APP - Pediatric General Surgery

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Pediatric General Surgery - Advance Practice Registered Nurse or Physician Assistant

Position Summary:

The advanced practice provider, APRN or PA, provides patient centered, specialized, evidence based nursing care across the continuum through an inter-professional approach to treatment, research, education and advocacy. APRNs and PAs are board-certified providers that assume responsibility and accountability for health stabilization, promotion, and maintenance of acute and chronic illness or injury. APRN's contributes to the goals of the department by being accountable for the delivery of compassionate and safe care within the scope of practice as defined by the Florida Board of Nursing and JHACH policy.

PAs assume responsibility and accountability for health stabilization, promotion, and maintenance of acute and chronic illness or injury under the supervision of a physician. Through collaborative practice with all members of the care team, this role is responsible for patient outcomes that meet the high quality of care provided by JHACH.

Work Schedule: Fulltime, Rotating shifts, Weekend work required

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to assess, diagnose, and treat pediatric surgical patients.
• Conduct comprehensive physical assessments, order and interpret diagnostic tests, and formulate evidence-based treatment plans.
• Provide family-centered care by effectively communicating with patients' families, addressing their concerns, and involving them in the decision-making process.
• Participate in medical rounds, case presentations, and educational activities to enhance team knowledge and clinical practice.
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and research projects to advance pediatric surgery practices.

• The APRN or PA demonstrates understanding of internal and external APRN or PA practice rules, regulations and legislation to maintain compliance and certification.
• Serves as an advocate for the needs of the patients across the health care continuum ensuring the best patient and family experience and to advance pediatric health throughout the community we serve.
• Integrates ethical principles in decision making.

Qualifications:

• Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (PNP-AC) or Physician Assistant (PA) certification and licensure in the state of Florida.
• Master's or Doctorate degree in Pediatric Acute Care Nursing (PNP-AC) or Physician Assistant Studies (PA) from an accredited program.
• Current BLS and PALS
• Pediatric acute care experience preferred.
• Prior experience in pediatric surgery or a related field is preferred but not required.
• Excellent clinical judgment, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and continuous learning.

Questions? Please email Maria Goode: mgoode4@jhmi.edu

Salary Range: Minimum 52.02 per hour - Maximum 80.63 per hour. Compensation will be commensurate with equity and experience for roles of similar scope and responsibility.

In cases where the range is displayed as a $0 amount, salary discussions will occur during candidate screening calls, before any subsequent compensation discussion is held between the candidate and any hiring authority.

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