Nurse Practitioner II / PICU
Location: Los Angeles, California US
This position is no longer open.
Requisition Number:
39060
Position Title:
External Description:
The Nurse Practitioner II in the PICU is an advanced practice nurse who provides nursing and medical services to patients, emphasizing health promotion and disease prevention, as well as the diagnosis and management of acute and chronic diseases. Responsibilities include ordering, conducting and interpreting appropriate diagnostic and laboratory tests; prescription of pharmacologic agents and treatments and non-pharmacologic therapies in a cost efficient manner. Works autonomously as well as in collaboration with a variety of individuals to diagnose and manage clients’ health care problems. Serves as health care resource, interdisciplinary consultant and patient advocate. Demonstrates commitment to a patient and family focused model of care. Employee will follow applicable policies and procedures in handling supplies, pharmaceuticals, and equipment.
Qualifications: Minimum three years acute pediatric experience as an NP required..
License, Registration or Certification Required: Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner Program approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing for “hold out as a Nurse Practitioner” as defined in Section 1482, Nurse Practice Act, Business and Professional Code. Current California Registered Nurse License and current certification as a Nurse Practitioner. National certification as appropriate - preferred. Eligible for Furnishing License - preferred.
City:
Los Angeles
State:
California
Community / Marketing Title:
Nurse Practitioner II / PICU
Company Profile:
Children's Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit institution that provides pediatric health care and helps our patients more than half a million times each year in a setting designed just for their needs. Our history began in 1901 in a small house on the corner of Alpine and Castelar Streets (now Hill St. in Chinatown) and today our medical experts offer more than 350 pediatric specialty programs and services to meet the needs of our patients.
EEO Employer Verbiage:
EOE/Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans
Location_formattedLocationLong:
Los Angeles, California US
Job Number:
29207