Job Description
Children's National Hospital is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider (NP, PA or RN/CNS) to cover nights for the Pulmonology Division. This is an outstanding opportunity for a seasoned or newly credentialed provider to join one of the top pediatric teaching hospitals in the world.
Ranked as one of the top programs in the nation by U.S. News & World Report for pulmonology and lung surgery, our program provides comprehensive treatment for lung and breathing-related conditions.
The Division of Pulmonary Medicine at Children’s National offers a variety of programs and services. Whether a patient has mild or severe asthma, we have specialized programs that offer the latest and most effective therapies delivered by highly-trained experts.
- Advanced Lung Disease Program
- Cystic Fibrosis Center
- IMPACT DC Improving Pediatric Asthma Care in the District of Columbia
- Severe Asthma Clinic
The division’s team provides consultation and behavioral interventions for patients with chronic and acute respiratory diseases such as cystic fibrosis and asthma as well as pulmonary patients with sickle cell and neuromuscular disorders. The consultation service includes evaluation of psychological, social, and educational function and coping with stress of illness. We also offer condition specific programs that address the needs of children with more complex disorders.
The Pulmonary division’s pediatric pulmonologists, nurses and respiratory care practitioners provide comprehensive care for children with pulmonary (lung) diseases and related conditions, including:
- Bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD)
- Chest wall disorders
- Chronic (long term) cough
- Congenital (birth) disorders
- Ciliary dyskinesia
- Cystic fibrosis
- Pneumonia
- Pulmonary hemosiderosis
- Pulmonary infections
- Respiratory (breathing) system disorders
- Stridor
The diagnostic pulmonary lab is a state-of-the-art facility staffed by credentialed respiratory therapists who have advanced specialized training in pulmonary diagnostic testing. Our specialists are able to perform a wide range of pulmonary function assessments, diagnostic and therapeutic services, including flexible laryngoscopy and bronchoscopy.
Qualifications
Minimum Education
Nurse Practitioner
Master's or Doctoral degree as a Nurse Practitioner from an accredited program and eligibility for medical staff credentialing required.
Physician Assistant
Master’s or Doctoral degree of Physician Assistant Studies from an accredited program and eligibility for medical staff credentialing required.
Clinical Nurse Specialist
Master’s or Doctorate degree in the clinical specialty area in which they practice from an accredited program and eligibility for medical staff credentialing required. (Required)
Minimum Work Experience
0 years Minimum of 0 years of experience as an Advanced Practice Provider