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Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Outpatient Pulmonary

Job Description We are searching for a Physician Assistant or a Nurse Practitioner who is motivated to work in an exciting pediatric setting! In this position, you will practice in an advanced role to provide developmentally appropriate and age-appropriate health maintenance for well children, episodic care for ill children, and comprehensive care for children with chronic conditions. The NP or PA works under a delineation of clinical privileges and will work collaboratively with other members of the health care team. Practice under established guidelines and clinical protocols, the APP assumes independent and interdependent responsibilities in the assessment, diagnosis and initiation of treatment and procedures. Job duties are performed in a manner that is developmentally appropriate for the ages of patients served. As an advanced practice provider, the NP or PA is responsible for education, research, consultation, and evaluation of clinical practice at various levels. Qualifications: Physician Assistant: Required Bachelor's Degree PA -Cert-Physician Assistant by the Texas Medical Board Pediatric and or pulmonary experience preferred. Nurse Practitioner: Master’s degree in nursing required RN license from the Texas Board of Nursing or Nursing Licensure Compact required FNP, NNP, PNP-BC, WHNP-BC, CPNP-AC, or AG-ACNP from the Texas Board of Nursing required Pediatric and or pulmonary experience preferred. Responsibilities: Physician Assistant: Provide medical services that are within the education and training of the Physician Assistant within the scope of practice and delegation of the supervising physician Obtain a comprehensive health, developmental, and family history on patients and documents appropriately in the patient’s medical record Differentiate between normal and abnormal findings and documents appropriately in the patient’s medical record Prescribe or administer medications as delegated by the supervising physician and documents in medical records Administer appropriate vaccines as observed by physicians and documented in medical records Order diagnostic tests consistent with differential diagnoses derived from gathered data as evidenced by types of tests ordered Foster collaboration with the interdisciplinary team to improve health care Establish a relationship with the patient/family characterized by mutual respect, empathy, and collaboration As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy workplace, all successful candidates will be required to undergo respiratory fit testing in compliance with occupational health and safety standards. Nurse Practitioner: Daily uses advanced practice knowledge and skills to systematically collect and evaluate health assessment data and manage patients' caseload. Obtains a comprehensive health, developmental, and family history on patients as documented in the patient’s medical record. Assess the patient’s physical status through the physical examination as documented in the patient’s medical record. Differentiates between normal and abnormal findings as documented in the patient’s medical record. Performs or recommends age-appropriate health screening procedures as documented in the patient’s medical record. Provides health maintenance and health promotion for children of all ages as documented in the patient’s medical record. Performs and evaluates diagnostic procedures and laboratory tests as documented in the patient’s medical record. Analyzes multiple sources of data and formulates a differential diagnosis in collaboration with physicians as demonstrated in the written documentation. Follows established delegation protocols to manage specific patient problems. Formulates a plan of care in collaboration with other health care professionals and documents the plan in the patient’s medical record. Accurately evaluates patient’s responses to interventions and modifies the plan of care demonstrated by written documentation. Accurately presents and documents the data, impression, and plan of care on all patients as demonstrated in the written documentation. Consistently demonstrates effective communication skills and works to eliminate communication barriers. Collaborates effectively with other members of the health care disciplines to provide comprehensive care to patients. Utilizes effective and appropriate interviewing skills to elicit information from patients and/or family and collaborates with them in developing the care plan. Requests consultation and/or initiates referral for specialized care as appropriate. Communicates with health care team members the comprehensive assessment, impression, and plan of care. Consistently serves as an educational resource for the patient and family, community, and other health care professionals. Consistently applies new knowledge relevant to pediatric nursing to clinical practice. Demonstrates current professional, managerial, and/or technical knowledge and skills. Maintains knowledge base by reading professional literature, attending staff development, and continuing education programs annually. Participates in department and hospital committees, which promote quality nursing, care as assigned. Demonstrates NP role behaviors consistent with the development of advanced nursing practice. Participates in departmental Quality Improvement program annually. As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy workplace, all successful candidates will be required to undergo respiratory fit testing in compliance with occupational health and safety standards. About Us Since 1954, Texas Children’s has been leading the charge in patient care, education and research to accelerate health care for children and women around the world. When you love what you do, it truly shows in the smiles of our patient families, employees and our numerous accolades such as being consistently ranked as the best children’s hospital in Texas, and among the top in the nation by U.S. News & World Report as well as recognition from Houston Business Journal as one of this city’s Best Places to Work for ten consecutive years. Texas Children’s comprehensive health care network includes our primary hospital in the Texas Medical Center with expertise in over 40 pediatric subspecialties; the Jan and Dan Duncan Neurological Research Institute (NRI); the Feigin Tower for pediatric research; Texas Children ’ s Pavilion for Women, a comprehensive obstetrics/gynecology facility focusing on high-risk births; Texas Children ’ s Hospital West Campus, a community hospital in suburban West Houston; Texas Children ’ s Hospital The Woodlands, the first hospital devoted to children ’ s care for communities north of Houston; and Texas Children’s Hospital North Austin, the new state-of-the-art facility providing world-class pediatric and maternal care to Austin and Central Texas families. We have also created Texas Children ’ s Health Plan, the nation ’ s first HMO focused on children; Texas Children ’ s Pediatrics, the largest pediatric primary care network in the country; Texas Children ’ s Urgent Care clinics that specialize in after-hours care tailored specifically for children; and a global health program that is channeling care to children and women all over the world. Texas Children ’ s Hospital is affiliated with Baylor College of Medicine, one of the largest, most diverse and successful pediatric programs in the nation. To join our community of 15,000+ dedicated team members, visit texaschildrenspeople.org for career opportunities. Texas Children’s is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants and employees are considered and evaluated for positions at Texas Children's without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.

