Advanced Practice Provider - Primary Care Shepard Park

Children's National Medical Center; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 110,052 - 183,414; Full time

Job summary

Children's National Medical Center in Washington is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider to deliver age-appropriate, evidence-based care. This position involves assessing and managing patients, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and providing leadership within the clinical area.

The ideal candidate will hold a Master's or Doctoral degree in their respective field, have licensure in Washington, and demonstrate strong clinical knowledge and skills. Children's National is committed to equal opportunity employment and providing a safe work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 0 years of experience as an Advanced Practice Provider.
• Licensure in the state(s) of clinical practice is required.
• Active national certification with governing body such as PNCB, ANCC, or AANPCB.

Responsibilities

• Assesses, diagnoses, and monitors clinical status of each patient.
• Develops an appropriate plan of care.
• Writes patient care orders and prescribes therapy as needed.

Skills

Strong knowledge of clinical specialty and services

Demonstrates clinical leadership skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Education

Master’s or Doctoral degree as a Nurse Practitioner

Master’s or Doctoral degree in Physician Assistant Studies

Master’s or Doctorate degree in clinical specialty area

Job description

Kids Are Our Everything.

Department: 10136 Primary Care Shepard Park Pro

Pay Range: $110,052.80 - $183,414.40

The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) is credentialed by the medical staff and functions within their scope of practice in the jurisdictional area and in accordance with organizational medical staff bylaws. They are responsible for providing evidence-based care for the management of patients, including assessment, implementation, and evaluation of a detailed plan of care, which incorporates diagnostic and therapeutic interventions. The APP demonstrates competency in providing age-appropriate care to patients as defined by certification and training and provides family‑centered care to meet family needs, including psychological support, education and discharge planning in conjunction with other related disciplines.

The APP initiates, participates, and collaborates with divisional and organizational multi‑disciplinary staff to provide and support evidence‑based education, quality improvement, and research. They participate in professional and organizational activities that contribute to improving patient care, the scientific knowledge base of advanced practice, program operation, and individual professional development. The APP provides leadership within their respective clinical area through participation in division projects and mentorship of others. They contribute to department and organization‑wide initiatives, representing advanced practice and promoting the role of the advanced practice provider.

Minimum Education

• Master’s Degree Nurse Practitioner: Master’s or Doctoral degree as a Nurse Practitioner from an accredited program with eligibility for medical staff credentialing required.
• Physician Assistant: Master’s or Doctoral degree in Physician Assistant Studies from an accredited program with eligibility for medical staff credentialing required.
• Clinical Nurse Specialist: Master’s or Doctorate degree in the clinical specialty area in which they practice from an accredited program with eligibility for medical staff credentialing required. (Required)

Minimum Work Experience

• Minimum of 0 years of experience as an Advanced Practice Provider. (Required)

Required Skills/Knowledge

• Strong knowledge of clinical specialty and services.
• Demonstrates clinical leadership skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Required Licenses and Certifications

• Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) Nurse Practitioner
  • Licensure in the state(s) of clinical practice.
  • Certificate of Drug Screening (CDS) in state(s) of clinical practice.
  • DEA registration (Required).
• Physician Assistant
  • Licensure in the state(s) of clinical practice.
  • Certificate of Drug Screening (CDS) in state(s) of clinical practice.
  • DEA registration (Required).
• Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) Clinical Nurse Specialist
  • Licensure in the state(s) of clinical practice.
  • If prescribing controlled substances: Certificate of Drug Screening (CDS) in state(s) of clinical practice.
  • DEA registration (Required).
• National certification
  • Active national certification with governing body such as PNCB, ANCC, or AANPCB.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (Required).
• Physician Assistant
  • Active national certification with NCCPA.
  • BLS certification (Required).

Functional Accountabilities — Clinical

• Assesses, diagnoses, and monitors clinical status of each patient utilizing evidence‑based practice and medical knowledge.
• Develops an appropriate plan of care.
• Writes patient care orders, prescribes therapy, and provides necessary home care orders as needed.
• Identifies significant changes in patient status using physical exam, lab values, diagnostic tests, and patient/family input.
• Differentiates between normal and abnormal findings.
• Performs procedures as needed after obtaining appropriate credentialing.
• Participates in and/or leads multidisciplinary patient care.
• Is a clinical resource for patient, parents, and the interdisciplinary team.
• Appropriately communicates and escalates clinical/administrative issues.
• Collaborates with nursing, medicine, and other members of the healthcare team to regularly ensure quality patient care.

Functional Accountabilities — Administrative

• Serves as a clinical preceptor to NP, CNS or PA students.
• Acts as a clinical resource for staff in patient care issues.
• Provides formal and informal educational presentations to staff on areas of expertise.
• Participates in and leads quality improvement initiatives in their department.

The disclosed salary range includes the minimum and maximum rates within which Children's National believes an individual’s base pay rate will fall for this position. The exact pay rate for this position will be based on a variety of factors aligned with the organization’s compensation philosophy. These factors are legitimate, non‑discriminatory and include, but are not limited to, market conditions; organizational needs; the individual’s level of education, experience, skills, and other qualifications. Children's National is committed to providing a fair and competitive total rewards package. This base salary range does not include the comprehensive benefits package or additional compensation for which the position may be eligible.

Children’s National Hospital is an equal opportunity employer that evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law.

Children’s National Hospital is committed to a drug‑free work environment. This policy prohibits the illegal use, possession, or distribution of controlled substances and the misuse of legal substances. This includes recreational or prescribed marijuana even though it is legal in the District of Columbia.