Advanced Practice Provider - Pediatric Emergency Medicine Fellowship (Full Time, Variable shifts)

Nicklaus Children's Hospital•Miami, FL

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About The Position

The ED Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Fellowship is a 12-month postgraduate, on-the-job training program that prepares licensed APP fellows for practice in Pediatric Emergency Medicine. Through multidisciplinary clinical rotations, structured hands-on training in hospital medicine and designated specialties, and a rigorous didactic curriculum, fellows develop the critical-thinking, diagnostic, and clinical skills needed to provide safe, efficient, and effective care to pediatric patients in the emergency department. Fellows work under the direct guidance of APP preceptors and attending physicians and report to the ED APP Manager.

Requirements

Master's degree in nursing or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP).
Valid Florida APRN license, maintained active and in good standing throughout employment.
Acute Care Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner certification from the Pediatric Nursing Certification Board (PNCB), maintained active and in good standing throughout employment.
American Heart Association BLS certification, maintained active and in good standing throughout employment.
American Heart Association PALS certification, maintained active and in good standing throughout employment.
Level II Background Check, maintained active and in good standing throughout employment.
Successful completion of credentialing by NCHS Medical Administration.
Ability to work weekends, evenings, nights, and holidays on varying schedules.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively with other disciplines using discretion and independent judgment.
Ability to recognize subtle changes in a patient's condition and adapt care accordingly.
Ability to interpret, adapt, and react calmly under stressful conditions.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
Ability to problem-solve and formulate a plan of care.

Responsibilities

Complete the required clinical rotations in accordance with the program curriculum.
Maintain a safe and clean environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients' health status, including health histories and examinations.
Attend scheduled didactic lectures and educational opportunities.
Order and interpret appropriate laboratory and diagnostic tests in collaboration with a supervising physician or APP preceptor.
Perform procedures after demonstrating competency and as identified in the delineation of privileges, under APP preceptor guidance.
Develop organizational skills to manage a patient caseload.
Complete clinical documentation accurately and promptly, including documenting care and procedures in the EMR.
Collaborate and consult with physicians and other health care professionals as appropriate.
Develop effective communication and presentation skills with the interdisciplinary team.
Develop broad and in-depth knowledge of common pediatric disease processes encountered in the emergency department.
Order or prescribe medications, therapies, interventions, and procedures within clinical privileges and under APP preceptor guidance.
Prepare journal clubs or presentations and teach others as assigned.
Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing professional networks, and participating in professional societies.
Identify professional development needs and work with APP preceptors to create learning and practice opportunities.
Participate in performance improvement activities, quality-of-care initiatives, and research projects.