APP - Pediatric Nurse Practitioner | Pediatric Surgery
Job Summary
The Pediatric Surgery Nurse Practitioner provides advanced nursing care to infants, children, and adolescents undergoing surgical evaluation and treatment. The NP works in collaboration with pediatric surgeons, anesthesiologists, and multidisciplinary teams to manage preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care, aiming to optimize surgical outcomes and support families.
Qualifications
- Completion of a master’s, postmaster’s, or doctorate from an accredited nurse practitioner program accredited by the Commission on the Collegiate of Nursing Education or National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission.
- If Licensing prior to August 1, 1995, master's degree in nursing is preferred.
- Experience in pediatric surgery, pediatric acute care, or related fields preferred.
- Current licensure as a Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner in each state of practice.
- Current Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) permit to prescribe controlled substances in each state of practice.
- State Controlled Substance License (if required by State)
- Obtains and subsequently maintains required specific competencies and certifications as outlined on privilege form.
Benefits
Sanford offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance.
Practice Details
Join the Sanford Children’s Specialty Clinic Pediatric Surgery Team as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner with Acute Care Certification. This provider would join a team of APPs who provide comprehensive care to pediatric surgical patients across both outpatient and inpatient settings while also being an active participant in the pediatric line team by utilizing ultrasound guidance to obtain vascular access and place PICC lines. This role encompasses caring for children in the NICU, PICU, and on the Pediatric Floors.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate and manage patients in clinic through an autonomous practice.
- Round on inpatient general surgical patients and see inpatient consults.
- Collaborate with pediatric specialists, nutritionists, child life specialists, and social workers.
- Provide family-centered education and psychosocial support.
- Document clinical care accurately and comprehensively in electronic health records.
- Provide on-call coverage outside of regularly scheduled hours.
Benefits
Sanford offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance.