Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Pediatric Surgery New

SUMMARY:

This position is open to a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in the Pediatric Surgery Clinic. The Advanced Practice 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 VCH 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.

Primary responsibilities:

• Majority of your responsibility involves inpatient service needs. Inpatient service is divided among the team of 6 Advanced Practice Providers and 1-2 surgical resident
• Discharging patients
• ER, NICU, PICU, and floor consults
• Minor procedures including but not limited to; gastrostomy tube changes, chest tube removal, peritoneal drain removals, wound care, cecostomy tube changes
• Outpatient clinic for urgent post-op surgical patient concerns and for routine post-op phone follow-ups.
• Option as your time/interest allows to assist in operating room

Pediatric Surgery/Trauma Call responsibilities/requirements:

• Answer calls from nursing staff and families from 6am-6am on the day of call shift
• Assist on call attending with after hour consults
• Be available to return to hospital mainly for level 1 traumas as needed by your attending
• Must live or stay within 30 minutes of hospital when on call
• After training, call is rotated among and average number of call shifts is 4 per month
• After extended training will be available to cover weekend call shifts, on average one weekend every 2 months

REQUIREMENTS:

Physician Assistant - Completion of a Physician Assistant program. NCCPA is required.

Nurse Practitioner - Active CA RN license. Graduation of a Nurse Practitioner program and a Master's degree. Open to both Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (PNPs) or Family Nurse Practitioners (FNPs). Nurse Practitioner National Certification is required within six (6) months of hire or transfer into position. Experience in surgery and/or pediatrics or is preferred but not required. A minimum of three (3) years related experience experience is required motivated NP new graduates are welcomed to apply.

Both positions require - 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 and surgery disciplines.

POSITION DETAILS: Full time, benefited, 80 hours per 2-week pay period, Call required and shared on rotation, additional call pay stipend available.

ABOUT VALLEY CHILDREN”S HOSPITAL:

The award winning Valley Children's Hospital is based in Madera, CA and has been open for over 70 years. It has grown from a 42-bed hospital to one of the largest pediatric healthcare networks in the Country. Valley Children’s maintains a family-like atmosphere to more than 3,000 employees and recognizes that employees play an important role in the success of the entire organization, so employees and their families are rewarded with robust benefits.

Valley Children’s is proud to have dedicated staff committed to the highest quality of pediatric care. From the moment you enter the doors, you will feel at home. They have a strong presence in the community and tremendous pride for the care they deliver. Many Valley Children’s employees have been with the organization for over 10 years while others more than 30 years and they continue to grow their career through supported professional growth and development.

Valley Children’s main campus sits in the heart of one of the most beautiful states in the nation, just a short drive from three national parks and your choice of California coastline beaches. No matter your interest, you will have many opportunities for recreation, arts, entertainment, and more.