APP - Pediatrics

Opportunity:

Advanced Practice - Nurse Practitioner - Pediatric, Nurse Practitioner - Pediatrics, Physician Assistant - Pediatrics, Nurse Practitioner - Acute Care

Job Details:

• Coverage needed for 5-10 days per month
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• 14-hour shifts from 5:00 PM to 7:00 AM
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• 8-bed pediatric unit with an on-site Pediatric ED; average daily census of 6
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• APP will accept and admit patients
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• APP will cross-cover patients on the floor and Hospital at Home as needed
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• APP may provide virtual ED consults to regional sites
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• ED team participates in Code Blue and PRRT teams alongside the APP
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• CHIPS physician back-up available by phone throughout the shift
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• Private office space on the unit and a call room available
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• Acute Care NP or PA certification required; NPs must hold a PNP-AC or CPNP-AC certification for ages birth to 18 years
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• Family care nurse practitioners are eligible only if they also hold pediatric acute care certification
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• BLS and PALS required
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• DEA license required
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• NC license required (current or eligible)
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• Pediatric experience preferred
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• Average of 6.5 patient encounters per shift

Facility:

This is a community hospital offering a dedicated pediatric unit and on-site Pediatric Emergency Department, providing comprehensive inpatient and emergency care for patients from birth to 18 years of age. The facility supports a collaborative care model with physician back-up readily available and a team-based approach to pediatric acute care. The hospital is conveniently located near Charlotte, NC, with Charlotte Douglas International Airport as the nearest major airport.

Location:

Monroe, NC

Monroe, North Carolina offers a welcoming small-city atmosphere with close proximity to the vibrant Charlotte metropolitan area, providing access to a wide range of dining, entertainment, and cultural amenities. The region enjoys a mild climate, a strong sense of community, and easy access to both urban conveniences and the scenic beauty of the Carolina countryside.