Pediatrics Nurse Practitioner

Nurse Practitioner

Piedmont Healthcare is recruiting for a Nurse Practitioner to join our team at Piedmont Columbus Children's Hospital as a full-time provider.

Job Description

• Examine, evaluate, and treat patients with serious medical conditions, illness, or injuries on the general pediatrics floor as well as our Pediatric Intensive Care Unit.
• Take patient histories, conduct physical examinations, and record data in the patient's medical record.
• Evaluate and treat patients to achieve optimal patient care.
• Collaborate with the on-call physician for the overnight care of the pediatric patient with the physician on call for urgent needs.
• Collaborate with the care team on the floor and the PICU to oversee and participate in the care of the general and intensive pediatric patient.
• Ability to handle cross-cover calls and assist with admissions.
• Communicate clearly the plan of care to the patient's family or caregivers as needed about the pediatric patient's condition or treatment plan.
• Provide overnight care supporting admissions from the Pediatric Emergency Room, the General Pediatric floor, and/or the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit.
• Initiate and/or assist in bedside procedures as directed by the physician to facilitate and expedite patient care.

Benefits

• Generous CME allowance
• Competitive compensation
• 401k with match
• EPIC
• Quality, service, and reputation

Requirements

• 2-3 years of Pediatric or PICU experience with a high degree of clinical judgment
• Licensed as a Nurse and approved to practice as a Nurse Practitioner by the State of Georgia with National Certification