Pediatric Nurse Practitioner - PRN - South County
Company: BJC HealthCare
Location: Saint Louis
Posted on: August 7, 2022
Job Description:
Additional Information About the Role
- - OverviewSt. Louis Children's Hospital is dedicated to
improving the health and lives of children. As one of the
top-ranked children's hospitals in the country, St. Louis
Children's provides care in more than 50 specialty areas through a
dedicated team of physicians, nurses, staff and volunteers. Along
with inpatient and outpatient medical care, the hospital offers
education, wellness and injury-prevention programs to fulfill its
mission to "do what's right for kids."Providing comprehensive,
high-quality care and serving as an advocate for children has been
St. Louis Children's commitment since its inception in 1879. Today,
the hospital serves patients and families across a 300-mile service
area, and has seen patients from all 50 states and more than 80
countries.St. Louis Children's consistently ranks among America's
Best Children's Hospitals by U.S.News & World Report in all
surveyed categories. In 2021, St. Louis Children's was one of eight
children's hospitals to rank in the top 25 of all 10 specialties.
The hospital's academic and physician partner, Washington
University School of Medicine, is one of the top-ranked medical
schools in the United States. Since 2005, St. Louis Children's has
been designated as a Magnet - hospital for nursing excellence from
the American Nurses Credentialing Center - (ANCC).St. Louis
Children's Hospital is dedicated to improving the health and lives
of children. As one of the top-ranked children's hospitals in the
country, St. Louis Children's provides care in more than 50
specialty areas through a dedicated team of physicians, nurses,
staff and volunteers. Along with inpatient and outpatient medical
care, the hospital offers education, wellness and injury-prevention
programs to fulfill its mission to "do what's right for
kids."Providing comprehensive, high-quality care and serving as an
advocate for children has been St. Louis Children's commitment
since its inception in 1879. Today, the hospital serves patients
and families across a 300-mile service area, and has seen patients
from all 50 states and more than 80 countries.St. Louis Children's
consistently ranks among America's Best Children's Hospitals by
U.S.News & World Report in all surveyed categories. In 2021, St.
Louis Children's was one of eight children's hospitals to rank in
the top 25 of all 10 specialties. The hospital's academic and
physician partner, Washington University School of Medicine, is one
of the top-ranked medical schools in the United States. Since 2005,
St. Louis Children's has been designated as a Magnet - hospital for
nursing excellence from the American Nurses Credentialing Center -
(ANCC).Role PurposeUtilizes a high degree of knowledge, skill and
competence in a specialized area of nursing to diagnose, proscribe,
and treat pediatric and neonatal patients within the scope of a
formal collaborative practice agreement with physician(s) to
support a designated clinical service.Responsibilities
- Participates in professional development and life long
learning.
- Develops treatment plans, treats patients with acute problems
including illnesses and minor injuries following a predetermined
protocol in a collaborative practice agreement with a
physician.
- Coordinates the care of select patient populations to ensure
promotion of health and wellness through education of patients and
families, coordination of services and placing referrals.
- Assumes a leadership role within a specific clinical
specialty.
- Manages the health care of select patient populations through
advanced health assessment, diagnosis, intervention, and evaluation
in a collaborative practice agreement with a physician.
- BJC has determined this is a safety-sensitive position. The
ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe
manner is an essential function of this job.Minimum Requirements
- Master's Degree in Nursing
- Nurse Practitioner license Preferred Qualifications
- Doctorate Degree in Nursing
- 2-5 years experienceBenefits StatementNote: not all benefits
apply to all openings- - Comprehensive medical, dental, life
insurance, and disability plan options- - Pension Plan*/403(b)
Plan- - 401(k) plan- - Tuition Assistance- - Health Care and
Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts- - -On-Site Fitness Center
(depending on location)- - -Paid Time Off Program for vacation,
holiday and sick time*Pension does not apply to Memorial Hospital,
Memorial Hospital East, Alton Memorial or Parkland Health
CenterLegal StatementThe above information on this description has
been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work
performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to
contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all
responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees
assigned to this job.Equal Opportunity Employer Benefits and Legal
StatementBJC Total RewardsAt BJC we're committed to providing you
and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your
physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal
services available first day of the month after hire date
- Disability insurance* paid for by BJC
- Pension Plan*/403(b) Plan funded by BJC
- 401(k) plan with BJC match
- Tuition Assistance available on first day
- BJC Institute for Learning and Development
- Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays
and personal time
- Adoption assistanceTo learn more, go to *Not all benefits apply
to all jobsThe above information on this description has been
designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed
by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be
interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties
and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.Equal
Opportunity Employer
Keywords: BJC HealthCare, St. Louis , Pediatric Nurse Practitioner - PRN - South County, Healthcare , Saint Louis, Missouri
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