Pediatric Nurse Practitioner- Infectious Disease

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The Pediatric Infectious Disease division is a dynamic program that includes nine physicians and one nurse practitioner, and boasts a strong collaborative approach where clinical practice, decision-making, and sub-sub-specialty interests are encouraged. The Pediatric Infectious Disease program cares for children with acute and chronic infectious disorders in the greater area of Minnesota and western Wisconsin, as well as those from eastern North Dakota and northern Iowa.

We are seeking a well-rounded Pediatric Nurse Practitioner to join our dedicated team. The Pediatric Infectious Disease group practices at Children's Minnesota's two hospital-based sites in Minneapolis and St. Paul. These sites include large neonatal and pediatric ICUs and a large and growing Cardiovascular ICU with a heart transplant program.

Additionally, Children's is home to Minnesota's primary perinatal and pediatric HIV care program.

Key Responsibilities:

The primary responsibility of the provider will be inpatient care with some outpatient follow-up and ongoing care for patients with a broad variety of acute and chronic infectious conditions. Work collaboratively with talented hospitalist medicine and emergency medicine providers, along with a full complement of pediatric medical and surgical specialists. Additional partners include a robust Immunology program, which includes two physicians and one nurse practitioner.

Program Development:

Each clinician actively works to advance overall care provided by the Children's Pediatric Infection Disease team through involvement and participation in quality improvement efforts, projects, research, journal review, continuing education, interprofessional education and presentations, and conferences.

EDUCATION/LICENSE REQUIREMENTS:

• Current RN license and Advanced Practice Registered Nurse license through the Minnesota Board of Nursing
• Completion of a pediatric nurse practitioner program with a Master of Nursing Degree or a Doctorate of Nursing Practice.
• Specialized training: Post Graduate Fellowship or Certificate program in Infectious Disease.
• Current CPR- BLS for Healthcare Providers by the American Heart Association.

Physical Demands

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The posted salary represents a market competitive range based on salary survey benchmark data for similar roles in the local or national market. When determining individual pay rates, we carefully consider a wide range of factors including but not limited to market indicators for the specific role, the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate, internal equity and organizational needs.

In addition to your salary, this position may be eligible for medical, dental, vision, retirement, and other fringe benefits. Positions that require night, weekend or on-call work may be eligible for shift differentials or premium pay.

All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of an occupational health assessment, drug screen, background investigation, and compliance with the U.S. Government Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification.

Children's Minnesota is proud to be an equal opportunity employer whose staff is representative of its community and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, creed, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.