Pediatric Hospitalist APP Blank Children's Hospital Des Moines, IA
Des Moines, IA - USA
Job Summary
Overview
UnityPoint Health is actively recruiting for a Pediatric Hospitalist APP to join our team in Des Moines IA.
Choose a career that matters at UnityPoint Health. At UnityPoint Health we believe that our patient-centered vision and physician-driven philosophy along with our one team approach ensures every patient knows just how much they matter to this world. Commitment to our team has earned us a spot on the Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Beckers Healthcare. Come be an essential part of our core purposeto improve the health of the people and communities we serve. At UnityPoint Health you matter.
Blank Childrens Hospital
Blank Childrens Hospital a service of UnityPoint Health - Des Moines is completelydedicated to meeting the unique health care needs of children. Blank Childrens is a 108-bed environment that embraces and encourages families to be a part of their childs healing and recovery. Everything from equipment to decor is designed specifically for children.
Responsibilities
Provides routine care and management of hospitalized patients in the newborn nursery (level 1 and 2) at Methodist West and Trinity Fort Dodge as well as inpatient pediatric coverage in both Des Moines and Trinity
- This position is a 1.0 FTE requiring a 1840 hours per year with a rotating schedule that includes a mix of day and night shifts. Specific locations depend on operational needs
- Recognizes situations which require the immediate attention of a physician and initiates life-saving procedures when necessary
- Documents findings in accurate systematic form and maintains appropriate documentation in the EMR
- Utilizes data to identify areas of improvement monitor progress and design/implement initiatives which can make a positive impact on the care of newborn or inpatient pediatric patients
- Accepts responsibility to maintain and developing own skill and knowledge in the clinical area of expertise - pediatrics and newborn care
- Provides specialty specific patient-family teaching and counseling based on needs and in collaboration with the care team
- Effectively communicates and interacts with patients families staff and members of the community from diverse backgrounds
Qualifications
- PNP-AC
- One or more years of experience as a nurse in pediatrics preferred
- Current Iowa License to practice as a Registered Nurse and as an ARNP
- Certification as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
- NRP & PALS
- Valid drivers license
We offer:
- Signing bonus and a training stipend
- Attractive incentive package
- A competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits that align with your needs and priorities no matter what stage of life you are in.
- Generous time off and CME allowance malpractice insurance retirement contributions and more
- Dedicated provider resources to positively impact providers work-life balance
- Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness including a free third-party service for loan restructuring and consolidation.
- A commitment to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role race gender religion or sexual orientation.
- Support anddevelopment opportunities that are a crucial part of delivering a remarkable employment experience.
- A culture guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing whats right for the people we serve.
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Key Skills
- Environmental Safety
- J2se
- ABAP
- Flexcube
- Health And Safety Management
- BI
About Company
As an integrated health system, we provide care throughout Iowa, western Illinois and southern Wisconsin in not-for-profit hospitals, clinics and home health settings.