NPPA Dermatology

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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.

Schedule 34 days per week 60 hours per pay period)
Previous Dermatology or Primary Care experience preferred including minor office procedures.

Education/Experience:

Advanced Practice Registered Nurses
Masters 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
Masters 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 form the Texas State Medical Board as a Physician Assistant.
Certification as a Physician Assistant PAC 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 and Neurology departments.

About Cook Childrens:

Our notforprofit 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 topranked specialty programs and network of services to meet the unique needs of their child. Cook Childrens is honored to continually receive recognition for our outstanding efforts and outcomes in pediatric health care.

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