Pediatric Endocrinology APP-Levine Children's Hospital

Pediatric Endocrinology APP-Levine Children’s Hospital

Must have or be eligible for a DEA license.
Approved to practice as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in the state one works.
Eligible for prescriptive authority application through the Board of Nursing or Medical Board in NC required.
BLS for Healthcare Provider and PALS required with expiration date greater than 90 days from date of beginning practice.
Master’s degree or Doctor of Nursing Practice required for Nurse Practitioners.
Family nurse practitioner or pediatric nurse practitioner required.
Graduate from an accredited Physician Assistant program required; master’s degree preferred.

Performs initial and periodic medical history, physical examinations, and daily assessments.
Records findings of examinations, assessments and plan of care.
Writes appropriate prescriptions and administers medications.
Orders and interprets laboratory and radiology examinations.
Determines treatment plan for patient.
Documents all patient encounters, records observations, interventions, and actions in a medically appropriate manner on the patient’s medical record.
Demonstrates appropriate critical thinking, interpersonal skills and the ability to prioritize and concentrate.
Acts as a patient advocate for the population served.
Attends, participates and contributes to group/practice meetings and development of policies and procedures when requested.

Experience in pediatrics and/or endocrinology is preferred for Nurse Practitioners.
Acute care board certification is not required but welcome to apply for Nurse Practitioners.
Certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants preferred for Physician Assistants.