Nurse Practitioner - Pediatrics
Saint Charles Hospital
Port Jefferson, NY
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Nurse Practitioner - Pediatrics

Overview Welcome to Catholic Health Physician Partners. Our network of physicians have been a vital part of improving the health of Long Islanders for decades. We take great pride in being a physician-led, patient-centered organization. That means every member of our team is dedicated to creating an environment of care for our patients that is safe and represents the highest level of services available in our community. A top priority for Catholic Health Physician Partners is to create a forward-thinking, modern health care delivery model for Long Island patients that focuses on keeping them healthy throughout the continuum of their lives. We provide them with access to clinical expertise and the latest, most innovative technologies and treatments. Our physicians see each patient as an individual, not as a disease or list of symptoms. We want our patients to feel heard and fully cared for by their providers. Catholic Health Physician Partners is committed to helping them live their best lives. We know our patients. We know their families. We know their communities because we live in them too. For patients seeking a strong and lasting partnership with their physician-one built on trust, dedication and compassion-there's no better choice than Catholic Health Physician Partners. * Avni Thakore, MD, FACC, Catholic Health Physician Partners medical group President Job Details Responsibilities: * Applies basic professional practice knowledge and skills appropriate for practice setting. Communicates effectively, both verbally and in documentation. * Demonstrates critical thinking in all areas of professional practice. * Learns to incorporate acceptable standards of professional practice as well as business unit and health system's goals to improve patient safety, quality, and satisfaction. * Formulates a plan of care that considers individual patient needs. * Demonstrates initiative and seeks formal and informal opportunities to improve clinical practice. Seeks guidance and asks questions to continuously improve professional practice. * Builds relationships with patients, families, and colleagues. Identifies ethical situations within patient care or within the workplace and seeks assistance. * Professionally accepts assignments that gradually increase patient load and complexity. * Actively engages in clinical development of all members of the healthcare team. * Requests opportunities to learn advanced professional practice techniques from senior healthcare team members. * Seeks, accepts, and utilizes performance feedback from peers, preceptors, and unit/department Leaders as a learning opportunity and to improve practice. * Demonstrates enthusiasm for continuous learning and identifies and creates a plan for the continuation of learning and development. * Identifies patient and family needs for education and provides basic education to support the episode of care. * Seeks professional development and involvement through membership in a professional organization and/or reading professional literature on a regular basis. * Demonstrates a basic knowledge of research, how it affects practice and who/what resources are available to assist with evidence-based practice by asking questions, demonstrating interest, participating in journal clubs. * Clinical practice demonstrates knowledge of how quality and innovation impacts patient satisfaction, safety, and clinical quality outcomes. * Identifies opportunities for improvement in the clinical area. * Demonstrates the ability to communicate clearly and effectively with all members of the health care team. Begins to demonstrate awareness of cultural diversity, horizontal violence, and impairment in the health professions. * Cares for patients and self by supporting safety in the workplace. * Demonstrates accountability for professional development that improves the quality of professional practice and the quality of patient care. * Makes recommendations for the improvement of clinical care and the health of the workplace and welcomes and participates in change initiatives. * Leads by investing and building healthy relationships among colleagues and other disciplines. Shows the ability to set priorities. * Begins to serve as an engaged member of a team supporting colleagues in service to patients and families and may participate in task forces or other initiatives Education and Certifications: Education and Certifications: * The Pediatric Nursing Certification Board (PNCB) * Primary Care Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (CPNP-PC) The American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) * Family Nurse Practitioner Certification (FNP-BC) * Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Certification (PPCNP-BC) The American Academy of Nurse Practitioners National Certification Board (AANPCB) * Family Nurse Practitioner Certification (FNP) * NP - Completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program, current RN license and current AANP or ANCC certification * BLS/ACLS/AED training required and accepted from only 2 organizations: * American Heart Association American Red Cross - BLS/ACLS for Healthcare Providers (CPR & AED) Program * No online programs from any organization will be accepted. * * NP - Completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program, current RN license and current AANP or ANCC certification * BLS/ACLS/AED training required and accepted from only 2 organizations: * American Heart Association American Red Cross - BLS/ACLS for Healthcare Providers (CPR & AED) Program * No online programs from any organization will be accepted. Salary Range USD $66.55 - USD $89.37 /Hr. At Catholic Health, your well-being comes first, with comprehensive compensation and benefits; our offerings go beyond the basics. In addition to multiple medical plans, life insurance, generous paid time off and flexible spending accounts, we offer substantial tuition reimbursement, an employer funded pension plan and several savings plan options for your future.