VMG Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) - Pediatric Hematology/Oncology
VMG Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) - Pediatric Hematology/Oncology
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Discover Vanderbilt University Medical Center: Located in Nashville Tennessee and operating at a global crossroads of teaching discovery and patient care VUMC is a community ofindividuals who come to work each day with the simple aim of changing the world. It is a place where your expertise will be valued your knowledge expanded and your abilities challenged. Vanderbilt Health is committed to an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and where your uniquenessis sought and celebrated. It is a place where employees know they are part of something that is bigger than themselves take exceptional pride in their work and never settle for what was good enough yesterday. Vanderbilts mission is to advance health and wellness through preeminent programs in patient care education and research.
Organization:
Pediatric HematologyJob Summary:
The Pediatric Hemostasis/Thrombosis Advanced Practice Practitioner (APP) in the Division of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology works in collaboration with a multidisciplinary health care team. The APP provides healthcare in primary and acute care critical care and long-term health care settings. The NP has didactic education clinical competency and national certification in identified area of clinical practice. The APP demonstrates medical knowledge clinical judgment technical competence professionalism interpersonal communication skills timely and compliant documentation and is responsible for professional development and competency validation. The APP has an advanced knowledge of nursing theory and application. The APP has a strong foundation in evidenced based practice/education and provides an environment of safe quality care. The Pediatric Hemostasis/Thrombosis APP manages the care for patients with bleeding and clotting disorders and will work collaboratively with the interdisciplinary and physician team in the Division of Hematology/Oncology..
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Obtains and documents a health history; performs and documents complete system-focused or symptom-specific physical examination assessment and plan of care.
In collaboration provides healthcare services for primary acute and complex care of patients and manages patients overall care identifying expected outcomes for diagnoses.
Orders performs interprets and collects data using appropriate assessment techniques relevant supporting diagnostic information and diagnostic procedures where indicated.
Forms differential diagnoses and treats acute and chronic conditions.
Prescribes therapeutic interventions both pharmacologic non-pharmacologic and surgical needed to achieve expected outcomes.
Utilizes evidence-based approved practice protocols in planning and implementing care;
Initiates appropriate referrals and consultations;
Provides specialty specific consultation services upon request and within specialty scope of practice;
Facilitates the patients transition between and within health care settings such as admitting transferring and discharging patients.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
For NP:
Masters degree in nursing from an accredited institution with education and clinical training specific to patient population (Required)
< 1 year relevant experience (Required). 12 months of pediatric nursing experience preferred
Tennessee Registered Nurse License and Tennessee Advanced Practice Nursing License with Certificate of Fitness to Prescribe
National Specialty Board Certification in Age-Specific Specialty Patient Population; Eligible for NPI and DEA (which will be required within 3 months of hire). Pediatric Primary Care Board Certification preferred.
For PA:
Degree as a physician assistant from an accredited institution
< 1 year relevant experience (Required). 12 months of pediatric experience preferred.
Successful completion of the Physician Assistant National Certifying Examination (PANCE) administered by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
Licensure from Tennessee as a Physician Assistant
Our Nursing Philosophy:
We believe highly skilled and specialized nursing care is essential to Vanderbilt University Medical Centers mission of quality in patient care education and research. We believe nursing is an applied art and science focused on helping people families and communities reach excellent health and well-being.
As a Vanderbilt University Medical Center employee you make a difference to our patients and their families by bringing compassion and care to those in need of hope and healing. Please see our current employee benefits offered:
- Affordable High Quality Health Plan Options
- Dental and /or vision plan
- 403 (b) retirement plan
- Paid Time off (flex PTO)
- Tuition Reimbursement and adoption assistance (maximums applied)
- Short-Long term disability
- Subsidized backup childcare
- And many more...Ask us about our current inpatient nursing supplemental Pay Program!
Achieve the Remarkable:
Learn more about VUMC Nursing here.
Core Accountabilities:
Organizational Impact: Executes job responsibilities with the understanding of how output would affect and impact other areas related to own job area/team with occasional guidance. Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Analyzes moderately complex problems using technical experience and judgment. Breadth of Knowledge: Has expanded knowledge gained through experience within a professional area. Team Interaction: Provides informal guidance and support to team members.Core Capabilities :
Supporting Colleagues:- Develops Self and Others: Invests time energy and enthusiasm in developing self/others to help improve performance e and gain knowledge in new areas.- Builds and Maintains Relationships: Maintains regular contact with key colleagues and stakeholders using formal and informal opportunities to expand and strengthen relationships.- Communicates Effectively: Recognizes group interactions and modifies ones own communication style to suit different situations and audiences. Delivering Excellent Services:- Serves Others with Compassion: Seeks to understand current and future needs of relevant stakeholders and customizes services to better address them.- Solves Complex Problems: Approaches problems from different angles; Identifies new possibilities to interpret opportunities and develop concrete solutions.- Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Provides ongoing support and coaching in a constructive manner to increase employees effectiveness. Ensuring High Quality: - Performs Excellent Work: Engages regularly in formal and informal dialogue about quality; directly addresses quality issues promptly.- Ensures Continuous Improvement: Applies various learning experiences by looking beyond symptoms to uncover underlying causes of problems and identifies ways to resolve them. - Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Understands all aspects of providing a safe environment and performs routine safety checks to prevent safety hazards from occurring. Managing Resources Effectively: - Demonstrates Accountability: Demonstrates a sense of ownership focusing on and driving critical issues to closure.- Stewards Organizational Resources: Applies understanding of the departmental work to effectively manage resources for a department/area.- Makes Data Driven Decisions: Demonstrates strong understanding of the information or data to identify and elevate opportunities. Fostering Innovation:- Generates New Ideas: Proactively identifies new ideas/opportunities from multiple sources or methods to improve processes beyond conventional approaches.- Applies Technology: Demonstrates an enthusiasm for learning new technologies tools and procedures to address short-term challenges.- Adapts to Change: Views difficult situations and/or problems as opportunities for improvement; actively embraces change instead of emphasizing negative elements.Position Qualifications:
Responsibilities:
Certifications:
LIC-Licensed Nurse Practitioner - TennesseeWork Experience:
Relevant Work ExperienceExperience Level:
Less than 1 yearEducation:
MastersVanderbilt Health is committed tofosteringan environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. EOE/Vets/Disabled.
Employment Type
Full-Time
