Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant - Pediatric Neurology

Vanderbilt Tullahoma-Harton Hospital • Nashville, TN

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About The Position

The Pediatric Neurology Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) at Vanderbilt University Medical Center provides comprehensive care for pediatric patients with neurological disorders. This role involves collaboration with a multidisciplinary healthcare team, utilizing advanced clinical skills and knowledge to manage patient care across various settings. The NP/PA is responsible for conducting assessments, developing treatment plans, and ensuring continuity of care while adhering to established protocols and guidelines.

Requirements

• Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner - Acute Care CPNP-AC or 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
• Master's degree in a relevant field
• 1 year of relevant work experience

Nice To Haves

• Experience in pediatric neurology
• Familiarity with baclofen pump management
• Experience in epilepsy monitoring unit

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 including pharmacologic, non-pharmacologic, and surgical as needed to achieve expected outcomes.
• Utilizes evidence-based practice guidelines or 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 and communicates with patients, families, providers, and staff to promote continuity of care across the continuum of care. This includes admitting, transferring, and discharging patients.

Benefits

• Affordable High Quality Health Plan Options
• Dental and/or vision plan
• 403 (b) retirement plan
• Paid Time off (flex PTO)
• Tuition Reimbursement and adoption assistance (maximums applied)
• Short-Long term disability
• Subsidized backup childcare

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Master's degree