Pediatric Nurse Manager, Surgery - Orlando, FL
This is a great opportunity to become the Nurse Manager in Surgery at this leading children's hospital that provides world class pediatric medical care. Using their pediatric surgical nursing and management experience, the Nurse Manager is responsible and accountable for nursing quality, service and financial performance of the Surgery Department. Reporting to the Perioperative Services Director, the Nurse Manager in Surgery is a key member of the leadership team, facilitating quick resolution of operational issues as they relate to staff, patients, families, physicians and internal and external customers. The Nurse Manager in Surgery is a positive leader and role model who manages the daily operations of the department, ensuring compassionate, safe quality care for patients and their families. They provide supervision and support to the Surgical Clinical Nurse Educator, Supervisor of Sterile Processing Department and surgical departmental staff, and they participate in the institution of the shared governance model for Patient Care Services.
Pediatric Nurse Manager, PICU - Seattle, WA
Consider this great opportunity for an intensive care management role at this leading academic children's hospital in the beautiful Pacific Northwest! The Pediatric Nurse Manager of the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit is responsible for managing and coordinating the delivery of specialized care services for infants, children, teens and young adults recovering from a variety of serious conditions such as septic shock, solid organ transplant (liver, intestine, and kidney), advanced bone marrow transplant, neurosurgery and other pediatric surgeries. Specialized care provided in their new 28 bed state-of-the-art PICU with mostly single rooms includes ECMO/ECLS (Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation/Extracorporeal Life Support), continuous renal replacement therapy, liver dialysis, nitric oxide and ICP monitoring.
Pediatric Nurse Manager, NICU - Columbus, OH
If you are a proven nurse leader with your Master's Degree in Nursing, consider joining the team at this leading academic children's hospital as the Neonatal Nurse Manager of their Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Nursery (NICU). You will be responsible for the day-to-day administrative functions of this unit where intensive and specialized care is provided to newborn babies with complex defects, prematurity or complications from labor and delivery. The Nurse Manager of the NICN plans, implements and evaluates the clinical and operational functions of the Unit to ensure excellent, cost-effective and efficient care that meets the physical and emotional needs of sick infants, babies and their families.
Pediatric Nurse Manager, PICU - Houston, TX
There is currently an exciting opportunity to join one of this country's leading academic children's hospitals as the Nurse Manager of their Pediatric Intensive Care Unit. The PICU at this leading children's hospital is a 31-bed unit caring for critically ill children who require advanced specialized treatment, life support and constant monitoring following an accident, surgery or special diagnostic procedure. The role of the Nurse Manager of this PICU is to facilitate, coordinate and direct patient care services in the unit, monitoring productivity to assure staffing and resources are aligned with patient care needs. They maintain clinical competency by ensuring the delivery of safe, quality and efficient care and collaborate with other members of the healthcare team to achieve desired clinical outcomes.
Pediatric Nurse Manager, CVICU - Houston, TX
Consider joining one of this country's leading academic children's hospitals as the Nurse Manager of their Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit. Children cared for in the 21 bed CVICU receive critical care for their cardiac conditions. Many have undergone heart surgery, while others require mechanical cardiac support, have undergone heart transplants, are between surgeries or are being treated for infection. The role of the Nurse Manager of this CVICU is to facilitate, coordinate and direct patient care services in the unit, monitoring productivity to assure staffing and resources are aligned with patient care needs. They maintain clinical competency by ensuring the delivery of safe, quality and efficient care and collaborate with other members of the healthcare team to achieve desired clinical outcomes.
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Pediatric Manager, ECMO - Baltimore, MD
We have a very exciting leadership opportunity at this leading academic children's hospital, well-known as a leader and innovator in the health care field. Bring your respiratory therapy and management skills and experience to become the Pediatric Manager of Extra-Corporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) Services, where infants and children with life-threatening illnesses and injuries receive critical care. In this role you will be responsible for managing, organizing, implementing and evaluating the ECMO and Mechanical Circulatory Support (MCS) programs.
