Current State license as an APRN or PA specializing in Family or Pediatrics
CPR, PALS, and ATLS certification required within 90 days of hiring
Record of completed diploma or academic transcript for complexity testing
Three to five years of pediatric experience preferred
Responsibilities
Collaborate with and support licensed physicians in practicing medicine
Perform varied patient care activities throughout inpatient stays
Provide supervised office visits within scope of practice
Engage in formal and informal education for patients and staff
Complete additional assigned duties as required
Benefits
Work under continuous supervision and clinical guidance
Opportunity to engage in patient and staff education
Supportive healthcare environment for professional growth
Comprehensive involvement in patient care and procedures
Exposure to diverse medical situations including trauma care
Full Job Description
GENERAL SUMMARY
Works under continuous supervision and clinical guidance of the practice physician(s). Responsibilities include hospital rounds, performing procedures for inpatients and office patients, and care of trauma patients. Demonstrates excellence in practice characterized by quality patient care and participation in formal and informal patient and staff education. Reports to supervising physician(s) and designated manager.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Engages in the practices constituting the practice of medicine in collaboration with and under the medical direction and supervision of a licensed physician.
Performs a wide variety of patient care activities and accommodative services to support the medical practice and our patients/families throughout the inpatient hospital stay, with effective utilization of healthcare resources.
Provides office visits under supervision and within scope of practice.
Performs other duties as assigned.
LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS
Current State license as an APRN or PA with specialization in Family or Pediatrics.
CPR, PALS and ATLS training required and/or must be obtained within 90 days of hire.
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Must provide record of a completed diploma (or equivalent) or academic transcript for those areas performing complexity testing.
Three to five years of pediatric experience preferred.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Expected to work in a patient care environment with minimal exposure to environmental hazards such as, but not limited to, excessive noise, dust, or extremes in temperatures. Exposure to communicable diseases and moderately adverse working conditions due to the need to perform certain patient care activities can be expected.
