Job Description

Job Description

The Nurse Practitioner-Xpand Role practices in a Magnet recognized tertiary academic Children's Hospital with Level One Pediatric Trauma Designation. Practices in collaboration with the supervising physician and performs overlapping medical/surgical procedures for specialty population of patients with critical acuity and/or participates in service coverage needs 24 hours per day 7 days per week.

Provides age-specific and developmentally appropriate medical management and coordination of patient care consistent with their educational preparation and according to designated standardized procedures.

Performs complete physical examinations, including ordering, interpreting and evaluating diagnostic tests and examinations. Documents subjective and objective data and care in the electronic medical record according to established policies and procedures.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• Master of Science Degree in Nursing or Doctorate of Nursing Practice (DNP) and completion of NP curriculum required. 
• Minimum three years of experience as a registered nurse in an acute care setting or in a sub-specialty clinic environment required.
• Minimum one year of experience in area of NP specialty preferred.

Licensures and Certifications:

• Active California Registered Nurse (RN) license and California Nurse Practitioner Certificate required (certification pending/in process acceptable).
• If hired after February, 2021, National certification required.

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