Current State license as an APRN or PA specializing in Family or Pediatrics
CPR, PALS, and ATLS certification required within 90 days of hire
Three to five years of pediatric experience preferred
Completion of diploma or academic transcript for complexity testing
Ability to work in a patient care environment with some exposure to risk factors
Responsibilities
Engage in medical practices under physician supervision
Perform various patient care activities within inpatient settings
Conduct office visits under clinical guidance
Utilize healthcare resources efficiently to support patient care
Carry out additional duties as assigned
Benefits
Continuous supervision and clinical guidance from experienced physicians
Opportunity to participate in patient and staff education
Involvement in a collaborative medical practice
Diverse patient care activities across inpatient and outpatient settings
Supportive work environment with emphasis on quality patient 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.