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5/29/2015
5/06/2015
Happy National Nurses Week from Melnic Consulting Group
In honor of National Nurses Week, we want to say “thank you” to all nurses for offering comfort, care and expertise when patients and families are in need. We greatly admire the continued dedication, strength and passion you show all year long. We recognize and celebrate the positive impact that you have on your patients, their families, your community, and our nation. The team at Melnic is here to support you and your nursing career development. If you are looking for a new advanced practice pediatric nursing job, Neonatal Nurse Practitioner job, or Nursing Leadership job, please reach out to us!
We also offer complimentary resume reviews and are here to guide you through your career development path. Send us your resume today!
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1/09/2015
Lead Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Opportunities - Top 5 for Friday!
Do you want to advance your career in 2015? Consider applying for a Lead Pediatric Nurse Practitioner position at a top children's hospital. Melnic Consulting Group's job placement services are always free for pediatric advanced practice job candidates and our career resources are accessible at www.melnic.com. Contact us today! (800) 886-7906.
Explore your advanced practice opportunities today!
Top Five Leadership positions for Pediatric Nurse Practitioners:
Lead Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Cardiology - Midwest Region of the U.S.
Lead Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Cardiothoracic Surgery - Midwest Region of the U.S.
Lead Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Hematology Oncology - Northwest Region of the U.S.
Lead Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Oncology - Midwest Region of the U.S.
Pediatric Nurse Manager, Emergency Transport - Mid-Atlantic Region of the U.S.
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12/24/2014
Melnic Consulting Group Wishes You a Happy Holiday Season!
Happy Holidays from Melnic Consulting Group! We greatly appreciate the heart, skill, and time that advanced practice providers dedicate to the lives of children. We wish you all happiness and health this holiday season and throughout the coming year.
Explore new advanced practice jobs for 2015!
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10/24/2014
Pediatric Advanced Practice Jobs - Top 5 for Friday!
Are you thinking about making a job change this Fall? Melnic Consulting Group can help you land a job with a leading children's hospital. Melnic's job placement services are always free for pediatric advanced practice job candidates and our career resources are accessible at www.melnic.com. Contact us today! (800) 886-7906.
Explore your advanced practice opportunities today!
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Eating Disorders - Morristown, NJ
The Pediatric Nurse Practitioner with their Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner certification is a strong candidate for this exciting opportunity to work in the Eating Disorder Program providing various levels of care for children and adolescents with eating disorders that includes partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient programs, psychiatric consultation, evaluation and treatment, and psychiatric medication management. Utilizing the nursing process, the Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner collaborates in a multidisciplinary team environment while they assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate plans of care for patients. They document treatment plans, maintain client records in a timely manner, interact with external providers and programs and provide support and education related to eating disorder patients in group and individual settings. This is a full-time, five days per week position with varying hours.
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Trauma - Phoenix, AZ
Join the team of this Level I Pediatric Trauma Center that provides quality care for acutely ill or traumatically injured children as the Pediatric Nurse Practitioner in Trauma at this leading academic children’s hospital. Offering comprehensive advanced nursing care for the pediatric trauma patient, the Nurse Practitioner uses their physical assessment and diagnostic experience and skills to evaluate, stabilize, treat and care for extremely ill and critically injured children. The PNP in Trauma conducts comprehensive assessments of patient status, evaluates and documents progress and communicates it to other healthcare members and patient families. They establish systems and processes that promote and improve operational efficiencies of the Trauma Center. They maintain professional competency through continued learning, development and participation in educational programs, in-services, publication review and membership in professional organizations. This opportunity is a full-time, days, position for an experienced Pediatric Nurse Practitioner. It offers competitive compensation and benefits, relocation allowance and many opportunities and encouragement for professional and personal development.
