Nurse Practitioner - Relief

The word “first” is inextricably linked with The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. Since opening its doors in 1855 as the nation's first hospital devoted exclusively to the care of children, Children's Hospital has been the setting for many dramatic firsts, medical discoveries and breakthroughs that have formed the very foundations of pediatric medicine and benefited children throughout the world.Today, The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia is a growing network of facilities and resources that provides exceptional healthcare to all children, for every possible need.Find out why we were ranked the #1 pediatric hospital in the nation by both Child Magazine and U.S. News & World Report. If you're looking to join a pediatric institution as your employer of choice, you need to look at the best in the nation.Under the supervision of the Attending Neonatologist,the Nurse Practitioner is responsible for the clinical evaluation and care of neonates in the NICU.
Participates in professional leadership activities including quality improvement, education and consultation to nursing staff and contributes to the planning, implementation and evaluation of APN standards of care and practice.If you are a results-oriented individual with a passion for excellence, we invite you to learn more about the many opportunities and benefits The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia offers. Our employees enjoy a competitive compensation package that includes major medical, vision and dental benefits; tuition assistance; employer contribution retirement plan; work/life benefits; extensive training and staff development. And, of course, the opportunity to challenge themselves at a world-class institution.
REQUIREMENTS
License to practice professional nursing in the Commonwealth of PA
Licensed as a Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP) in the Commonwealth of PA
Eligibility for or possession of a national certification as a Nurse PractitionerAdvanced physical and psychosocial assessment skills for patients and families across all developmental levels
Critical analysis and problem-solving skills
Ability to work independently
Ability to interpret laboratory and radiographic data
Ability to perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures
Ability to work collaboratively through consultation with other health care team providers
Ability to communicate verbally and in writing in EnglishGraduation from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program with a Master’s degree in Nursing.
Minimum of 2 years pediatric nursing experience preferred