Advanced Practice Provider

Schedule: 5 x 8 schedule, 8:00am - 5:00pm

Purpose Statement/Position Summary The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) for the Ambulatory Otolaryngology (ENT) Clinic delivers comprehensive, patient-centered care in collaboration with a multidisciplinary healthcare team. This role prioritizes direct patient care while actively contributing to divisional quality improvement initiatives and the enhancement of clinical outcomes. Additionally, the APP supports orientation efforts and provides education to patients, families, and team members to promote understanding and engagement in care. APP patient coverage may require, regularly scheduled days and occasional weekends.

The APP is responsible for consultations and medical management of patients referred to Otolaryngology from Primary Care Practitioners; as well as the care of pre-op and post-op and Tracheostomy patients.

Required Minimum Qualifications/Work Experience:

• Enhanced knowledge of pediatric patient care principles, and ability to manage specialty patient care and emergencies by prioritizing patient care acuity and tasks, collaborating with entire care team critically, comprehensively both verbally and in writing. Demonstrates professionalism; approachable, enthusiastic, and committed to educating both providers and patients/families.
• Pediatric NP with at least 2 years of inpatient experience (ICU experience desirable).

Preferred

• Bilingual/Spanish speaking.

Education/Licensure/Certification Required :

• Master's Degree from an accredited college or university
• PA - Physician Assistant State License or NP - Nurse Practitioner License
• DEA - Drug Enforcement Administration
• American Health Association BLS - Basic Life Support & PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
• NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation Provider (NICCU only)

Certification (NP) Required

• Pediatric Nurse-Practitioner Acute-Care OR DUAL
• Pediatric Nurse-Practitioner Primary-care
• Family Nurse-Practitioner (Post-Master’s Pediatric Preferred)
• Neonatal Nurse-Practitioner (NICCU Only)