Location:
Denton Texas Health Resources
Department:
THR Denton Hospitalist Group
Shift:
First Shift (United States of America)
Standard Weekly Hours:
40
Summary:
Newborn Hospitalist APP - Cook Children's Physician Network
Join our Newborn Hospitalist team at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Denton!
We are seeking a motivated, compassionate, and dedicated Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to provide newborn care at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Denton, an off-site community hospital nursery.
This position offers the opportunity to manage newborn care from admission through discharge, including comprehensive assessments, daily rounding, treatment planning, and parent education. APPs enjoy a high level of clinical autonomy while collaborating closely with fellow APPs, physicians, and the interdisciplinary healthcare team to provide exceptional newborn care.
Our Newborn Hospitalist service provides seven-day-a-week coverage, offering flexible scheduling, primarily daytime hours, and shared after-hours call responsibilities to support work-life integration.
As part of Cook Children's Physician Network's larger, well-established APP organization, you will enjoy the benefits of a close-knit clinical team while having access to a broader network of APP colleagues, professional resources, and opportunities for growth. APPs are encouraged to engage in cross-specialty collaboration, organizational committees, mentorship, professional development, and hospital-wide events.
If you are passionate about newborn care, value clinical autonomy, and are looking for a rewarding position that offers scheduling flexibility, professional growth, and connection within a larger APP community, we encourage you to join our team!
The Hospitalist APP functions in collaborative practice with physician(s) in the hospital setting. The APP is responsible for the assessment, and participation in the development of the plan of care, diagnosis, and intervention of the assigned hospitalized patient(s) according to approved protocols. The APP 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 the plan of care and length of stay for patient care needs.
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.
Physician Assistants
Master's Degree in Physician Assistant Studies and a minimum 1 year of experience in related specialized areas strongly preferred.
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
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) requiredThe Hospitalist APP functions in collaborative practice with physician(s) in the hospital setting. The APP is responsible for the assessment, and participation in the development of the plan of care, diagnosis, and intervention of the assigned hospitalized patient(s) according to approved protocols. The APP 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 the plan of care and length of stay for patient care needs.
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.
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
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
Cook Children's is a Texas-only employer. If you are hired, you will need to maintain your primary residence within the state of Texas, along with all licenses and credentials required for your position throughout your employment.
