Pediatric Acute Care NP or PA
Nashville, Tennessee, United States

Job Summary

Occupation Physician Assistant
Specialty Pediatrics
Degree Required MPAS/MHS/MMSc/MPH
Position Type Full-Time
Work Environment Hospital Clinic/Private Practice
Location 75230 , Dallas, Texas, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 11/19/24

Description

Specialization:
Pediatric Critical Care Medicine

Job Summary:

Medical City Children’s is seeking a certified acute care pediatric nurse practitioner or certified acute care and primary care pediatric nurse practitioner or physician assistant.

Candidate Requirements:
  • Master’s degree or higher in nursing, documentation of completion of accredited acute care pediatric nurse practitioner (PNP)
  • Prefer dual certification for both primary and acute care pediatric nurse practitioner to function independently in a high acuity, fast paced pediatric cardiac intensive care unit caring for patients with congenital heart disease including both pre-surgical and post-surgical patients, acquired heart disease, and post-surgical adult congenital heart disease
  • Current Texas licensure as a Registered Nurse
  • Current Texas licensure as an APRN-NP
  • Required basic life support (BLS) certified
  • Required pediatric advanced life support (PALS) certified
  • Preferred adult cardiac life support (ACLS) certified
  • Cardiac experience preferred, but not required
Incentive/Benefits Package:
  • Employed position
  • Competitive salary
  • Comprehensive benefits package including 401k and paid malpractice, paid time off, CME and dues allowance
About Medical City Children's Hospital:
On-site there are 100 NICU beds and a 12-bed dedicated congenital heart unit with a 12-bed step down unit. They cover a robust number of neonates with complex congenital heart disease, some adults, and no transplants.
  • Level IV PICU
  • Level I PICU
  • Level IV Maternal Designation
  • Congenital Heart Center
  • Fetal surgery
  • Maternal fetal institute
  • Scoliosis and spine care
  • Adult hospital on the same campus
  • DFWChild Readers - Best hospital to have a baby
  • DFWChild Readers - Best childbirth classes in Dallas County
  • U.S. News & World Report - Best hospital in Texas