Nurse Practitioner Pediatrics

SUMMARY:

The Pediatric Sedation/ PICC Service Nurse Practitioner (NP) is accountable to facilitate a safe, quality sedation and/or vascular access experience and outcome for patients within a cost-effective time frame. The NP will be responsible to the Medical Director of the Pediatric Sedation/PICC Service and responsible for overseeing the progress of a specific caseload of patients requiring sedation and vascular access services. The NP may also act as an educator, consultant, and liaison to healthcare providers requesting sedation and/or vascular access services. caring for the patients across the care continuum.
Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another.

In addition to our values, all employees are expected to demonstrate the core Success Factors which tell us how we work together and how we get things done. The core Success Factors include:

Instill Trust and Value Differences
Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Demonstratesa fundamental grounding in nursing theory and practice with mastery of knowledge of pediatrics. Manages a caseload of patients in partnership with the Sedation team to optimize safe sedation delivery and vascular access, as well as timely completion of required tests and procedures. Provides leadership in the development, validation, implementation, and evaluation of standards, policies, procedures, and critical paths to support the delivery of safe pediatric sedation and vascular access services. Assists the Sedation team to achieve mutually agreed upon Sedation goals by providing necessary support, education and encouragement. Demonstrates advanced physical and psychosocial assessment skills and knowledge of family dynamics. Performs advanced practice skills under the supervision of the Medical Director. Provides expert consultation for clinical issues promoting increased knowledge and skills for the consultee. Facilitates patient/family education in area of expertise. Annually completes mandatory safety infection control, BLS, and ACLS/PALS. Prescriptive privileges per licensure.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Licensure as Registered Nurse in the State of Rhode Island by the Rhode Island Board of Nursing or licensure as a Registered Nurse in accordance with the Nurse Licensure Compact agreement of the National Council of State Boards of Nursing. class=WordSection1 BASIC KNOWLEDGE Masters of Science Degree, Graduate of accredited Nurse Practitioner program. Specialty certification required. Baccalaureate in Nursing Certified in Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Demonstratesknowledgeand skills necessary to provide care to pediatric patients with consideration of human development stages and cultural patterns across the spectrum of pediatric health and disease. EXPERIENCE: Two years related experience as RN in acute care hospital setting and preferred 1-2 years experience as a nurse practitioner. Preference for peri-procedural or critical care areas. WORK ENVIRONMENTANDPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: General hospital environment with occasional stressful conditions associated with patient care. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None. br clear=all DetailedResponsibilities Competencies Skills Education Credentials Essential: Basic Life Support (CPR) Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Registered Nurse

Pay Range:

$125,000.00-$158,593.75

EEO Statement:

Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.

Location:

Rhode Island Hospital - 593 Eddy Street Providence, Rhode Island 02903

Work Type:

Monday – Friday 8am-6pm

Work Shift:

Day

Daily Hours: 

8 hours

Driving Required:

No