Acute Care Pediatric Critical Care APP

Norton Healthcare; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Norton Healthcare in Louisville, KY is seeking an APP-Peds Acute to provide comprehensive pediatric care with 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.

In addition to clinical duties, the APP serves as an educator, healthcare resource, interdisciplinary consultant and patient advocate, guiding families and

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Nursing (MSN) required.
• National Nurse Practitioner (NNP) and NP and RN licensure required.
• DEA registration and KASPER registration if prescribing controlled substances.

Responsibilities

• Provide pediatric care with emphasis on disease prevention and health maintenance.
• Diagnose, prescribe treatment, manage and evaluate patient care independently or with a team.
• Educate patients and families, serve as educator, healthcare resource and advocate.

Education

Master Degree in Nursing

Doctorate Degree in Nursing

Job description

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.

Responsibilities

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