Nurse Practitioner / Ped Surgery Department

Join an International Leader in Pediatrics. Childrens Hospital Los Angeles is a special place where children have been cared for and cured for more than 100 years. Our hospital has become one of the world's top pediatric facilities, acknowledged throughout the United States and around the world for our leadership in pediatric and adolescent health.With its "Magnet Recognition" for Nursing Excellence, the American Nursing Credentialing Center has made "official" what so many of our patient families, and those within the profession, have come to know - that this hospital is very, very special place, and its nurses are, too. An advanced practice nurse who provides nursing care to pediatric trauma surgical patients in both the inpatient and outpatient settings emphasizing health promotion and disease prevention, as well as the diagnosis and management of pre and post surgical care. Services include, but are not limited to, conducting and interpreting diagnostic and laboratory tests, prescription of pharmacologic agents, treatments and nonpharmacologic therapies in a cost efficient manner. Works autonomously as well as in collaboration with a variety of individuals to diagnose and manage patient's health care problems. Serves as a health care resource, consultant, and patient advocate. Demonstrates commitment to a patient and family focused model of care. Must be flexible and adaptable to change. Provides the overall coordination and care for trauma patients through admission to outpatient clinic. A minimum of 3 years of NP experience is required. If you are interested in working with the very best physicians, surgeons and nurses, in a place where kids come first please visit our website www.childrenshospitalla.org and apply-on line. To Apply for this position, please CLICK HERE