Pediatric Advanced Practice Provider - PRN, Hospitalist

BJC HealthCare • St. Louis, MO

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Pediatric Advanced Practice Provider (Hospitalist) delivers inpatient care in a hospital setting using advanced knowledge, skills, and competence. The position assesses and diagnoses patients and initiates treatment plans within the scope of a formal physician collaborative practice agreement. Care is performed with considerable independence under physician-approved protocols and evaluated through chart review, consultations, and observation of results, under the general medical direction of a collaborating Hospitalist physician.

The role manages and coordinates patient care, including assessment, diagnosis, intervention, evaluation, health and wellness education for patients and families, service coordination, referrals, and treatment of acute illnesses and minor injuries according to established protocols. Prescriptive responsibilities are reviewed by the collaborative physician. This is a safety-sensitive position requiring constant alertness and safe work practices.

The position is PRN with a flexible schedule. Inpatient APP experience is required; pediatric experience is strongly preferred.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Nursing.
• Nurse Practitioner license.
• Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Inpatient advanced practice provider experience.
• Less than 2 years of experience is listed as the minimum requirement.

Nice To Haves

• Pediatric experience is strongly preferred.
• Doctorate in Nursing.
• 2–5 years of experience is listed as a preferred qualification.

Responsibilities

• Participate in professional development.
• Manage patient populations’ health care through advanced health assessment, diagnosis, intervention, and evaluation under a physician collaborative practice agreement.
• Coordinate care to promote health and wellness through patient and family education, service coordination, and referrals.
• Develop treatment plans and treat acute problems, including illnesses and minor injuries, according to predetermined protocols and a physician collaborative practice agreement.
• Perform work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, and legal services, available the first day of the month after hire.
• Disability insurance paid for by BJC.
• Annual 4% BJC automatic retirement contribution.
• 401(k) plan with BJC match.
• Tuition assistance available on the first day.
• BJC Institute for Learning and Development.
• Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
• Paid Time Off combining vacation, sick days, holidays, and personal time.
• Adoption assistance.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level