Advanced Practice Provider

Children's National Hospital

13d•$110,053 - $183,414•Onsite

About The Position

The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) is credentialed by the medical staff and practices within their scope of practice, jurisdictional requirements, and organizational medical staff bylaws. The APP provides evidence-based patient care, including assessment, implementation, and evaluation of detailed care plans that incorporate diagnostic and therapeutic interventions. They provide age-appropriate, family-centered care, including psychological support, education, and discharge planning in collaboration with other disciplines. The APP collaborates with divisional and organizational multidisciplinary staff on evidence-based education, quality improvement, and research. They participate in professional and organizational activities that improve patient care, advance the scientific knowledge base of advanced practice, support program operations, and contribute to individual professional development. The APP provides clinical-area leadership through division projects and mentorship, contributes to department- and organization-wide initiatives, and represents and promotes the role of the advanced practice provider. The position is in the Oncology department at Children’s National Hospital in Washington, DC. The posted pay range is $110,052.80–$183,414.40. The exact rate depends on factors such as market conditions, organizational needs, experience, education, knowledge, skills, and other qualifications. The stated range excludes the benefits package and any additional compensation for which the role may be eligible.

Requirements

Master’s or doctoral degree as a Nurse Practitioner from an accredited program and eligibility for medical staff credentialing; or a master’s or doctoral degree in Physician Assistant Studies from an accredited program and eligibility for medical staff credentialing; or a master’s or doctoral degree in the clinical specialty area for a Clinical Nurse Specialist from an accredited program and eligibility for medical staff credentialing.
Minimum of 0 years of experience as an Advanced Practice Provider.
Strong knowledge of the clinical specialty and services.
Demonstrated clinical leadership skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
For Nurse Practitioners: licensure in the state(s) of clinical practice, state Controlled Dangerous Substances (CDS) registration, and DEA registration.
For Physician Assistants: licensure in the state(s) of clinical practice, state Controlled Dangerous Substances (CDS) registration, and DEA registration.
For Clinical Nurse Specialists: licensure in the state(s) of clinical practice; CDS registration and DEA registration if prescribing controlled substances.
For Nurse Practitioners: active national certification from a governing body such as PNCB, ANCC, or AANPCB, and BLS certification.
For Physician Assistants: active national certification with NCCPA and BLS certification.
Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider (BLS) certification.

Responsibilities

Assess, diagnose, and monitor each patient’s clinical status using evidence-based practice and medical knowledge.
Develop appropriate plans of care.
Write patient care orders, prescribe therapy, and provide home care orders as needed.
Identify significant changes in patient status using physical examinations, laboratory values, diagnostic tests, and patient or family input.
Differentiate between normal and abnormal findings.
Perform procedures as needed after obtaining appropriate credentialing.
Participate in and/or lead multidisciplinary patient care.
Serve as a clinical resource for patients, parents, and the interdisciplinary team.
Communicate and escalate clinical or administrative issues appropriately.
Collaborate with nursing, medicine, and other healthcare team members to ensure quality patient care.
Serve as a clinical preceptor to NP, CNS, or PA students.
Act as a clinical resource for staff on patient care issues.
Provide formal or informal educational presentations to staff in areas of expertise.
Participate in and lead departmental quality improvement initiatives.
Collaborate on evidence-based education, quality improvement, and research.
Participate in professional and organizational activities that improve patient care, advanced practice knowledge, and program operations.
Provide clinical-area leadership through division projects and mentorship.
Contribute to department- and organization-wide initiatives and represent and promote the advanced practice provider role.
Provide family-centered care, including psychological support, education, and discharge planning in collaboration with other disciplines.