Children's National Medical Center
Advanced Practice Provider- Advanced Lung Disease, Pulmonary Hypertension and Lu
Children's National Medical Center, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Overview
Advanced Practice Providers (APP) are Nurse Practitioners (NP), Physician Assistants (PA), or Clinical Nurse Specialists (CNS). The APP is credentialed by the medical staff and functions within their scope of practice in their jurisdiction and in accordance with organizational medical staff bylaws. They provide evidenced-based care for the management of patients, including assessment, implementation and evaluation of a detailed plan of care with diagnostic and therapeutic interventions. The APP delivers age-appropriate, family-centered care and supports discharge planning in collaboration with other disciplines. The APP initiates, participates in, and collaborates with divisional and organizational multidisciplinary staff to support evidence-based education, quality improvement, and research. They participate in professional and organizational activities that contribute to patient care improvement, the scientific knowledge base of advanced practice, program operation, and individual professional development. The APP provides leadership within their clinical area through participation in division projects and mentorship, and represents advanced practice in department and organization-wide initiatives. Responsibilities
Functional Accountabilities Clinical: Assesses, diagnoses, and monitors clinical status of each patient using evidence-based practice and medical knowledge. Develops appropriate plan of care. Writes patient care orders, prescribes therapy, and provides necessary home care orders as needed. Identifies significant changes in patient status using physical exam, labs, diagnostics, and patient/family input. Differentiates between normal and abnormal findings. Performs procedures as needed after credentialing. Participates in and/or leads multidisciplinary patient care. Acts as a clinical resource for patient, family, and the interdisciplinary team. Communicates and escalates clinical/administrative issues appropriately. Collaborates with nursing, medicine, and other team members to ensure quality patient care. Administrative: Serves as a clinical preceptor to NP, CNS, or PA students. Acts as a clinical resource for staff in patient care issues. Presents formal/informal educational content to staff on areas of expertise. Participates in and leads quality improvement initiatives within the department. Qualifications
Minimum Education Master's Degree for Nurse Practitioner or Doctoral degree as a Nurse Practitioner from an accredited program with eligibility for medical staff credentialing. Master's or Doctoral degree for Physician Assistant from an accredited program with eligibility for medical staff credentialing. Master's or Doctorate degree in the clinical specialty area for Clinical Nurse Specialist with eligibility for medical staff credentialing (Required). Minimum Work Experience 0 years minimum of experience as an Advanced Practice Provider (Required). Required Skills/Knowledge Strong knowledge of clinical specialty and services. Demonstrates clinical leadership skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Required Licenses and Certifications APRN/Nurse Practitioner: Licensure in the state(s) of clinical practice; CDS; DEA (Required) or Physician Assistant: Licensure in the state(s) of clinical practice; CDS; DEA (Required) or APRN Clinical Nurse Specialist: Licensure in the state(s) of clinical practice; if prescribing controlled substances: CDS and DEA (Required) or Nurse Practitioner: Active national certification (PNCB, ANCC, or AANPCB) and BLS (Required) or Physician Assistant: Active national certification (NCCPA) and BLS (Required) or Clinical Nurse Specialist: Active national certification by ANCC and BLS (Required). Note:
Other required items may be listed by the organization and credentialing requirements must be met. Basic Life Support BLS for Healthcare Provider (Required). Organizational Accountabilities
Organizational Accountabilities (Staff) and Organizational Commitment/Identification Anticipate and respond to customer needs; follow up until needs are met. Escalate to management/leadership if needed to ensure concerns are heard and addressed. Teamwork/Communication Demonstrates collaborative and respectful behavior; partners with all team members to achieve goals; receptive to others’ ideas and opinions. Performance Improvement/Problem-solving Contributes to a positive work environment; demonstrates flexibility; identifies opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processes; makes appropriate decisions with sound judgment. Cost Management/Financial Responsibility Uses resources efficiently; manages financial resources and ensures accuracy of billing practices. Safety Escalates unsafe behavior or performance; continually verifies information needed for decision making; resolves uncertainty with expert resources; promotes safety for patients, families, visitors and staff; maintains careful attention to important details. Location and Status
Primary Location : District of Columbia-Washington Work Locations : CN Hospital (Main Campus); 111 Michigan Avenue NW; Washington, 20010 Job : Advanced Practice Clinician Organization : Heart Institute Position Status : R (Regular) - FT - Full-Time Job Posting : Aug 8, 2025, 4:38:13 PM Full-Time Salary Range : 105684.8 - 176155.2
