Pediatric Nurse Practitioner - Acute Care/Physician Assistant - Pediatrics

Mastersofpediatrics • Nashville-Davidson, TN, United States • $200k - $250k / year • 1d ago

Discover Vanderbilt University Medical Center: Located in Nashville, Tennessee, and operating at a global crossroads of teaching, discovery, and patient care, VUMC is a community of diverse individuals who come to work each day with the simple aim of changing the world. It is a place where your expertise will be valued, your knowledge expanded, and your abilities challenged. Vanderbilt Health recognizes that diversity is essential for excellence and innovation. We are committed to an inclusive environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and where your diversity of culture, thinking, learning, and leading is sought and celebrated.

Organization: In-Patient Nrs Practnrs 40

Job Summary: Our Pediatric Teams at VUMC are growing! We are looking for Acute Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioners or Physician Assistants to join our Pediatric Endocrinology, Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Chronic Kidney Disease/Dialysis, Neurology, and Hospitalist Teams. We also have Lead Advanced Practice Provider positions available as well.

Acute Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (CPNP-AC) or Physician Assistant (PA) works in collaboration with a multidisciplinary health care team. Provides healthcare in primary and acute care, critical care and long-term health care settings. Has didactic education, clinical competency and national certification in identified area of clinical practice. Demonstrates medical knowledge, clinical judgment, technical competence, professionalism, interpersonal communication skills, timely and compliant documentation, and is responsible for professional development and competency validation. Has an advanced knowledge of nursing theory and application. Has a strong foundation in evidenced based practice/education and provides an environment of safe quality care.

Position Hours:

Pediatric Endocrinology: Day Shift (7am - 4pm) - Rotating Weekend Requirement
Gastroenterology and Hepatology: Day or Night Shift
Chronic Kidney Disease/Dialysis: Monday through Friday - Day Shift (8 Hour Shifts)
Neurology: Day Shift (6am - 6pm) - Rotating Weekend Requirement
Hospitalist: Day or Night Shift - 24/7 Service. Rotating Weekend Requirement

Department Summary:

Pediatric Endocrinology: The Advanced Practice Provider will participate in the medical care of pediatric endocrinology patients in the acute care setting. The APP will also serve on the Pediatric Inpatient Glucose Management Service, helping to monitor and supervise glucose control in patients who are using their home insulin pump and continuous glucose monitor (CGM) to independently regulate glucose levels while inpatient.

Gastroenterology and Hepatology: The Advanced Practice Provider in Pediatric Gastroenterology (GI) and Hepatology will assist in the medical care of pediatric patients in the inpatient acute care setting.

Chronic Kidney Disease/Dialysis: The Advanced Practice Provider will participate in the medical care of pediatric chronic kidney disease and dialysis patients in the acute care and outpatient setting.

Neurology: The Advanced Practice Provider will participate in the medical care of pediatric neurology patients with general and cerebrovascular neurological disorders in the acute care setting.

Hospitalist: The APP provides healthcare in the inpatient health care setting with the pediatric hospitalist program, providing acute and chronic care medical management.

Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner - Acute Care CPNP-AC
Physician Assistant PA
Prior APP Experience Preferred
New Graduate CPNP-AC with Pediatric RN Experience or New Graduate PA with EMT Experience or Pediatric Clinical Rotation Experience Preferred

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Obtains and documents a health history; performs and documents complete, system-focused, or symptom-specific physical examination, assessment and plan of care.
In collaboration, provides healthcare services for primary, acute and complex care of patients.
Orders, performs, interprets and collects data using appropriate assessment techniques.
Forms differential diagnoses and treats acute and chronic conditions.
Prescribes therapeutic interventions needed to achieve expected outcomes.
Utilizes evidence-based, approved practice protocols in planning and implementing care.
Initiates appropriate referrals and consultations.
Facilitates the patient's transition between and within health care settings.

Position Qualifications:

Certifications: LIC-Licensed Nurse Practitioner - Tennessee

Work Experience: Relevant Work Experience

Experience Level: Less than 1 year

Education: Master's

Vanderbilt Health recognizes that diversity is essential for excellence and innovation. We are committed to an inclusive environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and to the principles of equal opportunity and affirmative action. EOE/AA/Women/Minority/Vets/Disabled

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