Nurse Practitioner/Phys. Asst. - Intermediate Care Program, per diem

TEMPORARY POSITIONThis Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant will be responsible for:Providing care to infants, children, adolescents and families for management of acute and chronic illnesses requiring intensive nursing and medical supports but not requiring the ICU.Collaborating with the supervising physician to conduct patient assessments, medical histories, physical exams, and diagnose health and developmental problems.Participating in the ICP medical rounds, including the presentation of clinical information, the progress and management of patients, and assisting in establishing and implementing treatment plans.Participating in or leading quality and safety initiatives and research in the ICP.Offering expertise as consultant and educator to nursing staff.rotating 12 hour shifts on a per diem basis (minimum 2 shifts/6 week block).

To qualify, you must have:A minimum of 2+ years inpatient pediatric experience with preference for those with experience in caring for higher acuity or higher complexity patients 1+ year of Pediatric NP or PA experience preferredWould consider new graduate nurse practitioner with recent pediatric inpatient RN experienceMaster’s Degree with current NP or PA license, BLS and PALS certification

Keywords:Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant, Pediatric Care, Acute Illness Management, Chronic Illness Management, Intensive Nursing Support, Quality Improvement, Healthcare Education, Intermediate Care Program, BLS and PALS Certification