What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pediatric Nurse Practitioner position at Children's Hospital & Research Center?
Job Summary : # The Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP) is a nurse in an advanced practice in ambulatory, primary and chronic care settings who is responsible for providing care to a select group of patients / family members.# The PNP facilitates the provision of optimum health care for these patients, family members in conjunction with other health care team members.# This position supports the colorectal unit.# Job Requirements : # Education : Master#s Degree in nursing.# Licensure : Licensed to practice nursing and currently holds a certificate as a nurse practitioner in California. Experience : 2 years pediatric nursing experience. One year nurse practitioner experience. Clinical nurse specialist with pediatric experience.# Preferred : Specialized educational preparation and / or extensive clinical experience. Specialized educational preparation and / or 1 year extensive clinical experience#in pediatric surgery experience preferred.# Knowledge / Skills : Computer skills. Strong written and verbal communication skills Ability to work as part of an interdisciplinary team Ability to work independently, problem solve, and prioritize demands Case management experience Utilization management or experience with health care provider systems# Medical Staff Membership : #Required in order to practice at this facility Physical Requirements : # Sit : Up to 3 hours / day# Stand / Walk : 6-8 hours# Bend / Stoop : Up to 3 hours# Reach : Up to 6 hours# Rep Use of UE / Gasp : Up to 6 hrs# Lift / Push / Pull : 25 lbs., over 25# with assistance or equipment# This job requires the ability to hear alarms clients and / or instruction. The ability to see accurately from 20 inches to 20-ft. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function of this position.Job Summary : The Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP) is a nurse in an advanced practice in ambulatory, primary and chronic care settings who is responsible for providing care to a select group of patients / family members. The PNP facilitates the provision of optimum health care for these patients, family members in conjunction with other health care team members.This position supports the colorectal unit.Job Requirements : Education : Master's Degree in nursing.Licensure : Licensed to practice nursing and currently holds a certificate as a nurse practitioner in California.Experience : 2 years pediatric nursing experience. One year nurse practitioner experience. Clinical nurse specialist with pediatric experience.Preferred : Specialized educational preparation and / or extensive clinical experience. Specialized educational preparation and / or 1 year extensive clinical experience in pediatric surgery experience preferred.Knowledge / Skills : Computer skills. Strong written and verbal communication skills Ability to work as part of an interdisciplinary team Ability to work independently, problem solve, and prioritize demands Case management experience Utilization management or experience with health care provider systemsMedical Staff Membership : Required in order to practice at this facilityPhysical Requirements : Sit : Up to 3 hours / dayStand / Walk : 6-8 hoursBend / Stoop : Up to 3 hoursReach : Up to 6 hoursRep Use of UE / Gasp : Up to 6 hrsLift / Push / Pull : 25 lbs., over 25# with assistance or equipmentThis job requires the ability to hear alarms clients and / or instruction. The ability to see accurately from 20 inches to 20-ft. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function of this position.
