Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner, ED & I/P Psychiatry
Children's National Hospital
Summary
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.
Job description
About the Role
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.
What You'll Bring
- Master's or Doctoral degree as Advanced Practice Nurse from an accredited University and eligibility for medical staff credentialing (Required)
- Minimum of 0 years of experience as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (Required)
- Strong knowledge of clinical specialty and services
- Demonstrates clinical leadership skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) licensure in the state(s) of clinical practice (Required)
- CDS and DEA in state(s) of clinical practice
- BLS certified (Required)
Functional Accountabilities
- Assess, diagnose, monitor and promote clinical status of each patient utilizing evidenced based practice and medical knowledge
- Develops appropriate plan of care
- Writes patient care orders, prescribes therapy, and provides necessary home care orders as needed
- Identifies significant changes in patient status using physical exam, lab values, diagnostic tests, and patient/family input
- Differentiates between normal and abnormal findings
- Performs procedures as needed after obtaining appropriate credentialing
- Participates in and leads multidisciplinary patient care and planning conferences
- Is a clinical resource for patient, parents and the interdisciplinary team
- Communicates and escalates clinical/administrative issues as appropriate
- Collaborates with nursing, medicine, and other members of the healthcare team to regularly ensure quality patient care
- Serves as a clinical preceptor to APRN or PA students
- Acts as a clinical resource for staff in patient care issues
- Provides formal/informal educational presentation to staff on areas of expertise
- Participates in quality improvement work for the department
Requirements
- Master's or Doctoral degree as Advanced Practice Nurse from an accredited University and eligibility for medical staff credentialing
- Minimum of 0 years of experience as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
- Strong knowledge of clinical specialty and services
- Demonstrates clinical leadership skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) licensure in the state(s) of clinical practice
- CDS and DEA in state(s) of clinical practice
- BLS certified
Benefits
- Comprehensive health coverage
- Prescription services
- Infertility services
- Transgender health services
- Paid time off
- Sick leave
- Holidays
- 401(k) plan
- Healthcare spending accounts
- Dependent care spending accounts
- Life insurance
- AD&D insurance
- Long-term disability coverage
- Tuition assistance
- Fitness resources
- Employee assistance program
- Commuter benefits
Company overview
Children's National Hospital is a premier pediatric healthcare institution located in Washington, D.C., recognized as one of the top children's hospitals in the United States. Founded in 1870, it serves as the region's primary pediatric academic medical center, providing comprehensive care across all pediatric specialties. The hospital operates a 323-bed facility and offers advanced medical services including neonatal intensive care, pediatric surgery, oncology, cardiology, and neurology. As an academic medical center affiliated with the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Children's National is deeply involved in pediatric research, medical education, and clinical innovation. The institution is particularly renowned for its Sheikh Zayed Institute for Pediatric Surgical Innovation and its leadership in pediatric genomics and precision medicine. Children's National consistently ranks among the top pediatric hospitals nationally, with specialties in cancer, cardiology, neurology, and neonatology receiving particular recognition for excellence in patient care and outcomes.