Pediatric Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner

1 month ago

San Diego, California, United States Rady Children's Hospital Full time
About Rady Children's Hospital-San Diego

Rady Children's Hospital-San Diego is a leading nonprofit, 511-bed pediatric-care facility dedicated to excellence in care, research, and teaching. As the region's only designated pediatric trauma center and a major pediatric clinical research center, we are committed to advancing pediatric health care and providing compassionate care to our community's children.

Pediatric Palliative Care Program

The Pediatric Palliative care program at Rady Children's includes a mix of physicians, nurses, social workers, and chaplains providing consult-based service with an inpatient consult, outpatient, and community presence. Our team focuses on quality of life, goals of care, symptom management and intervention, and provider-child-family communication with an emphasis on child voice.

Job Responsibilities
  • Deliver comprehensive palliative care to pediatric patients.
  • Utilize current research and evidence-based decision making in all clinical practice.
  • Engage as a proactive member of the interdisciplinary palliative care team to offer holistic care that addresses patients' multifaceted needs.
  • Collaborate in educational and research initiatives to advance the practice of pediatric palliative care.
  • Demonstrate innovative and visionary leadership to enhance nursing practice, patient safety, and the patient and family experience.
Professional Support and Growth

We believe in nurturing the strength and resilience of our staff with a robust professional support network. You will have access to continuing education, and leadership development opportunities, ensuring growth in both personal and professional realms. At Rady Children's, your advancement and well-being are paramount, as you care for those who look to us for hope and healing.

Required Qualifications
  • Master's of Nursing Degree or equivalent.
  • Completion of a Post-Master's Nurse Practitioner program with a focus in pediatrics or primary care.
  • Minimum of 5 years of recent clinical nursing experience in pediatrics, with experience in palliative care.
  • Extensive knowledge and recent experience with complex pediatric or palliative patients.
  • Resilience in handling significant psychological and emotional stress related to chronic or life-limiting illness.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of health professional resources, community services, and resources relating to the pediatric population.
  • Proven ability to deliver culturally sensitive care and advocate for diverse children and families.
  • Recognized ability as a change agent, problem solver, critical thinker, and team builder.
  • Demonstrated innovation and visionary leadership in nursing practice and patient care.
  • Adept at leading, teaching, mentoring, and being a role model within the interprofessional health team.
  • BLS for Health Providers (AHA).
  • California RN License.
  • NP Furnishing, CA.
  • Nurse Practitioner, CA.
  • Ped Adv Life Support Prov(AHA).
  • NPI - National Provider Identifier.
  • Completion of a mandatory RCHSD critical care NP orientation.
  • National NP certification, obtained within 6 months of employment.
  • Successfully complete the credentialing process through Medical Staff Services.

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