Description
The Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner is an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse who practices within their scope of practice as appropriate in their jurisdictional area and in accordance with their organizational Medical Staff Bylaws. The provider is responsible for the management of care to patients including diagnostic and therapeutic interventions, and the assessment, implementation, and evaluation of an appropriate plan of care. Provides leadership and consultation with their respective clinical area through participation in division/department initiatives and mentorship of others. Participates in division/departmental and organization-wide initiatives to represent advanced practice and leverage the role of the advanced practice provider.
All advanced nursing practice is based on the legal scope of practice, national and specialty nursing standards, Children's National Policies and Procedures, and in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations. The Professional Model of Care requires registered professional nurses to be responsible and accountable for their own practice. Children's National supports the development of APRN relationships within the community; specifically those relationships associated with the health and well-being of the community at large. Credentialed by the medical staff and licensed to function in an expanded nursing role as an Advanced Practice Nurse to a group of patients. Acts in a collaborative and integrated practice with a physician and is responsible for the management of care to patients assigned including: diagnostic and therapeutic interventions, and the assessment, implementation and evaluation of an appropriate plan of care. All activities are performed within the guidelines of protocols agreed upon by the authority of licensure, the medical and nursing divisions, and the medical staff bylaws. Provides leadership and consultation within a specialty area through participation in division/department initiatives and mentorship of others. Participates in Divisional/Departmental and organizational-wide initiatives to represent advanced practice nursing, and leverage the role of the advanced practice nurse.
Qualifications
Minimum Education
Master's Degree or Doctoral degree as Advanced Practice Nurse from an accredited University and eligibility for medical staff credentialing (Required)
Minimum Work Experience
Minimum of 0 years of experience as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (Required)
Required Skills/Knowledge
Strong knowledge of clinical specialty and services. Demonstrates clinical leadership skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Required Licenses and Certifications
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) licensure in the state(s) of clinical practice (Required) and CDS and DEA in state(s) of clinical practice. BLS certified. (Required)
Functional Accountabilities
Clinical
- Assess, diagnose, monitor and promote clinical status of each patient utilizing evidenced-based practice and medical knowledge.
- Develop appropriate plan of care.
- Write patient care orders, prescribe therapy, and provide necessary home care orders as needed.
- Identify significant changes in patient status using physical exam, lab values, diagnostic tests, and patient/family input.
- Differentiates between normal and abnormal findings.
- Perform procedures as needed after obtaining appropriate credentialing.
- Participate in and lead multidisciplinary patient care and planning conferences.
- Be a clinical resource for patient, parents, and the interdisciplinary team.
- Communicate and escalate clinical/administrative issues as appropriate.
- Collaborate with nursing, medicine, and other members of the healthcare team to regularly ensure quality patient care.
Administrative
- Serve as a clinical preceptor to APRN or PA students.
- Act as a clinical resource for staff in patient care issues.
- Provide formal/informal educational presentations to staff on areas of expertise.
- Participate in quality improvement work for the department.
Organizational Accountabilities
- Anticipate and respond to customer needs; follows up until needs are met.
- Demonstrate collaborative and respectful behavior.
- Partner with all team members to achieve goals.
- Be receptive to others' ideas and opinions.
- Contribute to a positive work environment.
- Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to change.
- Identify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processes.
- Make appropriate decisions, using sound judgment.
- Use resources efficiently.
- Search for less costly ways of doing things.
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