Advanced Practice Provider NP PA - Pediatric Surgery/Trauma

at  Ascension

DETAILS

• Department: Pediatric Surgery/Trauma
• Schedule: Full-time - rotating schedule (days/nights/weekends/holidays)
• Hospital: Dell Children’s Medical Center
• Location: Austin, TX

EDUCATION:

• Master’s degree of Nursing required.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Pediatric APRN or PA, FT schedule, with Rx Direct Pt Care, in collaboration with Surgeons and a team of Surgery/Trauma APPs, provides for the expansion of individualized primary healthcare services by diagnosing and treating certain acute or chronic health conditions. The APP will work with Dell Children’s Medical Center assisting the Pediatric Surgery and Trauma team. We are looking for a candidate with at least 2 years’ experience of pediatric acute care or critical care experience. This is a great opportunity to join a great team making a profound difference for our Pediatric patients.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Obtains patient history and performs assessment via observation, interview and examination. Orders, performs and interprets diagnostic studies. Performs preventative health assessments, screening, immunizations and patient care.

• Provides direct treatment and management of health conditions via referral to other healthcare providers or community resources.
• Counsels and educates patients and their families/caregivers concerning preventative health, treatment options and community resources.
• Documents delivery of health care and nursing processes in accordance with specific specialty area standards and network nursing policy