Nurse Practitioner - Pediatric/Nursery Hospitalist

Job Description

SUMMARY:

Under supervision of a physician, the Nurse Practitioner is responsible for delivering care to patients in primarily an inpatient pediatric setting, including inpatient pediatrics and newborn nursery.  The position will be a part of a newborn nursery hospitalist team that will potentially cover several different hospitals including but not limited to:  Niswonger Children’s Hospital, Indian Path Medical Center and Johnston Memorial Hospital. The NP is also responsible for serving as a liaison with the medical community; and making referrals to physicians; while being friendly, courteous, and empathetic to the patients and all parties involved with and in their care. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

*Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.*

• Perform assessment, by obtaining patient medical and social histories, and, by performing diagnostic testing and taking vital signs.
• Evaluate signs and symptoms of patients.
• Interpret and evaluate diagnostic tests and laboratory results.
• Initiate treatment and manage patient treatment plans for acute and chronic illnesses.
• Monitor and review patient care and treatment plans.
• Provide training and clinical support.
• Promote health education and wellness.
• Supervise and/or administer required tests, immunizations, injections, and medications.
• Establish and revise written medical protocol in collaboration with physicians.
• Attending staff meetings and serving on committees as needed.
• Participate in the teaching of medical students, residents, and other students.
• Participate in quality assurance activities.
• Refer patients to physicians or other health care providers and facilities as needed and monitor the outcome of the referral.
• Consult and collaborate with other professionals as needed.
• Provide on call coverage for weekends, evenings, and nights as needed.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor’s degree in nursing and successful completion of a nurse practitioner program at the master level, pediatric nurse practitioners are preferred.  Currently licensed in the State of Tennessee as an RN, and ANCC certified as a nurse practitioner in a specialty area. Certified or eligible for certificate of fitness in the State of Tennessee and Virginia.  Surgery experience is highly preferred.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EOE/AA/M/F/Disability/Vet

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