Join a team that's shaping the future of pediatric care. Children’s Hospital Los Angeles is consistently ranked among the top 10 children's hospitals in the nation, delivering world-class care through more than 350 specialized programs and services. Here, world-class experts in medicine, research, and education work together to deliver family-centered care to more than 155,000 patients each year. At CHLA, your work will help build brighter tomorrows for the children and families we serve.
Overview:Schedule: 5 x 8 schedule, 8:00am - 5:00pm
Purpose Statement/Position Summary:
The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) for the Ambulatory Otolaryngology (ENT) Clinic delivers comprehensive, patient-centered care in collaboration with a multidisciplinary healthcare team. This role prioritizes direct patient care while actively contributing to divisional quality improvement initiatives and the enhancement of clinical outcomes. Additionally, the APP supports orientation efforts and provides education to patients, families, and team members to promote understanding and engagement in care. APP patient coverage may require, regularly scheduled days and occasional weekends.
The APP is responsible for consultations and medical management of patients referred to Otolaryngology from Primary Care Practitioners; as well as the care of pre-op and post-op and Tracheostomy patients.
Minimum Qualifications/Work Experience:
Required:
• Enhanced knowledge of pediatric patient care principles, and ability to manage specialty patient care and emergencies by prioritizing patient care acuity and tasks, collaborating with entire care team critically, comprehensively both verbally and in writing. Demonstrates professionalism; approachable, enthusiastic, and committed to educating both providers and patients/families.
• Pediatric NP with at least 2 years of inpatient experience (ICU experience desirable).
Preferred:
• Bilingual/Spanish speaking.
Education/Licensure/Certification:
Required:
• Master's Degree from an accredited college or university
• PA - Physician Assistant State License or NP - Nurse Practitioner License
• DEA - Drug Enforcement Administration
• American Health Association BLS - Basic Life Support & PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
• NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation Provider (NICCU only)
Certification (NP) Required:
• Pediatric Nurse-Practitioner Acute-Care OR DUAL
• Pediatric Nurse-Practitioner Primary-care
• Family Nurse-Practitioner (Post-Master’s Pediatric Preferred)
• Neonatal Nurse-Practitioner (NICCU Only)
CHLA is a leader in pediatric and adolescent health, in our community, across the nation, and around the world . As a premier Magnet®-recognized teaching hospital, CHLA offers an environment rooted in learning, collaboration, and compassionate care. . We are home to groundbreaking research, clinical innovation, and a culture that supports personal and professional growth.
Since 1932, CHLA has been affiliated with the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California. Through this partnership and our own enduring mission, we remain committed to creating hope and building healthier futures.
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