Pediatric Advanced Practice Provider

Hospital for Special Care•New Britain, CT

2d•Onsite

About The Position

We are dedicated to creating an environment of care and engagement that makes us one of the most desirable places to work, providing exceptional care to each patient each and every day! Hospital for Special Care is seeking a compassionate and skilled Pediatric Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to join our 28-bed pediatric unit in our chronic disease and specialty care hospital. POSITION HIGHLIGHTS: Provide direct care to pediatric patients with complex and chronic medical conditions. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including physicians, nurses, therapists, and specialists. Manage patient assessments, treatment planning, and family education. Participate in care coordination and quality initiatives focused on long-term, specialty pediatric care. Apply now to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children with complex medical needs at Hospital for Special Care. At HFSC, we are a family. Each person who is a part of our team of 1,300 employees and volunteers offers unique talents and perspectives. We all believe in keeping the same shared value of making our patients the center of what we do. By combining all of our unique skills and shared values we are able to make a positive difference in the lives of our patients. We are dedicated to creating an environment of care and engagement that makes us one of the most desirable places to work. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and offer a competitive benefits package. Not finding the right fit? Let us know you're interested in a future opportunity by clicking Get Started below or create an account by clicking 'Sign In' at the top of the page to set up email alerts as new job postings become available that meet your interest!

Requirements

Licensed Nurse Practitioner (PNP) or Physician Assistant with pediatric experience.
Current state licensure and board certification required.
Master's Degree in Nursing with a defined clinical specialty.
Minimum of five years' experience in related clinical practice with demonstrated leadership and teaching skills.
Current licensure as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse in the State of Connecticut and current certification in a specialty from the American Nursing Association.
Passed the State of Connecticut approved Pharmacology course required in Master's Degree Program.
DEA licensure required for narcotic prescription.
Basic and life support certification and advanced cardiac life support (ACLS training).

Nice To Haves

Experience in complex pediatric care or chronic disease management preferred.

Responsibilities

Performs complete history and physical examinations upon admission, annually including pre-operative assessment.
Provides assessment, triage and therapeutic management of patients’ needs.
Requests appropriate consults as needed.
Orders and/or obtains all appropriate laboratory, radiological, and specialized tests to evaluate patients.
Implements care plans in collaboration with clinical team.
Consults with patient, family and, as needed, appropriately qualified physician on care plans.
Provides patient/family counseling and education.
Assists during procedures as privledged.
Provides accurate and timely documentation of all clinical interventions in a clear and objective manner.
Participates and identifies opportunities for improvement in patient care and outcome during daily practice, special projects and per review activities
Performs other duties as assigned as related to the APP role