Pediatric Nurse Practitioner; PNP) or Physician Assistant

Position: Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP) or Physician Assistant
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Posted 2 Days Agojob requisition :
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* Position Location:

** Hospital for Special Care#
** Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

** 40#
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* Work Shift:

** First Shift#
** Department:
** Pediatric Unit We are dedicated to creating an environment of care and engagement that makes us one of the most desirable places to work, providing exceptional care to each patient each and every day!

Hospital for Special Care is seeking a compassionate and skilled Pediatric Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to join our 28-bed pediatric unit in our chronic disease and specialty care hospital.
** POSITION HIGHLIGHTS**:
* Provide direct care to pediatric patients with complex and chronic  medical conditions.
* Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including physicians,  nurses, therapists, and specialists.
* Manage patient assessments, treatment planning, and family  education.
* Participate in care coordination and quality initiatives focused on  long-term, specialty pediatric care.
** REQUIREMENTS**:
* Licensed Nurse Practitioner (PNP) or Physician Assistant with pediatric experience.
* Current state licensure and board certification required.
* Experience in complex pediatric care or chronic disease management  preferred.
* Work with a dedicated team of passionate and compassionate staff committed to pediatric specialty care.
* Supportive, collaborative team environment.
* Opportunities to provide other pediatric care including in our autism program.
* Opportunities for professional growth in a unique chronic care setting.

Apply now to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children with complex medical needs at Hospital for Special Care.  
** QUALIFICATIONS
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* Required:

Master's Degree in Nursing with a defined clinical specialty.

* Required:

Minimum of five years' experience in related clinical practice with demonstrated leadership and teaching skills.

* Required:

Current licensure as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse in the State of Connecticut and current certification in a specialty from the American Nursing Association.

* Required:

Passed the State of Connecticut approved Pharmacology course required in Master's Degree Program.

* Required:

DEA licensure required for narcotic prescription.

* Required:

Basic and life support certification and advanced cardiac life support (ACLS training).
** JOB SUMMARY
** The Advanced Practice Provider provides patient centered, culturally sensitive, quality care using evidence
-based medicine in accordance with hospital policies and protocols.  Works in collaboration with the clinical team to provide patient and family education and support.  Adheres to granted clinical privileges and collaborative agreement with the collaborating physicians, care protocols, HFSC policy on APPs, and medical staff bylaws, rules and regulations.
** PHYSICAL DEMANDS
*** Job requires sitting/working at a desk and those functions associated with clinical tasks (reaching, bending and stretching to access drawers, records, shelves).
* Job involves carrying of documents, medical records, books, occasionally small equipment and medical procedures based on clinical specialties of the APRN, i.e. endoscopic care, intravenous and medication delivery systems, specialty authorizations, wound ostomy and fistula management. Fine manipulation is required for writing as well as some type of patient care techniques.
* Job requires visual/perceptive skills to perform above tasks. Job requires functional use of both upper/lower extremities.
* Job requires movement related to walking and standing, fine and gross manipulation related to these activities. May occasionally require pushing and…