CSH Advance Practice Nurse Fellow - Pediatric Physiatry

CSH Advance Practice Nurse Fellow - Pediatric PhysiatryThe APN fellow is a licensed independent practitioner who is responsible for managing health problems and coordinating health care for children in accordance with professional standards and hospital guidelines. The APN fellow will receive extensive education and training in Pediatric Physiatry Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation for a period of one year, with increasing independence and progression throughout the year. The APN fellow will work collaboratively with other members of the medical staff and interdisciplinary team to provide care to children with special health care needs. The APN fellow provides staff and patient education and is an integral member of the health care team.The Pediatric Physiatry Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation APN Fellowship is an intensive 12 month program designed to provide advanced didactic education with focused clinical experience to prepare the APN to provide optimal care to children with special health care needs such as cerebral palsy, brain injury, and neurodevelopmental conditions. The APN Fellowship Program is integrated with the ACGME Fellowship program in Physiatry at CSH so that APN fellows will receive comparable training and experiences in the first year. The APN fellow will also complete the Rutgers Boggs Center LEND Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disorders Fellowship. The goal of the program is to provide APNs with depth, breadth, volume and intensity of clinical training to collaboratively and independently manage children with special health care needs. Graduates of this APN fellowship will receive a certificate of completion from CSH.Shift: M-F 8a-4pQualifications:Masters or Doctoral degree in nursing, with a minimum 3.5 GPANational board certification as an NPNJ state RN licenseNJ state APN licenseCDS, DEA, and BLSNew graduates will be considered and prior experience as an APN is not necessary. Application will include a narrative statement of interest in this specialty and goals for future professional growth, as well as 3 professional references.Essential Job Functions:Meets expectations of department staff positions as required to meet customer expectationsDemonstrates understanding of diagnosis pertinent medical findings rationale and goals of treatment and medical interventions for patients through practice and written documentationWorks collaboratively with the health care team to meet the comprehensive medical patient care needs, utilizing quality and cost effective methodsAssists in identifying and resolving ethical problems or dilemmas of individuals or systemsRecognizes the need for continuity and completeness of care, above and beyond basic needsCommunicates and incorporates relevant research findings into practice in conjunction with physician and APN preceptorsMaximizes potential of self and colleagues by supporting professional growth and attending training and orientation sessionsMaintains credentials and continuing education according to professional practice standards and relevant statues and regulationsRefers to policies and procedures that guide and support the provision of services to meet customer expectationsDevelops and maintains cooperative relationships with colleagues as well as external contactsMaintains a Joint Protocol specific to their clinical practice area and consults with collaborating physicians as established in the joint protocolCollaborates with the full interdisciplinary team including patients and families and all other areas of the organization to ensure the development and implementation of Patient and Family Centered Care practicesParticipates in team meetings and conferences when available to enhance an interdisciplinary approach to health care deliveryMaintains accurate billingIdentifies knowledge and skill needs through self assessment and ongoing competency evaluation