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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. The APP works collaboratively with the interdisciplinary and physician team in the Department of Pediatrics using established and approved protocols as required by state law and institutional policy. They will be expected to work toward the attaining Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist designation from the American Diabetes Association.
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. The APP works under the supervision of the pediatric GI/hepatology physician team using established and approved protocols as required by state law and institutional policy and will work collaboratively with members of the entire GI/hepatology multidisciplinary team.
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. The APP works collaboratively with the interdisciplinary and physician team in the Department of Pediatrics using established and approved protocols as required by state law and institutional policy.
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. The APP will be a part of the baclofen pump management, reprogramming and refill call service. Additionally, they will provide clinical coverage for the pediatric epilepsy monitoring unit and will assist with admissions, transfers, and discharges.
Hospitalist: The APP provides healthcare in the inpatient health care setting with the pediatric hospitalist program, providing acute and chronic care medical management, this includes care for the pediatric behavioral health patient population. Additionally, responsibilities include coordination of inpatient care, discharge planning, and outpatient follow-up as needed.
- 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 and manages patient's overall care, identifying expected outcomes for diagnoses.
- Orders, performs, interprets, and collects data using appropriate assessment techniques, relevant supporting diagnostic information, and diagnostic procedures where indicated.
- Forms differential diagnoses and treats acute and chronic conditions.
- Prescribes therapeutic interventions both pharmacologic, non-pharmacologic, and surgical, needed to achieve expected outcomes.
- Utilizes evidence-based, approved practice protocols in planning and implementing care.
- Initiates appropriate referrals and consultations.
- Provides specialty specific consultation services upon request and within specialty scope of practice.
- Facilitates the patient's transition between and within health care settings, such as admitting, transferring, and discharging patients.
TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES
- Professionalism (Advanced): Demonstrates behaviors that reflect a commitment to continuous professional development, ethical practice, an understanding and sensitivity to diversity and a responsible attitude toward their patients, their profession and society.
- Practice-Based Scholarly Inquiry and Integration (Advanced): Demonstrates the use of scientific evidence and methods to investigate, evaluate and improve patient care practices.
- Interpersonal and Communication Skills (Intermediate): Demonstrates interpersonal and communication skills that enable them to establish and maintain professional relationships with patients, families, and other members of health care teams.
- Clinical Knowledge and Practice (Advanced): Demonstrates established and evolving biomedical, clinical and social sciences, and the application of their knowledge to patient care and the education of others.
- Patient and Family Centered Care (Advanced): Demonstrates care that is compassionate, appropriate and effective for the promotion of health, prevention of illness, treatment of disease and care at the end of life.
Position Qualifications:
Responsibilities:
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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