Np/pa, Non-surgical, Inpatient Neurology at Cook Children's

Location

Dodson Medical Office Building Department: Neurology Shift: First Shift (United States of America) Standard Weekly Hours: 32

Summary

• We are searching for a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant who is motivated to work in an exciting, inpatient Pediatric Neurology setting.
• In this position, you will practice in an advanced role to provide developmentally appropriate, comprehensive care for children with a myriad of neurologic conditions.
• You will work collaboratively with our Neurosciences team, as well as other members of the child’s healthcare team.
• You will practice under established clinical protocols and guidelines.
• You will independently assess, diagnose and initiate or continue treatment, as appropriate.
• Schedule will include weekdays, weekends and holidays.
• This is an inpatient setting, working with our Neurology team.
• No outpatient time.
• Prior Pediatric Neurology experience strongly preferred Responsibilities include: Provide medical services that are within the education and training of the APP.
• Practice within the scope of practice and delegation of the supervising physician.
• Obtain a comprehensive, pertinent history on patients and document appropriately in the patient’s medical record.
• Differentiate between normal and abnormal findings and document them appropriately in the patient’s medical record.
• Prescribe, continue or administer medications as delegated by the supervising physician and document appropriately in the medical record.
• Order diagnostic tests consistent with differential diagnoses, as appropriate, and interpret those results, in keeping with your education and training.
• Foster collaboration with the interdisciplinary team to improve health care.
• Establish a relationship with the family, in keeping with Cook Children’s Promise- “Knowing every child’s life is sacred, we promise to improve the well-being of every child in our care and our communities.” Maintain compliance with Cook Children’s education, compliance, occupational health and safety standards.
• Education/Experience: Advanced Practice Registered Nurses Master’s Degree in Nursing as Advanced Practice Registered Nurse.
• Minimum 2 years of pediatric nursing experience or related specialized area strongly preferred.