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Children's National Medical Center

Advanced Practice Provider, Orthopedics

Children's National Medical Center, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022


Job Description - Advanced Practice Provider, Orthopedics (240001ZC)

DescriptionAdvance Practice Provider (Advanced Practice Registered Nurse/Physician Assistant)

The Advanced Practice Provider is an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (nurse practitioners, clinical nurse specialists, nurse anesthetists) or Physician Assistant who practices within their scope of practice as appropriate in their jurisdictional area and in accordance with their organizational Medical Staff Bylaws. The provider is responsible for the management of care to patients including diagnostic and therapeutic interventions, and the assessment, implementation, and evaluation of an appropriate plan of care. Provides leadership and consultation with their respective clinical area through participation in division/department initiatives and mentorship of others. Participates in division/departmental and organization-wide initiatives to represent advanced practice and leverage the role of the advanced practice provider.QualificationsMinimum EducationMaster's Degree Master’s or Doctoral degree as Advanced Practice Nurse or Physician Assistant from an accredited University and eligibility for medical staff credentialing (Required)

Minimum Work Experience0 years Minimum of 0 years of experience as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (Required)

Required Skills/KnowledgeStrong knowledge of clinical specialty and services.Demonstrates clinical leadership skills.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Required Licenses and CertificationsAdvanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) licensure in state(s) of clinical practice (Required) OrPhysician Assistant National board certification (Required) AndCDS and DEA in state(s) of clinical practice. BLS certified. (Required)In areas that service young adult populations, Board Certification as an Adult or Family Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (Required)

Functional AccountabilitiesClinical

Assess, diagnose, monitor and promote clinical status of each patient utilizing evidenced-based practice and medical knowledge.Develops an appropriate plan of care.Writes patient care orders, prescribes therapy, and provides necessary home care orders as needed.Identifies significant changes in patient status using physical exam, lab values, diagnostic tests, and patient/family input.Differentiates between normal and abnormal findings.Performs procedures as needed after obtaining appropriate credentialing.Participates in and leads multidisciplinary patient care and planning conferences.Is a clinical resource for patient, parents, and the interdisciplinary team.Communicates and escalates clinical/administrative issues as appropriate.Collaborates with nursing, medicine, and other members of the healthcare team to regularly ensure quality patient care.AdministrativeServes as a clinical preceptor to APRN or PA students.Acts as a clinical resource for staff in patient care issues.Provides formal/informal educational presentations to staff on areas of expertise.Participates in quality improvement work for the department.

Organizational AccountabilitiesOrganizational Commitment/Identification

Anticipate and respond to customer needs; follows up until needs are met

Teamwork/Communication

Demonstrate collaborative and respectful behaviorPartner with all team members to achieve goalsReceptive to others’ ideas and opinions

Performance Improvement/Problem-solving

Contribute to a positive work environmentDemonstrate flexibility and willingness to changeIdentify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processesMake appropriate decisions, using sound judgment

Cost Management/Financial Responsibility

Use resources efficientlySearch for less costly ways of doing things

Safety

Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performanceContinuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentationStop in the face of uncertainty and take time to resolve the situationDemonstrate accurate, clear, and timely verbal and written communicationActively promote safety for patients, families, visitors, and co-workersAttend carefully to important details - practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review to self-check behavior and performancePrimary Location

District of Columbia-WashingtonWork Locations

CN Hospital (Main Campus)111 Michigan Avenue NWWashington 20010Job

Advanced Practice ClinicianOrganization

Surgery COEPosition Status: R (Regular) - FT - Full-TimeJob Posting

Jul 12, 2024, 2:28:00 PMFull-Time Salary Range

96512 - 160867.2Childrens National Hospital is an equal opportunity employer that evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law. The “Know Your Rights” poster is available here: and the pay transparency policy is available here:Know Your Rights Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Poster.Please note that it is the policy of Children's National Hospital to ensure a “drug-free” work environment: a workplace free from the illegal use, possession, or distribution of controlled substances (as defined in the Controlled Substances Act), or the misuse of legal substances, by all staff (management, employees, and contractors). Though recreational and medical marijuana are now legal in the District of Columbia, Children's National and its affiliates maintain the right, in accordance with our policy, to enforce a drug-free workplace, including prohibiting recreational or prescribed marijuana.

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