Nurse Practitioner

The Nurse Practitioner is accountable for a "defined" patient population. Functions in the roles of expert practitioner, consultant, educator, patient advocate, care coordinator and researcher within a specialized area of practice. Possesses and exhibits a high degree of knowledge, skill and competence in the provision of health care directly to the patient, family or community, or indirectly through guidance of care by other professional personnel. Provision of patient care is conducted and performed utilizing the medical model within the scope of licensure and in accordance with applicable law, regulations, and in accordance with Valley Children’s policies. Upon acceptance of an offer of employment and prior to providing patient care, candidate must submit Scope of Practice and all information for credentialing, to the Medical Staff office, Hospital Interdisciplinary Professional Practice Council.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Active CA RN license
• Graduation of a Nurse Practitioner program and a Master's degree
• Nurse Practitioner National Certification is required within six (6) months of hire or transfer into position
• Experience in pediatrics highly desirable
• A minimum of 1 year related experience is required and 5 years Increasingly responsible experience which demonstrates professional working knowledge of nursing theory and practice, with competence in physical assessment, differential diagnosis, pathophysiology, pharmacology and management of acute and chronic pediatric problems
• Basic Life Support (BLS) is required within 30 days of hire or transfer into position
• Must successfully complete the credentialing process through the Medical Staff office via Committee on Interdisciplinary Practices (CIDP) for the appropriate scope of practice, written standardized protocols, and furnishing privileges
• Ability to work independently, problem-solve, and assume responsibility for inpatient/outpatient care. Strong organizational and time management skills
• Excellent interpersonal, oral/written communication skills for effective interactions with patients and their family members, and colleagues in multiple medical disciplines

POSITION DETAILS: Both full and part time positions available. See list below.

Current open Nurse Practitioner (or Physician Assistant) openings

• ENT Clinic - Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Full and Part time
• Neurology Clinic - Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Full time
• Neurosurgery Clinic - Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Full time
• Endocrinology Clinic - Nurse Practitioner - Full time
• Infectious Disease Clinic - Nurse Practitioner - Full time
• Pediatric Surgery - Nurse Practitioner - Part Time
• Maternal Fetal Center - Nurse Practitioner - Full time
• Pediatric Rehab - Nurse Practitioner - Part time
• Urology Clinic - Nurse Practitioner - Full time

How to attend

• Parking: Park in any spot marked for visitors
• Entry Instructions: Take outdoor staircase just to the right of the main entrance down to the Ground Level. Please be sure to check in at the Job Fair table inside the double doors.
• Please do not go through the main entrance.

What to prepare

• Resumes

Preferred dress code

Business casual (dress pants/skirt, button down/blouse, optional tie)

What is a hiring event?

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