APP - Pediatric Trained Nurse Practitioner | Acute Care
APP - Pediatric Trained Nurse Practitioner | Acute Care
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Job Description
Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. Were proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint.
Work Shift:
Varies (United States of America)Scheduled Weekly Hours:
32.5Union Position:
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Pediatric Nurse Practitioner position in an Acute Care environment. Our clinics are open 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. 7 days a week offering consistent scheduling and the opportunity to work shifts that support a healthy work-life balance. Be part of a team that specializes in pediatric acute carecaring for children from infancy through adolescence. Youll treat a wide range of non-emergent conditions in a fast-paced supportive setting.Summary
The Nurse Practitioner (NP) provides service to patients in designated care settings including: acute short and long-term care by assisting physicians assessing patients and treating injuries and ailments.Job Description
Provides service to patients in acute short and long term care settings by assisting physicians assessing patients and treating injuries and ailments. Obtains a thorough medical history from patient and dependent on patient population and setting will perform an examination and/or assessment to determine patients needs. With other healthcare professionals analyze and interpret information collected from patient medical records symptoms physical findings or diagnostic information to develop and establish appropriate diagnosis. Acknowledges and demonstrates the importance of care coordination and navigation by rounding on patients when necessary. Works in collaboration with providers and independently to provide care. Formulates a plan for treatment of the patient and prescribes medications based on efficacy safety and cost as legally authorized if necessary in order to aid recovery and manage pain. Maintain complete and detailed records of patients health care plans and prognoses in a timely manner. Consult with or refer patients to appropriate specialists when conditions exceed the scope of practice or expertise. Provide patients with information needed to promote health reduce risk factors or prevent disease or disability. Counsels patients and family members about self-management on prevention and treatment plan for health issues tailoring instructions to patients individual circumstances. May cover hospital consultations rounding and assist with patient procedures as needed. Conducts research into area of specialty and uses findings to provide measurable improvements in patient care and clinical outcomes. Incorporates evidence based practice guidelines into care. Maintain current knowledge of state legal regulations for advanced practice provider practices including reimbursement of services. Keep abreast of regulatory processes and payer systems such as Medicare Medicaid managed care and private sources as applicable. Demonstrate extensive advanced knowledge of medical principles practices and techniques.
Qualifications
Completion of a masters postmasters or doctorate from an nurse practitioner program accredited by the Commission on the Collegiate of Nursing Education or National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission. Licensing prior to August 1 1995 masters degree in nursing is preferred.Demonstrated current competence and provision of care treatment or services for an adequate volume of patients in the past twelve months or completion of masters/post-masters degree program in the past twelve months. Experience must correlate to the privileges requested.
Current licensure by the applicable state board of nursing for advanced practice. Current Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) permit to prescribe controlled substances. Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner - Primary Care (CPNP-AC) or (PPCNP-BC) or Family NP - (NP-C) or (FNP-BC)Current certification by the American Nurses Credentialing Center or an equivalent nationally recognized body. Obtains and subsequently maintains required department specific competencies and certifications.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
