Basic Life Support (BLS), Chronic Disease, Communication Skills, Consulting, Cross-Functional, Member Orientation, Nurse Practitioner, Nursing, Patient Assessment, Patient Care, Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU), Pediatrics, Quality Assurance, Safety/Work Safety, Treatment Plan
Nurse Practitioner, Inpatient Pain Team
**This is role is considered a flex role where the provider will be covering known leave of absence in designated areas. With time this role could turn into a role that has one primary focus.**
Key Responsibilities:- Providing care to infants, children, adolescents, young adults with pain from acute and chronic illnesses or those weaning sedatives after a recent critical illness in the inpatient setting.
- Collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to conduct patient assessments, medical histories, physical exams and develop a plan of care based on the source of pain and patient needs.
- Facilitating collaboration with members of the multidisciplinary team and other consulting services to provide comprehensive care for optimal patient outcomes.
- Participating in quality and safety initiatives and research.
- Providing consultation and education to staff members, patients and families as needed on pertinent topics
- 40 hours per week, less than 50% day/night rotation, 12-hour shifts, with every 4th weekend
Minimum Qualifications
Education:- A Master’s Degree in Nursing
Experience:- 3-5 years’ experience in a pediatric setting, ideally with a pediatric intensive care background
- Excellent critical thinking and communication skills are required
Licensure/ Certifications:- A current MA NP license
- BLS and PALS certification
This role offers a competitive sign‑on bonus ranging from $5,000 to $20,000, based on your experience.
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