Pediatric Anesthesia APP - Acute Care Certification Required

NORTON CHILDREN'S ANESTHESIOLOGY, AFFILIATED WITH THE UOFL SCHOOL OF MEDICINE and part of Norton Children's Medical Group in Louisville, Kentucky, is recruiting for a nurse practitioner, with acute care training, to join its growing practice. This position will work primarily in the pediatric sedation department.

• Job Responsibilities:
  • The APP-Peds Acute provides healthcare to pediatric patients with an emphasis on disease prevention, health promotion, health maintenance and supportive care.
  • The APP-Peds Acute works independently, as well as collaboratively, to diagnose, prescribe treatment, manage and evaluate patient care.
  • The APP-Peds Acute functions as an educator, healthcare resource, interdisciplinary consultant and patient advocate.

• Requirements:
  • Collaborative/Supervisory Agreement as required and in alignment with state and board regulatory statutes
  • Valid DEA number and KASPER registration if prescribing controlled substances
  • Maintains appropriate scope of practice within population

• Master Degree in Nursing
• National Nurse Practitioner (NNP) AND Nurse Practitioner (NP) AND Registered Nurse (RN)

• Doctorate Degree in Nursing