CA - NP NICU/Peds - Chico - Ambe Healthcare Staffing

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Nurse Practitioner (NP) is a Registered Nurse whopossesses additional clinical and didactic education to function at an advancedlevel of nursing practice. They will be clinically competent in physicaldiagnosis, psychosocial assessment and management of health-illness needs toprovide direct patient care and education to patients, families, students, andnursing staff. The NP consistentlydemonstrates the core values of and serves as a role model to other employees.

EDUCATION / TRAINING / EXPERIENCE:

Minimum:

Graduate of a Family Nurse Practitioner programor Pediatric Nurse Practitioner program. (New graduates may be considered with priorexperience in pediatrics and/or NICU)

Desired:

Bilingual in Spanish

Acute care pediatric and or NICU experience

Experience with intubation and placing emergencyumbilical lines

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS:

Current licensure as a Registered Nurse with theCalifornia Board of Registered Nursing

Currentlicensure as a Nurse Practitioner with the California Board of RegisteredNursing

Currentlicensure as a Nurse Practitioner Furnisher with the California Board ofRegistered Nursing (within 3 months of hire)

Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) number or proof ofapplication (within 3 months of hire)

MeetsCenters for Medical & Medicaid Services (CMS) criteria to bill Medicare

Current AHA-HCP CPR recognition

Credentialed through the Enloe Medical Staffoffice and Finance Office

NRP recognition within 6 months of hire

PALS recognition within 6 months of hire

Desired:

National Certification as a Nurse Practitioner witha PNP (Pediatric) specialty

SKILLS / KNOWLEDGE / ABILITIES:

Must have the confidence and experience to workindependently with diverse patient populations and experience in accessingspecialty referrals and community resources. Must have the ability to communicate effectively in writing andverbally. Must have the ability to lead,motivate, delegate, analyze information and problem solve. Behavior should bereflective of core values. Must have the ability toperform the essential functions of the job.

PATIENTS SERVED:

This position is responsible for age-related,physiological, emotional and cognitive needs of the following patientpopulations: Pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric.

Position Urgency:
Normal

Shifts:
Mon-Fri 6am - 230pm, Full Time

Sub Specialty:
Nurse Practitioner

General Certifications:, N/A

Nursing Certifications:

Contract Length in Weeks:
1