Pediatric Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant - Inpatient Pediatric Surgery

Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Nashville, TN
Category Healthcare
Job Description
Role Overview

The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) is a key member of the multidisciplinary healthcare team, collaborating closely with physicians and other care providers to manage a distinct patient population in the inpatient acute care setting.

What You Will Do

Provides specialized care and supports the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based medical services. Orders, performs, interprets and collects data using appropriate assessment techniques, relevant supporting diagnostic information and diagnostic procedures where indicated.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The APP will demonstrate advanced medical knowledge, clinical and technical competence, sound clinical judgment, and professional communication skills. In addition, the APP is accountable for timely and compliant documentation and actively participates in professional development and competency validation to maintain high standards of care.

Requirements

  • didactic education, clinical competency, and national certification in Pediatric Acute Care Advanced Nursing Practice or be a certified Physician Assistant with pediatric clinical experience or rotations
  • Strong medical knowledge
  • Sound clinical judgment
  • Technical competence in relevant procedures
  • Professionalism and effective interpersonal communication
  • Timely, accurate, and compliant documentation
  • Commitment to ongoing professional development and competency validation

Benefits

  • Affordable High Quality Health Plan Options
  • Dental and/or vision plan
  • 403(b) retirement plan
  • Paid Time off (flex PTO)
  • Tuition Reimbursement and adoption assistance (maximums applied)
  • Short-Long term disability
  • Subsidized backup childcare
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