Pediatric Inpatient Surgery APP — Acute Care PA/NP

Phoenix Children's; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Phoenix Children's is seeking a Pediatric Surgery Advanced Practice Provider to support inpatient general surgery patients, collaborating with fellows and residents. The APP will follow through on daily plans, enter orders, address nursing and family questions, assist with notes, facilitate discharges, see consults and admit patients.

Ideal candidate has acute care pediatric focus, inpatient pediatrics experience, strong communication, and holds a PNP-AC or PA-C; role includes education and

Qualifications

• Acute care trained provider with emphasis on pediatrics.
• Prior inpatient pediatric experience required.
• Detail oriented, flexible, with strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• PNP-AC or PA-C credential required.

Responsibilities

• Conducts comprehensive health history, physical assessments and plans for pediatric patients in acute and chronic conditions.
• Orders and prescribes interventions, and performs therapeutic measures.
• Generates family-centered care plans and documents daily progress; coordinates with team.
• Collects data and analyzes patient information as needed.
• Performs advanced procedures within credentialing scope as needed.
• Keeps care plans updated with evidence-based practices and family needs.
• Serves as an educational resource to families, nursing staff and learners.
• Participates in professional development and mentorship of department staff and students.
• Advocates for patient safety and accepts responsibility for practice improvements.

Skills

Acute care pediatrics

Inpatient pediatric experience

Education

PNP-AC or PA-C

Job description

Phoenix Children's is seeking a Pediatric Surgery Advanced Practice Provider to support inpatient general surgery patients, collaborating with fellows and residents. The APP will follow through on daily plans, enter orders, address nursing and family questions, assist with notes, facilitate discharges, see consults and admit patients.

Ideal candidate has acute care pediatric focus, inpatient pediatrics experience, strong communication, and holds a PNP-AC or PA-C; role includes education and