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Advanced Practice Providers (APP) are Nurse Practitioners (NP), Physician Assistants (PA), or Clinical Nurse Specialists (CNS). The APP is credentialed by the medical staff and functions within their scope of practice in their jurisdiction and in accordance with organizational medical staff bylaws. They provide evidenced-based care for the management of patients, including assessment, implementation and evaluation of a detailed plan of care with diagnostic and therapeutic interventions. The APP delivers age-appropriate, family-centered care and supports discharge planning in collaboration with other disciplines. The APP initiates, participates in, and collaborates with divisional and organizational multidisciplinary staff to support evidence-based education, quality improvement, and research. They participate in professional and organizational activities that contribute to patient care improvement, the scientific knowledge base of advanced practice, program operation, and individual professional development. The APP provides leadership within their clinical area through participation in division projects and mentorship, and represents advanced practice in department and organization-wide initiatives. Responsibilities
Functional Accountabilities Clinical: Assesses, diagnoses, and monitors clinical status of each patient using evidence-based practice and medical knowledge. Develops appropriate plan of care. Writes patient care orders, prescribes therapy, and provides necessary home care orders as needed. Identifies significant changes in patient status using physical exam, labs, diagnostics, and patient/family input. Differentiates between normal and abnormal findings. Performs procedures as needed after credentialing. Participates in and/or leads multidisciplinary patient care. Acts as a clinical resource for patient, family, and the interdisciplinary team. Communicates and escalates clinical/administrative issues appropriately. Collaborates with nursing, medicine, and other team members to ensure quality patient care. Administrative: Serves as a clinical preceptor to NP, CNS, or PA students. Acts as a clinical resource for staff in patient care issues. Presents formal/informal educational content to staff on areas of expertise. Participates in and leads quality improvement initiatives within the department. Qualifications
Minimum Education Master's Degree for Nurse Practitioner or Doctoral degree as a Nurse Practitioner from an accredited program with eligibility for medical staff credentialing. Master's or Doctoral degree for Physician Assistant from an accredited program with eligibility for medical staff credentialing. Master's or Doctorate degree in the clinical specialty area for Clinical Nurse Specialist with eligibility for medical staff credentialing (Required). Minimum Work Experience 0 years minimum of experience as an Advanced Practice Provider (Required). Required Skills/Knowledge Strong knowledge of clinical specialty and services. Demonstrates clinical leadership skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Required Licenses and Certifications APRN/Nurse Practitioner: Licensure in the state(s) of clinical practice; CDS; DEA (Required) or Physician Assistant: Licensure in the state(s) of clinical practice; CDS; DEA (Required) or APRN Clinical Nurse Specialist: Licensure in the state(s) of clinical practice; if prescribing controlled substances: CDS and DEA (Required) or Nurse Practitioner: Active national certification (PNCB, ANCC, or AANPCB) and BLS (Required) or Physician Assistant: Active national certification (NCCPA) and BLS (Required) or Clinical Nurse Specialist: Active national certification by ANCC and BLS (Required). Note:
Other required items may be listed by the organization and credentialing requirements must be met. Basic Life Support BLS for Healthcare Provider (Required). Organizational Accountabilities
Organizational Accountabilities (Staff) and Organizational Commitment/Identification Anticipate and respond to customer needs; follow up until needs are met. Escalate to management/leadership if needed to ensure concerns are heard and addressed. Teamwork/Communication Demonstrates collaborative and respectful behavior; partners with all team members to achieve goals; receptive to others’ ideas and opinions. Performance Improvement/Problem-solving Contributes to a positive work environment; demonstrates flexibility; identifies opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processes; makes appropriate decisions with sound judgment. Cost Management/Financial Responsibility Uses resources efficiently; manages financial resources and ensures accuracy of billing practices. Safety Escalates unsafe behavior or performance; continually verifies information needed for decision making; resolves uncertainty with expert resources; promotes safety for patients, families, visitors and staff; maintains careful attention to important details. Location and Status
Primary Location : District of Columbia-Washington Work Locations : CN Hospital (Main Campus); 111 Michigan Avenue NW; Washington, 20010 Job : Advanced Practice Clinician Organization : Heart Institute Position Status : R (Regular) - FT - Full-Time Job Posting : Aug 8, 2025, 4:38:13 PM Full-Time Salary Range : 105684.8 - 176155.2
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