Pediatric Cardiology APP- Bowling Green, KY

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

Job summary

Norton Healthcare is seeking a Pediatric Acute Care APP to provide comprehensive care for pediatric patients, focusing on prevention, health promotion, and supportive care. The APP will work independently and with multidisciplinary teams, diagnosing, prescribing, managing and evaluating care while serving as an educator and patient advocate.

Required credentials include Master’s in Nursing and NP/NNP/RN certifications, with a Doctorate in Nursing preferred for advancement.

Qualifications

• Master's in Nursing is required.
• NP/NNP credentials (NP, RN) are required.
• Collaborative/supervisory agreement as required by state statutes.

Responsibilities

• Provide pediatric acute care, diagnose, prescribe treatment, manage and evaluate patient care; educate and advocate for patients.

Education

Master Degree in Nursing

National NP/NNP/NP/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