Acute Care Pediatric Critical Care APP

Norton Healthcare; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Norton Healthcare in Louisville, KY seeks a Pediatric Acute Care APP/NP to deliver preventive and supportive pediatric care, diagnose and treat, and collaborate with the care team.

Required: Master of Nursing; NP/NNP and RN licenses; DEA and KASPER as applicable; Collaborative/Supervisory Agreement. Doctorate in Nursing is desired.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Nursing is required.
• National Nurse Practitioner (NNP) and Nurse Practitioner (NP) and Registered Nurse (RN) credentials are required.

Responsibilities

• Provide pediatric care with emphasis on disease prevention, health promotion, health maintenance and supportive care.
• Diagnose, prescribe treatment, manage and evaluate patient care; educate and advocate as a healthcare resource and consultant.

Education

Master's degree in Nursing

National Nurse Practitioner (NNP) and Nurse Practitioner (NP) and Registered Nurse (RN) credentials

Job description

Responsibilities

Job Responsibilities: The APP-Peds Acute provides healthcare to pediatric patients with an emphasis on disease prevention, health promotion, health maintenance and supportive care. The APP-Peds Acute works independently, as well as collaboratively, to diagnose, prescribe treatment, manage and evaluate patient care. The APP-Peds Acute functions as an educator, healthcare resource, interdisciplinary consultant and patient advocate. Required: Collaborative/Supervisory Agreement as required and in alignment with state and board regulatory statutes; Valid DEA number and KASPER registration if prescribing controlled substances; Maintains appropriate scope of practice within population.

Qualifications

Required:

• Master Degree in Nursing
• National Nurse Practitioner (NNP) AND Nurse Practitioner (NP) AND Registered Nurse (RN)

Desired:

• Doctorate Degree in Nursing