Advanced Practice Provider - Neurology (Full Time, Days)

Nicklaus Children's; Miami (FL); Sur place; USD 105 000 - 145 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Nicklaus Children's in Florida is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider - Neurology to collaboratively care for pediatric patients in outpatient and inpatient settings. You will perform histories, exams, orders, and procedures, under physician supervision, with focus on safe, comprehensive care.

The APRN will manage medications, coordinate follow-up, and participate in teaching opportunities for students and staff, with weekend call coverage as scheduled.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in nursing or DNP is required.
• APRN licensure in Florida in good standing.
• Certification by ANCC/AANPCB/PNCB in good standing.
• American Heart Association BLS required.
• Level II Background Check required.
• Credentialing by NCHS Medical Administration required.

Responsabilités

• Performs comprehensive and problem focused history and physical examinations.
• Orders and interprets laboratory and diagnostic tests to inform treatment.
• Develops comprehensive treatment plans based on findings.
• Performs procedures within the APRN scope of practice.
• Maintains current clinical expertise and promotes growth.
• Orders and prescribes medications for inpatients and outpatients.
• Monitors drug therapies and updates orders as needed.
• Seeks physician guidance when indicated.
• Completes documentation within 24 hours and coordinates care.
• Participates as a preceptor for APP students.
• Provides weekend call coverage as scheduled.

Connaissances

Pediatric APP experience

Communication skills

Time management

Formation

Master's degree in nursing or DNP

Description du poste

Job Description - Advanced Practice Provider - Neurology (Full Time, Days) (302248)

Job Description

Advanced Practice Provider - Neurology (Full Time, Days) - 302248

Description

Job Summary

The Neurology APRN works collaboratively with the Neurologist and other colleagues to provide comprehensive care to pediatric patients with neurologic concerns. The position requires a high degree of critical thinking and clinical expertise in working with pediatric patients in the outpatient setting. Directly provides clinical services to pediatric patients including but not limited to: performing and documenting history and physical examinations, interpreting pertinent patient data, writing routine orders for appropriate laboratory studies, x-rays and consultations, assisting in patient follow up, performing appropriate screening, ordering/prescribing medications, ordering and/or performing therapeutic and diagnostic procedures within the established protocol and the APRN's scope of practice. The position will be a combination of inpatient consults and outpatient clinic visits. Reports to the Neurology APP Manager.

Job Specific Duties

• Performs comprehensive and problem focused history and physical examinations.
• Orders and interprets appropriate laboratory tests and diagnostic tests to establish diagnosis and develop a comprehensive treatment plan.
• Differentiates between the normal and the abnormal in anatomic, physiological, laboratory findings and other diagnostic data.
• Performs procedures as demonstrated through competency.
• Accountable for maintaining current expertise and skills in order to facilitate a high quality of clinical performance and to promote clinical growth.
• Orders and prescribes medication for inpatient/outpatients.
• Writes orders, monitors/alters drug therapies, and performs procedures within established protocol with collaborating physician and APRN scope of practice.
• Recognizes need for physician consultation and guidance as indicated with experience and scope of practice.
• Maintains a high level of critical thinking and time management skills. Completes documentation accurately and in a timely manner of 24 hours.
• Acts as a preceptor for APP students.
• Participates in other necessary activities associated with patient care (EMR documentation, coordinating clinical care, discharge planning).
• Provides weekend call coverage as scheduled.

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Qualifications

• Master's degree in nursing or Doctorate in Nursing Practice (DNP)
• APRN licensure issued by the State of Florida - maintain active and in good standing throughout employment
• Certification by the American Nurse Credentialing Center (ANCC), American Academy of Nurse Practitioner Certification Board (AANPCB), or Pediatric Nursing Certification Board (PNCB) - maintain active and in good standing throughout employment.
• American Heart Association BLS - maintain active and in good standing throughout employment
• Level II Background Check - maintain active and in good standing throughout employment
• Successful completion of Credentialing by NCHS Medical Administration

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Pediatric APP experience preferred.
• Able to relate cooperatively and constructively with patients, families, and co-workers.
• Able to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.
• Able to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Able to problem solve to formulate a plan of care and evaluate the patient's response to care.
• Able to interpret, adapt, and react calmly under stressful conditions.
• Able to provide weekend call coverage.

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