APRN - Inpatient and Outpatient - Pediatric Endocrinology - FT - Days - JDCH

Memorial Healthcare System • Hollywood, FL

12d

About The Position

Functions as a health care provider in inpatient and outpatient settings, providing evidence-based diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventative health care under the general supervision of a physician. The role serves the pediatric endocrinology population and requires critical thinking, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a stressful environment. The position requires privileging and credentialing, BLS, and national NP certification for the applicable pediatric or adult population of clinical practice. ATLS is required for trauma roles; ACLS or PALS may be required depending on the area of practice.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Nurse Practitioner; master's degree requirement is waived for graduates prior to 1998.
• Advanced Practicing Registered Nurse (APRN) credential for the State of Florida.
• BLS certification is required; accepted credentials include American Heart Association e-card or certification, Red Cross certification, or the stated employee grace-period credential.
• National NP certification is required for the population of clinical practice in the Pediatrics/Adult area of practice.
• Must meet certification requirements or possess seven years of APP experience in the particular area of expertise when hired, transferred, or rehired; movement requires meeting the credentials outlined in the job description.
• Must obtain required privileging and credentialing.
• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision and take appropriate action in a stressful environment.
• No prior work experience required.

Nice To Haves

• ACLS or PALS may be required depending on the area of practice.
• ATLS is required for trauma roles.

Responsibilities

• Obtain complete medical histories and perform comprehensive and focused physical examinations appropriate for the patient population.
• Maintain complete and accurate records of patient contacts, whether in person, virtually, or by telephone.
• Execute diagnostic and therapeutic procedures as indicated.
• Provide diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventative health care management as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team, including performing a variety of medical or procedural tasks.
• Instruct and counsel patients regarding health promotion and health maintenance.
• Organize and present historical and physical data on daily rounds, along with evaluations and recommendations, to help the healthcare team identify medical problems and determine appropriate diagnostic or therapeutic procedures.
• Provide follow-up and health maintenance care based on accepted standards of care and best practice.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level