What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pediatric Nurse Practitioner - Acute Care position at Pediatrix?
Overview
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Opportunity in Nashville, TN
Nashville ranks #13 in America's Best Cities!
Responsibilities
An exciting opportunity is available for a pediatric nurse practitioner to work alongside our pediatric hospitalists at The Children’s Hospital at TriStar Centennial in Nashville, Tennessee.
- The practice cares for children on the pediatric floor with an average daily census of 10 to 15 patients in the 26-bed pediatric medical/surgical unit.
- Responsibilities include assisting in managing patients on the pediatric floor by rounding with the hospitalists and mentoring new graduate RNs.
- The ideal candidate will be flexible, as program may grow in the future, be efficient, be able to adapt to changing conditions on the pediatric floor and have a positive manner as well as attention to detail.
- Current schedule is Mon-Fri schedule 7-3pm staffing the pediatric hospitalist service.
- Must be Acute Care PNP certified through PNCB
- Active Tennessee APRN license preferred
About the Area
Long known as Music City U.S.A., Businessweek ranks Nashville as 13th in “America’s 50 Best Cities.” The area is also a major hub for health care, publishing, banking and transportation and is repeatedly recognized as one of the best places to live in the U.S. Residents and visitors alike enjoy a vast amount of fun and entertainment year round, including an abundance of parks, waterways and recreational areas and a thriving arts and cultural scene. The city has many major and minor league sports teams, and there are several opportunities for higher education through such institutions as Vanderbilt University and Tennessee State University.
Qualifications
- Current APRN national specialty certification
- Minimum of a master’s degree
Benefits and Compensation
Our clinicians enjoy a competitive compensation package with many locations offering sign on bonuses, relocation and tuition reimbursement.
Benefits for Full Time employee and qualified dependents:
- Health Insurance including prescription drugs
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short- and Long-Term disability options
- Employee stock purchase program – 15% discount*
- 401k with company match**
- Pre-tax Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Aflac Hospital, Critical Illness and Accident plans
- Identity Protection
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
*Part Time Regular employee classifications also receive this benefit
** Available to part-time regular and part-time casual employees age 21 and over
About Us
Pediatrix Medical Group is one of the nation’s leading providers of highly specialized health care for women, babies and children. Since 1979, Pediatrix has grown from a single neonatology practice to a national, multispecialty medical group. Pediatrix-affiliated clinicians are committed to providing coordinated, compassionate and clinically excellent services to women, babies and children across the continuum of care, both in hospital settings and office-based practices. The group’s high-quality, evidence-based care is bolstered by significant investments in research, education, quality-improvement and safety initiatives.
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Pediatrix is an Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
