Pediatrics Nurse Practitioner

A job description

Join a dynamic inpatient facility in Lubbock, Texas, as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, specializing in pediatric surgery. This locum tenens opportunity involves comprehensive inpatient care, with a combination of regular and on-call hours. A preference for candidates with "clean files" is essential to expedite credentialing and ensure a prompt start date.

Key Details - Assignment Type: Locum Tenens- Setting: Hospital- Start Date: As soon as credentialing is complete, ideally by August- Schedule: Inpatient shifts with flexibility; 3-4 shifts per week or full-time. Shifts from 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM or night beeper call 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM with 24-hour weekend coverage required.- Patient Population: Pediatric - Location: Lubbock, TX- Stipends: Housing options are available for non-local candidates

Benefits - Weekly direct deposit- Malpractice insurance with tail coverage- Supportive credentialing assistance- Lodging and mileage reimbursement (if applicable)

Job Responsibilities - Provide comprehensive healthcare services to pediatric surgical patients.- Participate in day and night call coverage, responding promptly to beeper calls.- Handle patient encounters and ensure high-quality care delivery.

Qualifications - Active license and current CV- DEA certification required- Board Certified (BC)- Certifications in BLS, ACLS, ATLS, and PALS are mandatory- Ability to perform efficiently in a Level 1 Trauma pediatric facility

Working Hours - Day shift: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM in-house- Night shift: 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM on-call with a 10-minute response time

Skills - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills- Proficient in pediatric inpatient care and emergency response- Ability to work independently and within a team- Adept at handling a high volume of patient encounters per shift