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Pulmonary Consultation - Philadelphia, PA
Consider joining the Pulmonary Medicine team at this leading academic children’s hospital as the experienced Pediatric Nurse Practitioner in a Pulmonary Consultation role, diagnosing and treating children with a variety of respiratory conditions. Performing consultations on pediatric pulmonary patients in collaboration with the attending physician, the PNP in Pulmonary Consultation assesses and diagnoses pulmonary and other associated conditions as they obtain comprehensive health histories, perform physical examinations, order and interpret laboratory tests and diagnostic procedures, and monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of treatment plans. The Pediatric Nurse Practitioner in this role prescribes medications, provides education and support for patients and their families regarding medications and treatments, consults with other healthcare providers and supports pediatric pulmonary research. This is a regular, full-time, days, Monday-Friday position, open to Pediatric Nurse Practitioners with pulmonary trach/vent experience.
Neonatal Nurse Practitioner - Pittsburgh, PA
This is a great opportunity for a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner to join one of the top ten academic children’s hospitals in the U.S. in their Neonatology Services Department. This NNP will work in a Level IV NICU at this leading children’s hospital. The advanced practice provider provides primary health care and emergency services to high-risk newborns and infants including obtaining histories, performing physical exams and interpreting lab, radiographic and clinical data for developing plans of care under physician supervision. The Neonatal Nurse Practitioner in this state-of-the-art 31 bed NICU performs high level diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, initiates emergency evaluation and treatment, makes appropriate referrals for consultations, coordinates discharge planning, participates in ground/air Neonatal transports and provides staff education in addition to patient and family education and support. Through continuing education, the NNP maintains their clinical competency and keeps informed of current neonatal nursing trends and developments. In addition, the NNP participates in nursing and medical committees within the organization. This is a full-time, rotating shift position with an additional financial incentive for the Neonatal Nurse Practitioner willing to cover at two locations based on census.
Pediatric Nurse Manager, CVICU - Northeast Region of the U.S.
This is an excellent opportunity for a pediatric nurse leader to become the Manager of the Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit at this leading academic children’s hospital. This Manager will be responsible for the clinical and administrative functions of the CVICU on a 24 hour basis, providing leadership and coordination of patient care, education, performance improvement, research and clinical operations for the Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit. The Manager in the CVICU is a leader of the team dedicated to providing safe and efficient patient and family care that meets the needs of infants, children and adolescents with congenital and acquired heart disease, some of whom are recovering from cardiac surgery. The Manager is responsible for managing staff to include hiring, training, performance evaluation and work delegation/staffing with a focus on outcomes and performance improvement. They provide orientation for the medical staff in the CVICU and ensure the design, implementation, documentation and evaluation of educational programs for staff.
To inquire about these jobs visit Melnic Consulting Group or contact: Jill Gilliland 800-886-7906 jill@melnic.com
8/27/2014
Advanced Practice Job Opportunities | Melnic Consulting Group
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8/15/2014
Pediatric Advanced Practice and Leadership Jobs - Top 5 for Friday!
Are you thinking about making a job change this summer? Melnic Consulting Group can help you land a job with a leading children's hospital. Melnic's job placement services are always free for pediatric advanced practice job candidates and our career resources are accessible at www.melnic.com. Contact us today! (800) 886-7906.
Explore your advanced practice opportunities today!
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, CVICU - Wilmington, DE
Bring your clinical expertise, skills and experience in pediatric cardiovascular care to join the CVICU team at this leading children’s hospital located in the Mid-Atlantic region of the U.S. This opportunity is for a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner to work in the cardiac intensive care unit in the Cardiac Center that is dedicated to the challenges of pediatric heart disease and its treatment. The Advanced Practice Nurse in the CVICU is a clinical specialist who provides family-centered direct and indirect care in the inpatient, ambulatory and outpatient settings for patients with congenital or acquired heart disease. Responsibilities include performing inpatient and outpatient admission assessments, assisting with pre-op and post-op patient care, coordinating overall patient care with the healthcare team, evaluating and documenting patient progress, providing patient/family support and education and participating in department quality initiative and patient care conferences.
Pediatric Nurse Manager, PICU - Northeast Region of the U.S.
