Pediatric Cardiology APP Fellowship: Elite Mentorship

Vanderbilt University Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan (medical)

Dental and vision

403(b) retirement

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Disability insurance

Backup childcare

Job summary

Vanderbilt University Medical Center offers a 12-month Pediatric Heart Institute APP Fellowship at Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital.

The program provides immersive training in pediatric cardiology, pediatric cardiothoracic surgery, and cardiac critical care through a mentored learning experience. Fellows participate in didactic education, simulation, case reviews, and evidence-based practice with progressively increased clinical responsibility and opportunities in quality improvement and

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Nursing or Physician Assistant studies.
• National Board Certification as Pediatric Nurse Practitioner in Acute Care (PNCB-AC) or Physician Assistant (PA).
• TN License/Certificate to prescribe, eligible for NPI/DEA.

Responsibilities

• Performs and documents a complete history and physical examination.
• Orders and collects data using appropriate assessment techniques and diagnostics.
• Assesses risks including medication effects, immobility, nutrition, fluids and immunocompetence.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary team to plan ongoing care across the continuum.
• Forms differential diagnoses and manages diagnostic tests and procedures.
• Develops an evidence-based plan of care addressing acute and chronic needs.
• Prescribes diagnostic strategies, therapies, and possible surgical interventions as needed.
• Maintains timely, compliant documentation of patient progress.
• Provides preceptor/mentoring and supports ongoing professional development.

Education

Master’s Degree in Nursing or Physician Assistant studies

National Board Certification as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner in Acute Care (PNCB-AC) or Physician Assistant (PA)

TN License/Certificate of Fitness to prescribe, eligible for NPI and DEA

Interest in Pediatric Cardiac Care

Job description

Vanderbilt University Medical Center offers a 12-month Pediatric Heart Institute APP Fellowship at Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital.

The program provides immersive training in pediatric cardiology, pediatric cardiothoracic surgery, and cardiac critical care through a mentored learning experience. Fellows participate in didactic education, simulation, case reviews, and evidence-based practice with progressively increased clinical responsibility and opportunities in quality improvement and