jobs in Lake Taylor, VA

Nursing Jobs in Lake Taylor, VA

APP - Physician Asst / Nurse Practitioner - Surg Specialty

Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters Norfolk, VA

Summary GENERAL SUMMARY Engages in activities constituting the practice of medicine in collaboration with and under the medical direction, clinical guidance and supervision of a licensed physician. This individual will primarily function within the main hospital when work volumes are high, but will be asked to perform duties in clinics when hospital work volumes are low. This individual will occasionally act as a first assistant in the operating room (OR) when the need arises and collaborate with the OR staff to develop the knowledge, skill, and critical thinking necessary to assist in performing a safe operation. Additional responsibilities include conducting hospital rounds, assisting with OR orders and checks, handling Urgent Care OR transfers, and performing hospital and emergency department consults. Runs clinics independently or under physician supervision. Reports to supervising physician(s) and designated manager. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Performs a wide variety of inpatient and outpatient patient care activities and accommodative services to support the medical practice with effective utilization of healthcare resources. Effectively utilizes healthcare resources and communicates with other members of the healthcare team. Demonstrates excellence in practice characterized by quality patient care and participation in formal and informal patient and staff education. Performs other duties as assigned. LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS Required Licenses and/or Certifications Nurse Practitioner (NP) Current state license as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse. CPR training required and/or must be obtained within 45 days of hire. PALS training obtained and maintained within 90 days of hire. Physician Assistant (PA) Current state license as a Physician Assistant with specialization in Family or Pediatrics. Current National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) certification required. CPR training required and/or must be obtained within 45 days of hire. PALS training obtained and maintained within 90 days of hire. Required to maintain state licensure, certification (NCCPA) for PA only, and educational and employment application requirements as a PA or NP during employment. MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS Required Education and Experience Required to maintain State licensure, certification (NCCPA) for PA only, and educational and employment application requirements as a PA or NP during employment. Preferred Education and Experience Two to three years of Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner experience preferred. Two to three years of Pediatric experience preferred. Previous OR experience preferred. Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Ability to travel locally between hospital and clinics required. WORKING CONDITIONS Expected to work in a patient care environment with minimal exposure to environmental hazards such as, but not limited to, excessive noise, dust, or extremes in temperatures. Exposure to communicable diseases and moderately adverse working conditions due to the need to perform certain patient care activities can be expected. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Click here to view physical requirements.

LPN

Full-time

19 hours ago

Office LPN - Specialty

Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters Norfolk, VA

Summary GENERAL SUMMARY The Specialty Licensed Practical Nurse performs a wide variety of patient care activities and accommodative services to support a defined patient population program or service. Reports to Practice Manager/Supervisor and works in close cooperation with and under the clinical guidance of the practice physician(s). ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Demonstrates excellence in nursing practice characterized by quality patient care and participation in formal and informal patient and staff education. Provides developmentally appropriate psychosocial and clinical care. Performs other duties and tasks as assigned. LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS Current State license as a Licensed Practical Nurse. MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS Professional knowledge of nursing theory and practice. Technical and professional knowledge and skills unique to the business and/or clinical services provided, usually acquired through 3-5 years’ progressive clinical experience in the related specialty preferred. Pediatric experience preferred. CPR Training required and/or must be obtained within 45 days of hire. Must provide record of a completed diploma (or equivalent) or academic transcript for those areas performing complexity testing. WORKING CONDITIONS Expected to work in a patient care environment with minimal exposure to environmental hazards such as, but not limited to, excessive noise, dust, or extremes in temperatures. Exposure to communicable diseases and moderately adverse working conditions due to the need to perform certain patient care activities can be expected. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Click here to view physical requirements. Additional Information CHKDHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law - click here for more information Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, gender identity, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. If assistance is needed, please reach out to us at TalentTeam@chkd.org