-CCurrent Basic Life Support (CPR) requiredCurrent Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) required (as of October 1, 2019)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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