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Children's National Hospital

Pediatric hospital network with research institutes

Advanced Practice Provider - Hematology

Advanced Practice ProvidersUpdated on Nov 12
Full-timeWashington, DC, USA$110.1k - $183.4kIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A master's or doctoral degree as a Nurse Practitioner from an accredited program and eligibility for medical staff credentialing are required.
  • A master's or doctoral degree in Physician Assistant Studies from an accredited program and eligibility for medical staff credentialing are required.
  • A master's or doctorate degree in the clinical specialty area in which the Clinical Nurse Specialist practices from an accredited program and eligibility for medical staff credentialing are required.
  • At least zero years of experience as an Advanced Practice Provider are required.
  • Strong knowledge of the clinical specialty and services is required.
  • Clinical leadership skills are required.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills are required.
  • Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider certification is required.
  • State licensure, state Controlled Dangerous Substances registration, and Drug Enforcement Administration registration are required for the applicable Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant path; the Clinical Nurse Specialist requires state licensure if prescribing controlled substances, as well as state Controlled Dangerous Substances registration and Drug Enforcement Administration registration.
  • Active national certification is required for the applicable Nurse Practitioner path through a governing body such as PNCB, ANCC, or AANPCB, or for the Physician Assistant path through NCCPA.

Responsibilities

  • Assess, diagnose, and monitor each patient's clinical status using evidence-based practice and medical knowledge.
  • Develop an appropriate plan of care.
  • Write patient care orders, prescribe therapy, and provide necessary home care orders as needed.
  • Identify significant changes in patient status using physical examinations, laboratory values, diagnostic tests, and patient and family input.
  • Differentiate between normal and abnormal findings.
  • Perform procedures as needed after obtaining appropriate credentialing.
  • Participate in and/or lead multidisciplinary patient care.
  • Serve as a clinical resource for patients, parents, and the interdisciplinary team.
  • Communicate and escalate clinical and administrative issues appropriately.
  • Collaborate with nursing, medicine, and other healthcare team members to regularly ensure quality patient care.
  • Serve as a clinical preceptor to Nurse Practitioner, Clinical Nurse Specialist, or Physician Assistant students.
  • Act as a clinical resource for staff on patient care issues.
  • Provide formal or informal educational presentations to staff in areas of expertise.
  • Participate in and lead departmental quality improvement initiatives.
  • Provide family-centered care, including psychological support, education, and discharge planning in conjunction with related disciplines.
  • Initiate, participate in, and collaborate with divisional and organizational multidisciplinary staff to support evidence-based education, quality improvement, and research.
  • Participate in professional and organizational activities that improve patient care, the scientific knowledge base of advanced practice, program operation, and individual professional development.
  • Provide leadership within the clinical area through participation in division projects and mentorship of others.
  • Contribute to department-wide and organization-wide initiatives, representing advanced practice and promoting the role of the advanced practice provider.

About the Company

Children's National Hospital

Pediatric hospital network with research institutes

Children’s National Hospital is a nonprofit pediatric health system in Washington, D.C., providing primary and specialty medical care for children across the region, with locations in the D.C. metropolitan area and a dedicated research campus. It combines hospital care with pediatric research through the Children’s National Research Institute and Sheikh Zayed Institute for Pediatric Surgical Innovation, and operates the Research & Innovation Campus opened in 2021 to develop new ways to treat kids. Care is delivered by multidisciplinary teams across a network of community-based primary care and specialty locations, with a strong emphasis on nursing excellence reflected in four Magnet designation awards. The hospital also engages in advocacy at local and national levels and relies on donors to fund services. Its goal is to improve children’s health by advancing pediatric medicine and ensuring access to high-quality care and support for families.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
Grant
Total funding
$3.4M
Headquarters
Washington DC, United States
Founded
1870

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