JOB SUMMARY:
The Nurse Practitioner (NP), Acute Care delivers primary care to patients, including those in the complex and chronically ill population. Works collaboratively with their department of medicine specialty and any Inpatient unit, with the exception of patients defined as Critical Care (NICU, PICU, CTICU) and under the care of an Intensive Care Unit (ICU)-credentialed physician. The Nurse Practitioner, Acute Care may provide consultation within their specialty to patients in the Critical Care Departments, Emergency Department, Outpatient setting, etc.
The NP provides comprehensive: physical assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation for patients and their families. The NP also functions as a clinical leader, consultant, and educator in collaboration with physicians, nurses, and all healthcare team members. The NP supports the philosophies of the department and is evaluated by nursing and medical staff. The NP also performs under standardized procedures within the acute care services per Medical Staff privileges. Generally, they are working in a unit that is a 24/7 operation. Schedules are not limited to Monday-Friday with limited or no holidays.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
• Masters Degree • BLS for Health Providers (AHA) • California RN License • NP Furnishing • CANurse Practitioner • CAPed Adv Life Support Prov(AHA) • NPI - National Provider Identifier • Completion of a mandatory RCHSD critical care NP orientation • National NP certification, obtained within 6 months of employment • Successfully complete the credentialing process through Medical Staff Services
FOR PER DIEMS ONLY:
Must adhere to department per diem availability requirements, which may include a minimum of 12 shifts per fiscal year
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• 2 Years of Experience • Ped Adv Life Supp Instr (AHA) • National Acute Care NP certification
COMPENSATION:
The current salary range for this position is $67.58 to $92.93. Rady Children's Hospital is committed to compensation that is externally competitive and internally equitable. We demonstrate this commitment by conducting regular market reviews to remain competitive with organizations of similar size in the nonprofit, healthcare sector. The range listed above does not represent the full salary range for the position but is the expected hiring range for qualified candidates. Compensation decisions consider a variety of factors including experience, education, licensure, unique skillsets, organizational need, and internal equity. This posting will remain open from the "date posted" until the hiring manager has determined there is a sufficient applicant pool or until the position is filled.