Summary: Cook Children's Inpatient Pediatrics department has an opportunity for an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to join their hospitalist team for a weekend position. This is a full time (.9 FTE) position with an excellent compensation and benefits package.

The Hospitalist Team consists of approximately 38 Physicians, 12 APPs including, Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants, who work collaboratively to admit and manage pediatric patients with a wide range of diagnoses. Responsibilities include admitting patients from the emergency department and direct transfers, obtaining a thorough history, formulating a treatment plan, interpreting diagnostic tests, and addressing any concerns from the patients, families, and bedside health providers. We have a 90-day onboarding process for our new graduate advance practice providers with support as they transition into their role. We have opportunities for mentorship and guidance as you enter into practice. Our self-scheduling system managed by our APP Supervisor allows for flexibility and consistent support throughout your career. Many enjoy 3 - 12 hour variable weekend shifts each week, giving time for family and hobbies outside of work during the weekdays.

The Hospitalist Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant functions in collaborative practice with physician(s) in the hospital setting. The NP/PA is responsible for the assessment, participation in the development of the plan of care, diagnosis and intervention of the assigned hospitalized patient(s) according to approved protocols. The NP/PA prescribes a variety of modalities to meet patient needs, up to and including continued hospital admission or 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 and Experience Advanced Practice Registered Nurses Master’s Degree in Nursing as Advanced Practice Registered Nurse and Family or Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Certification required. Minimum 2 years of pediatric nursing experience or related specialized area strongly preferred. OR Physician Assistants Master’s Degree in Physician Assistant Studies and a minimum 1 year of experience in related specialized areas strongly preferred. Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Advanced Practice Registered Nurses Current Texas professional registered nurse license Current Texas professional advanced practice registered nurse license Certified as a Family or Pediatric Nurse Practitioner required Current Basic Life Support (CPR) required Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) required OR Physician Assistants Current Texas professional physician assistant license Certified as a PA-C Current Basic Life Support (CPR) required Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) required #CCPN #LI-DB1