APP Emergency Department

Children's of Alabama; Five Points South (AL); Presencial; USD 85 000 - 120 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Children's of Alabama is seeking a Pediatric Advanced Practice Provider (APN/PA) to deliver care for pediatric patients on an on-site basis at Main Campus. The role includes clinical practice, collaboration with physicians, and participation in education and scholarship.

Scheduling is Full-time on rotating shifts, with most hours from 11a to 11p. Qualified candidates hold MSN/DNP or PA postgraduate credentials, be eligible for Alabama NP/PA licensure, and hold current BLS.

Qualificações

• Must be eligible to practice as a nurse practitioner (NP) or physician assistant (PA) in Alabama.
• Current RN Licensure in Alabama for nurse practitioners.
• Current BLS certification.
• Certification as PNP/ACNP or PA-C (NCCPA) required.

Responsabilidades

• Deliver pediatric care in collaboration with physicians and team.
• Engage in clinical practice, education, and scholarship.
• Participate in quality improvement and professional development.

Conhecimentos

Clinical care

Collaboration

Documentation

Patient advocacy

Formação académica

MSN/DNP or PA postgraduate

AL NP/PA licensure eligibility

Descrição da oferta de emprego

In Nursing Advanced Practice Providers at Main Campus Children's of Alabama

Work schedule will be Full-time on the Rotating Shift, Mostly 11a-11p, but some rotating shifts.

Summary

The Advanced Practice Provider is an advanced practice registered nurse or physician’s assistant with education, training, certification, and licensure to provide care for a specified patient population. This individual will deliver care for patients including prevention/management of common pediatric illnesses and conditions, technologically dependent, and highly vulnerable for complications with acute, complex and/or chronic illnesses. This care is provided to support optimal health of children within the context of their family, community, and environmental setting. The components of the role include clinical practice, consultation, professional development, education, and scholarship. This individual works in collaboration with the collaborating physician, Division Medical Director, staff physicians, Lead APP, Director of Advanced Practice Providers, Department Director, staff nurses and other team members.

Other Information

Education

• MSN, DNP or Post-Graduate Certificate with specialization as a pediatric nurse practitioner or family nurse practitioner
• Graduate of master’s or doctoral level physician assistant program

Experience

• At least 1 year of nursing or medical experience required with experience in the subspecialty area preferred

Licensures, Certifications, and/or Registries

• Must be eligible to practice as a nurse practitioner as determined by the Alabama Board of Nursing or as a physician assistant as determined by the Alabama Board of Medicine
• Current RN Licensure in the State of Alabama for nurse practitioners
• Current BLS certification
• Valid Primary Care PNP, Acute Care PNP or FNP certification from appropriate certifying board or certification as PA-C from NCCPA

Credentials with Equivalent Qualifications

• Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner ABON
• Basic Life Support
• Registered Nurse AL Single State or any of the following equivalent qualifications below:
• Registered Nurse AL NLC Multi State
• Registered Nurse Non-AL NLC Multi State
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support
• Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Acute Care PNCB or any of the following equivalent qualifications below:
• Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Primary Care PNCB
• Pediatric Nurse Practitioner ANCC
• Family Nurse Practitioner AANP
• Family Nurse Practitioner ANCC

The Nursing Advanced Practice Providers (APP) department comprises highly trained nurse practitioners and physician assistants who provide expert, autonomous, and collaborative care throughout nearly all divisions of the health system. APPs serve a critical role in patient assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and management, delivering quality healthcare by working closely with physicians, specialists, and multidisciplinary teams. Their responsibilities extend from direct patient care and health promotion to leading quality improvement initiatives and contributing to clinical education. By integrating advanced clinical knowledge with compassionate care, the APP department enhances patient outcomes, improves access to services, and supports the health system’s commitment to delivering comprehensive, high-quality care across diverse clinical settings.

Education with Equivalent Qualifications

• Masters of Science Nursing in Nursing

Experience with Equivalent Qualifications

• 1 Year job experience as Staff Level with specialization in the field of Nursing Critical

Schedule

Mostly 11a-11p, but some rotating shifts, Rotating Shift, 12-Hour Shifts