Pediatric ER Advanced Practice NP

Nicklaus Children's; Miami (FL); In loco; USD 110.000 - 160.000; Tempo pieno

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Nicklaus Children's in Florida seeks a Pediatric Emergency Medicine APRN to assess, diagnose, and manage episodic illness and acute pediatric conditions under physician supervision. You will perform exams, order tests, treat minor injuries, and document care.

The position requires a Master's or DNP, active Florida APRN licensure, and current AHA PALS/BLS certifications, with weekend and holiday availability. Collaboration with physicians and the care team is essential.

Competenze

• Master's degree in Nursing or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) from an accredited school.
• APRN Florida licensure active and in good standing throughout employment.
• Certification by ANCC, AANP, or PNCB and active in good standing.
• American Heart Association PALS and BLS active throughout employment.
• Credentialing by NCH Medical Administration required.

Mansioni

• Performs comprehensive and problem focused history and physician examinations.
• Initiates emergency resuscitation and stabilization as necessary.
• Orders and interprets laboratory and diagnostic tests with protocol in collaboration with supervising physicians.
• Performs procedures as demonstrated through competency and delineation of privileges.
• Works with physicians and health care professionals as a team leader or member.
• Participates in performance improvement, quality initiatives, and research.
• Ensures infection control standards and proper PPE usage.
• Maintains current expertise and skills to ensure high-quality clinical performance.
• Completes clinical documentation accurately and timely.
• Precepts APPs and students.
• Writes orders, monitors drug therapies, and performs other procedures within established protocol.

Conoscenze

Pediatric NP experience

Independent judgment

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Weekend/holiday readiness

Formazione

Master's degree in Nursing

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)

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Job Description

Description

Job Summary

The Pediatric Emergency Medicine APRN functions independently within parameters delineated by the supervising physician. The Pediatric Emergency Medicine APRN will assess, diagnose, and manage episodic illness, injuries, and acute exacerbations of chronic disease of the pediatric patient. Responsibilities include performing history and physical examinations; ordering and interpreting radiological and laboratory test results; treating minor injuries; prescribing medications; documenting patient care services within the EMR and departmental records; and performing procedures within scope of practice and demonstrated through competency. The Pediatric Emergency Medicine APRN reports to the Emergency Medicine APP Manager.

Job Specific Duties

• Performs comprehensive and problem focused history and physician examinations.
• Initiates emergency resuscitation and stabilization as necessary.
• Orders and interprets appropriate laboratory tests and diagnostic tests with education and experience with establish protocol in collaborative relationship with supervising physicians.
• Performs procedures as demonstrated through competency and identified in delineation of privileges.
• Works effectively with physicians and other health care professionals as a member or leader of a health care team or professional group.
• Participates in performance improvement activities, quality initiatives, and research.
• Accountable to follow up all Infection Control standards and ensures proper use of Personal Protective Equipment per policy and procedures to ensure safe patient care.
• Accountable for maintaining current expertise and skills in order to facilitate a high quality of clinical performance and to promote professional growth.
• Completes clinical documentation accurately and in a timely manner.
• Precepts APP new hires and students.
• Writes orders, monitors/alters drug therapies, and performs other procedures with education and experience within established protocol in collaborative relationship with the supervising physician.

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Qualifications

• Master's degree or Doctor of Nursing practice (DNP) from an accredited school
• APRN State of Florida Licensure - maintain active and in good standing throughout employment
• Certification by the American Nurse Credentialing Center (ANCC), American Academy of Nurse Practitioner Certification Program (AANP), or Pediatric Nursing Certification Board (PNCB)- maintain active and in good standing throughout employment
• American Heart Association PALS - maintain active and in good standing throughout employment
• American Heart Association BLS - maintain active and in good standing throughout employment
• Successful completion of Credentialing by NCH Medical Administration required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Pediatric Nurse Practitioner experience preferred.
• Able to work weekends, holidays, and variable schedules.
• Able to work independently and collaboratively with other disciplines using discretion and independent judgement.
• Able to recognize subtle changes in the patient's conditions to adapt care based on those changes.
• Able to interpret, adapt and react calmly under stressful conditions.
• Able to communicate verbally and in writing.
• Able to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Able to problem solve to formulate a plan of care and evaluate the patient's response to care.

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