(NP) Nurse Practitioner: Rady Children's Hospital - San Diego

Rady Children's Hospital - San Diego, ranked by Parent Magazine as one of the 25 best children's hospitals in the country, has embarked upon one of the most amazing and ambitious new projects in our 55-year history - a new Patient Care Pavilion scheduled to open in the Fall of 2010.

As the region's only pediatric trauma center and the only area hospital dedicated solely to pediatric care, we are committed to creating a stronger future for children in San Diego and everywhere.

Join Rady Children's and reach new heights in your career!

JOB SUMMARY:

(NP) Nurse Practitioner

This is a Casual position with an assignment length of approximately 6 months.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Nurse Practitioner provides comprehensive physical assessment, treatment, psychosocial support, referral, and health education children and families in clinical, school, and in-home settings. The Nurse Practitioner functions as a primary care provider, clinical leader, educator, researcher and consultant and works with supervision of a physician. The Nurse Practitioner supports the philosophies of the department of nursing as well as the medical staff.

MINMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Current California Registered Nurse

Current California Nurse Practitioner license

Current CPR certification (Issued by American Heart Association or Red Cross provider)

Certification: Nurse Practitioner, National (w/in 1 year of employment)

Furnishing number, State of California (w/in 1 year of employment)

DEA number, Federal (w/in 1 year of employment)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Two years experience in clinical nursing with emphasis in specialty area

Experience in specialty area as a Nurse Practitioner

Formal in-service education and/or lecturing skills

Master of Science degree

EOE/M/F/D/V