Temporary Nurse Practitioner, Aerodigestive Center

Key Responsibilities:

• Providing patient care coordination, education, and evaluation of care needs for Aerodigestive Center patients in the outpatient setting
• Partnering with physicians, nurse practitioners, staff nurses, administrative support staff, and multidisciplinary team members (including pulmonary, ORL, SLPs, dietitians) to provide direct team based and independent patient care in the outpatient clinic setting.
• Providing care coordination by maintaining frequent contact with patients and families between clinic visits including acting as triage contact for patient phone calls and questions as needed, coordinating diagnostic studies and procedures and communicating with referring providers.
• Ensuring appropriate follow up and care coordination is in place after clinic.
• Participating in team meetings, assisting with ordering medications and medical supplies, interfacing with insurance and DME companies, participating in quality improvement projects and research.

• Working 40 hours per week, four 10-hour days for approximately 6 months, no weekend/evening/or call

Minimum Qualifications
Education:

• Master of Science in Nursing

Experience:

• 1-3 years of pediatric Nurse Practitioner experience or new NP graduates with strong inpatient pediatric RN experience preferred.

Licensure/ Certifications:

• MA licensure as an Advanced Practice Nurse PNP or FNP