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Pediatric Nurse Practitioner - Pediatric Anesthesiology

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner - Pediatric Anesthesiology

Phoenix Children'sPhoenix, Arizona
30+ days ago
Job description

When you join the healthcare team at Phoenix Childrenâ€s, youâ€ll see the world of medicine through the eyes of a child. Youâ€ll be amazed by something new every day, inspired by the capabilities and expertise of your co-workers, and youâ€ll be able to transform your professional ambitions into reality. Here, you can be part of a growing system that will never outgrow its sense of joy, purpose, or discovery. Grow with us.Â

Weâ€re looking for lifelong learners who transform curiosity into discovery to join us in an inspiring place—filled with hope, positivity, support, and compassion.Â

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner - Pediatric Anesthesiology

Phoenix Childrenâ€s is seeking a talented, energetic, and team-oriented Pediatric Nurse Practitioner to join the Division of Anesthesia.Â

Job Duties :

  • Perform and document the pre-anesthesia assessment and evaluation of the patient.Â
  • Review, request, and order laboratory / diagnostic studies.Â
  • Obtain informed consent for anesthesia and related services.Â
  • Select, obtain, order, and administer preanesthetic medication or treatment.Â
  • Develop an anesthesia care plan with coordination from Anesthesiologist.Â
  • Perform and document the post-anesthesia assessment and evaluation of the patient.
  • Document accurately on the pre- and post- anesthesia record.Â
  • Reports any anesthesia complications via proper reporting structures and obtains consultations and follow-up for patient safety.Â
  • Facilitate emergence and recovery from anesthesia by evaluating patient response, and selecting, ordering, and administering medications, fluids, and ventilator support to maintain patient stability during transfer.Â
  • Initiate and administer post-anesthesia pharmacological or fluid support of the cardiovascular system.Â
  • Initiate and administer respiratory support to ensure adequate ventilation and oxygenation in the post anesthesia period.Â
  • Evaluate the patientâ€s response to anesthesia and surgery; take appropriate corrective action during the post anesthesia period.Â
  • Provide post anesthesia follow-up evaluation and care.Â
  • Implement consultation with acute pain management when needed.Â
  • Manage emergency situations by assessing, stabilizing, and determining disposition of patients, including providing airway management, administration of emergency drugs and fluids, and using basic and advanced cardiac life support techniques.Â
  • Provides expert clinical care, education, consultation, advocacy, research, leadership and mentorship.
  • Promotes the advancement of the nursing profession at Phoenix Childrenâ€s and the community-at-large. This may include publication, participation in professional organizations and providing educational support to the nursing staff.
  • Collaborates and coordinates care with medical team to deliver evidenced-based care and establish best practices in clinical care.Â
  • Conducts and participates in research.
  • Meets the medical staff's allied health practitioners' core measures of performance related to patient care, medical knowledge, practice-based learning and improvement, interpersonal communication skills, professionalism, and system-based practice.
  • Participates in the education of anesthesia trainees and airway learners from other departments.
  • Performs job functions adhering to service principles with customer service focus of innovation, service excellence and teamwork to provide the highest quality care and service to our patients, families, co-workers and others.

Qualifications :

  • Nurse Practitioner experience, preferably with an OR or Pre-op / PACU background.
  • Current BLS certification for Healthcare Provider from the American Heart Association or obtained by start date.
  • Current State of Arizona certification as a Nurse Practitioner or obtained by start date.
  • National board certification to match area of education.
  • Masterâ€s or Doctorate degree from an Accreditation Commission for Nursing (ACEN) and / or Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) accredited graduate school of nursing in Pediatric Acute care, Pediatric primary care or Family Medicine.
  • Candidates interested in applying for this position should send resumes to : Â

    Chastity Jensen

    APP Talent Acquisition PartnerÂ

    Phoenix Childrenâ€sÂ

    Or apply online :

    Phoenix Childrenâ€s offers an outstanding work environment, a competitive compensation / benefits package including paid malpractice insurance coverage, paid time off, and access to CME including a professional development course through UptoDate.