The Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner is an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse who practices within their scope of practice as appropriate in their jurisdictional area and in accordance with their organizational Medical Staff Bylaws. The provider is responsible for the management of care to patients including diagnostic and therapeutic interventions, and the assessment, implementation, and evaluation of an appropriate plan of care. Provides leadership and consultation with their respective clinical area through participation in division/department initiatives and mentorship of others. Participates in division/departmental and organization wide initiatives to represent advanced practice and leverage the role of the advanced practice provider.
All advanced nursing practice is based on the legal scope of practice, national and specialty nursing standards, Children's National Policies and Procedures, and in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations. The Professional Model of Care requires registered professional nurses to be responsible and accountable for their own practice. Children's National supports the development of APRN relationships within the community; specifically those relationships associated with the health and well being of the community at large. Credentialed by the medical staff and licensed to function in an expanded nursing role as an Advanced Practice Nurse to a group of patients. Acts in a collaborative and integrated practice with a physician and is responsible for the management of care to patients assigned including: diagnostic and therapeutic interventions, and the assessment, implementation and evaluation of an appropriate plan of care. All activities are performed within the guidelines of protocols agreed upon by the authority of licensure, the medical and nursing divisions, and the medical staff bylaws. Provides leadership and consultation within a specialty area through participation in division/department initiatives and mentorship of others. Participates in Divisional/Departmental and organizational wide initiatives to represent advanced practice nursing, and leverage the role of the advanced practice nurse.
The Occupational Health Team serves and collaborates with Children's National employees and affiliates in building a healthier workplace through Compassion, Commitment, and Connection. At our core, we provide the essential tools and resources to achieve a stronger and resilient workforce. We continue to develop strategies for increasing employee engagement. Through an array of services, we assist our organization in securing patient and staff safety and achieving compliance with regulatory requirements as outlined by entities such as the Department of Health, The Joint Commission, and OSHA. With the evolution of technological integration into daily living, we are committed to innovation and will continue to design and implement processes that will optimize our workflows. Occupational Health services provided to employees include onboarding clearances, triage and initial treatment for workplace injuries, infectious disease exposure management, blood and body fluid exposure management, hazardous material exposure management, administration of certain infectious disease preventable vaccines including annual influenza vaccines, annual health and tuberculosis screening, and respiratory protection compliance.
Minimum Education
Master's or Doctoral degree as Advanced Practice Nurse from an accredited University and eligibility for medical staff credentialing (Required)
Minimum Work Experience
Minimum of 0 years of experience as a Nurse Practitioner (Required). 3 years of experience as an Adult/Family Nurse Practitioner (Preferred)
Required Skills/Knowledge
Strong knowledge of clinical specialty and services.
Demonstrates clinical leadership skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Required Licenses and Certifications
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) licensure in the state(s) of clinical practice (Required) And
CDS and DEA in state(s) of clinical practice. BLS certified. (Required)
Functional Accountabilities
Clinical
Administrative
Organizational Accountabilities
Organizational Accountabilities (Staff)
Organizational Commitment/Identification
Teamwork/Communication
Performance Improvement/Problem-solving
Cost Management/Financial Responsibility
Safety