Nurse Practitioner - Pediatric ICU - Pediatrics Clinical Nurse Specialist

Nurse Practitioner - Pediatric ICU

Position Description

Provides primary care as part of a health care team in an ambulatory setting in a particular discipline. Provides patient education and counseling as well as physical assessment. May participate in teaching programs for students and other student residents. Work is performed under usual clinic conditions and requires a high degree of contact with patients, families, and other clinic personnel and outside professionals. Some positions in the classification require travel to outreach clinics and home visits, and participation in educational efforts and special programs that occur outside of normal working hours.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in nursing
• Recognition as an Acute Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (or eligible) by the Texas State Board of Nurse Examiners
• Current CPR / BLS for the Healthcare Provider, and current PALS certification.
• Previous CPNP- AC experience in a PICU preferred but will accept new graduates.
• 3 years (minimum) experience as a RN in the PICU.

Required Qualifications

Graduated from an approved accredited nursing program; current RN license in the State of Texas or have the ability to transfer your license to Texas. Certification as a Nurse Practitioner in the appropriate nursing specialty from an approved certification program as recognized by the Texas State Board of Nurse Examiners. Recognition by the Texas Board of Nurse Examiners as an Advance Practitioner.