Pediatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Endocrinology

Phoenix Children's Hospital•Phoenix, AZ

38d•Onsite

About The Position

Posting Note: Phoenix Children's Hospital Division of Endocrinology and Diabetes is seeking a full-time Endocrinology NP or PA to join our team. The Division of Endocrinology and Diabetes at Phoenix Children's Hospital is ranked #37 in USNWR for Pediatric Endocrinology and is the largest pediatric endocrinology and diabetes program in Arizona. The pediatric diabetes program holds a Certificate of Recognition by the American Diabetes Association. We have CDEs, RDs, RNs, Mas, a Type 1 Diabetes Program Manager, a CARE obesity/Type 2 diabetes program, a research director, a quality director, and a fellowship program. We also associate with a pediatric residency program at the hospital, and the University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix. This job will be centered at our Main PCH Campus, in Phoenix, Arizona. With its tight-knit faculty and long-term experienced staff, the Division of Endocrinology and Diabetes at Phoenix Children's Hospital is devoted to helping our providers succeed. All of this makes this division welcoming and an overall warm work environment. NPs or PAs without extensive Endocrine experience are welcomed to apply as long as they are dedicated to learning diabetes and endocrine care under the guidance of our current Endocrine doctors and NPs. The position is a full-time position, and is mostly related to inpatient care, but with some outpatient components. Most work is day time hours, but , there may eventually be some night work, perhaps once per week. Compensation is competitive and a full benefits package is offered. Interested applicants are encouraged to send resume to: Chastity Jensen APP Talent Acquisition Partner Phoenix Children's Hospital p (602) 933-5638 [email protected] This position works in collaboration with the attending physicians and works within their scope of practice to provide excellent clinical care for patients. Plays a critical role in the patient family medical team. Professional who may practice in hospital's inpatient and/or outpatient setting.

Responsibilities

Conducts comprehensive health history, physical assessments and plans for infants, children and young adults with acute and chronic health conditions. Utilizes advanced assessment skills to manage a cohort of patients.
Orders and prescribes pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions, and performs other therapeutic or corrective measures to treat illness and improve health status.
Formulates family centered plan of care. Performs daily documents as necessary. Collaborated and coordinated care with other team members.
Collects data and analyzes when necessary.
Performs any needed advanced procedures that are associated with their credentialing process DOP.
Utilizes the most up to date and evidence based practice for plan of care and able to alter the plan according to family needs and effectiveness or plan.
Serves as an educational resource to patient/family/ nursing staff/ provider team and other health care teams as needed.
Participates in own professional development by maintaining required competences, certifying body renewals, seeking educational offerings when available, and participates in the professional development of others which may include Advanced Practice Provider students, Residents and Medical Students. Acts as a preceptor/mentor for those new in department.
Demonstrates commitment to patient safety by bring up concerns in appropriate manner, reporting through appropriate channels, and ensuring change of practice when necessary. Demonstrates shared accountability of safe practice.
Performs miscellaneous job related duties as requested.