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2 weeks ago

Nurse Practitioner Acute Care - Pediatrics -Greater Heights

UTHealth Houston Houston, TX

What we do here changes the world. UTHealth Houston is Texas’ resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. That’s where you come in. Step into a role where your expertise truly matters. We’re seeking a dedicated Pediatric Nurse Practitioner to join our compassionate Level II NICU team at our Greater Heights location, providing high‑quality care to newborns who need just a little extra support. This position is designed for clinicians who value autonomy, collaboration, and meaningful patient relationships — all within a 24‑hour shift model that offers continuity of care and a balanced schedule. Once you join us you won't want to leave. It’s because we reward our team for the excellent service they provide. Our total rewards package includes the benefits you’d expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.), plus: 100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time – all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year) The longer you stay, the more vacation you’ll accrue! Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service) Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan! We take care of our employees! As a world-renowned institution, our employees’ wellbeing is important to us. We offer work/life services such as... Free financial and legal counseling Free mental health counseling services Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc. Resources for child and elder care Plus many more! Position Summary: Provides advanced nursing care to patients with complex acute, critical, and/or chronic health conditions in a clinic or hospital setting in one or more specialized areas under the direction of a physician. Position Key Accountabilities: Conducts complex, standardized patient care procedures which require experience and specialized training which would otherwise be performed by a physician, but which do not constitute the practice of medicine. Conducts independent and physician supervised rounding on unit. Performs relevant patient evaluations and assessments, and provides appropriate treatment; including monitoring and ordering medications. Coordinates, directs, and implements the patient's plan of care. Assists in collecting patient histories, screens for co-morbidities, and provides guidance and preventative health care as needed. Performs physical examinations and provides episodic care, or problem-oriented care, under the supervision of a physician. Orders appropriate laboratory, diagnostic and radiographic tests, and interprets results. Monitors the treatment program of the patient to inform the attending physician of pertinent medical information. Facilitates patient education relating to medical processes, medication, nutrition, and health promotion or preventative health care. Assists physicians in formulating therapeutic decisions. Maintains appropriate records, and prepares charts for review and counter signature by physician. Prepares and cares for supplies and equipment. Responds to emergency situations. Performs within the scope of practice prescribed by licensure and certification. Performs other duties as assigned. Certification/Skills: None Registered Nurse (RN) State Licensure or Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) by Texas Board of Nursing (BON) required Advanced Practice Registered Nurse - Nurse Practitioner (APRN-NP) by Texas Board of Nursing (BON) required Basic Life Support (BLS) by American Heart Association (AHA) required Clinical specialty certification determined by the department excluding FNP certification unless paired with a post master's certification in the specialty required Minimum Education: Master's Degree in Nursing as NP or Masters in Nursing with completion of a post-masters Nurse Practitioner Certification Program required Minimum Experience: Previous experience in area of clinical focus preferred Physical Requirements: Exerts up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds frequently and/or up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects. Security Sensitive: This position is a security-sensitive position pursuant to Texas Education Code §51.215 and Texas Government Code §411.094. To the extent that a position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Texas Business and Commerce Code §117.001(2), the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired for and to continue to be employed in that position. Personnel in such positions, and similarly situated state contractors, will be routinely reviewed to determine whether things such as criminal history or continuous connections to the government or political apparatus of a foreign adversary might prevent the applicant, employee, or contractor from being able to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure. A foreign adversary is a nation listed in 15 C.F.R. §791.4. Veteran Information: Military occupations that relate to the initial selection criteria and registration or licensure requirements for this position may include but are not limited to: 0904, 0963, 1976, 46Y1C, 46Y1H, 66B, 66C, 4A0X1, 46YX, 65D, 230X, PHA10, 42GX, 66P, 66R, 290X. For a complete list please visit www.uthealth-veterans.jobs . Residency Requirement: Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.