Nurse Practitioner - Pediatric ICU
 Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center | |
 United States, Texas, Lubbock | |
| 3601 4th Street (Show on map) | |
 Nov 22, 2024 | |
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Nurse Practitioner - Pediatric ICU Lubbock 38459BR Position Description Provides primary care as part of a health care team in an ambulatory setting in a particular discipline. Provides patient education and counseling as well as physical assessment. May participate in teaching programs for students and other student residents. Work is performed under usual clinic conditions and requires a high degree of contact with patients, families, and other clinic personnel and outside professionals. Some positions in the classification require travel to outreach clinics and home visits, and participation in educational efforts and special programs that occur outside of normal working hours. Major/Essential Functions To provide and direct comprehensive and expert advanced nursing care for critically ill or injured children and families in the PICU. The APN evaluates, plans, and provides care for patients in consultation with and under direct supervisor of attending Physician. APN performs clinical procedures under direction of attending Physician and according to approved protocols. Initiates and changes orders for tests and patient care based on condition of patient and approval of Physician. Develops and maintains active practice in facilities. Assist attending Physicians with education of nursing staff and residents. APN develops and implements protocols to assist with delivery of care to the critically ill or injured children. The APN will report clinically to the Lead APN, Medical Director of PICU, and PCCM Division Director. Administratively, the APN will report to the PCCM Division Director. Position Summary The practitioner functions as a health care provider within the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) specialty service for the purpose of providing age appropriate and culturally sensitive care. This position is open to Acute Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (CPNP-ACs) Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Required Qualifications Graduated from an approved accredited nursing program; current RN license in the State of Texas or have the ability to transfer your license to Texas. Certification as a Nurse Practitioner in the appropriate nursing specialty from an approved certification program as recognized by the Texas State Board of Nurse Examiners. Recognition by the Texas Board of Nurse Examiners as an Advance Practitioner. To apply, please visit: https://sjobs.brassring.com/TGnewUI/Search/home/HomeWithPreLoad?partnerid=25898&siteid=5283&PageType=JobDetails&jobid=871107 All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran. The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act is a federal statute requiring colleges and universities participating in federal financial aid programs to maintain and disclose campus crime statistics and security information. By October 1 of each year, institutions must publish and distribute their Annual Campus Security Policy & Crime Statistics Report (ASR) to current and prospective students and employees. You can locate this report through our website at: https://www.ttuhsc.edu/emergency/clery-report.aspx. jeid-15f593c78c9ea14ba0f4a6199106e6da | |