This is an excellent opportunity for a pediatric nurse leader to become the Manager of the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit at this leading academic children’s hospital. This Manager will be responsible for the clinical and administrative functions of the PICU on a 24 hour basis, providing leadership and coordination of patient care, education, performance improvement, research and clinical operations for the 26 bed Pediatric Critical Care Unit. The Manager in PICU is a leader of the team dedicated to providing safe and efficient patient and family care that meets the needs of infants, children and adolescents who are critically ill or injured, or are recovering from high risk surgery. The Manager is responsible for managing staff to include hiring, training, performance evaluation and work delegation/staffing with a focus on outcomes and performance improvement. They provide orientation for the medical staff in the PICU and ensure the design, implementation, documentation and evaluation of educational programs for staff.
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatry & Hematology Oncology - Cincinnati, OH
This leading academic children's hospital medical center has a great opportunity for a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner to join their Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry in a newly created Mental Health APRN position within the Cancer and Blood Diseases Institute. The experienced PNP along with the team of psychiatrists, psychologists and social workers is dedicated to improving child health in their family-centered care environment as they address a wide range of mental health needs of pediatric patients who are receiving specialized care and treatment for diseases of the blood.
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Urgent Care - Dallas, TX
This is a great opportunity for a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner experienced in Urgent Care to join the Fast Track Urgent Care team at this leading academic children’s hospital. If you enjoy working in a fast-paced high-volume setting, consider this available position on the Fast Track Urgent Care team providing comprehensive care and management of patients aged 0-18. Responsibilities of the PNP in this role include obtaining histories and performing physical examinations, developing plans of care, ordering labs, diagnostic studies, medications and appropriate consultations. Patients present with a variety of conditions including URI, cough, fever, vomiting/diarrhea, rashes, UTI, otitis, sore throat, foreign bodies in ear/nose, toothaches, seasonal allergies or needing medication refills. This is a 24/7, rotating shifts position.
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Emergency - Hartford, CT
We currently have an opportunity for a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner in the Emergency Department of this leading children’s hospital medical center. The PNP in the Emergency Department is responsible for the delivery of comprehensive quality patient care for infants, children and adolescents including diagnostic and therapeutic interventions. They function as a member of the emergency department team that supports fast track and primary care patients, managing complex family issues and providing patient and family education and discharge planning. The PNP in this Emergency Department has outstanding interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills, and is committed to the success of the ED team.
To inquire about these jobs visit Melnic Consulting Group or contact: Jill Gilliland 800-886-7906 jill@melnic.com
Explore your advanced practice opportunities today!
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, CVICU - Wilmington, DE
Bring your clinical expertise, skills and experience in pediatric cardiovascular care to join the CVICU team at this leading children’s hospital located in the Mid-Atlantic region of the U.S. This opportunity is for a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner to work in the cardiac intensive care unit in the Cardiac Center that is dedicated to the challenges of pediatric heart disease and its treatment. The Advanced Practice Nurse in the CVICU is a clinical specialist who provides family-centered direct and indirect care in the inpatient, ambulatory and outpatient settings for patients with congenital or acquired heart disease. Responsibilities include performing inpatient and outpatient admission assessments, assisting with pre-op and post-op patient care, coordinating overall patient care with the healthcare team, evaluating and documenting patient progress, providing patient/family support and education and participating in department quality initiative and patient care conferences.
Pediatric Nurse Manager, PICU - Northeast Region of the U.S.
This is an excellent opportunity for a pediatric nurse leader to become the Manager of the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit at this leading academic children’s hospital. This Manager will be responsible for the clinical and administrative functions of the PICU on a 24 hour basis, providing leadership and coordination of patient care, education, performance improvement, research and clinical operations for the 26 bed Pediatric Critical Care Unit. The Manager in PICU is a leader of the team dedicated to providing safe and efficient patient and family care that meets the needs of infants, children and adolescents who are critically ill or injured, or are recovering from high risk surgery. The Manager is responsible for managing staff to include hiring, training, performance evaluation and work delegation/staffing with a focus on outcomes and performance improvement. They provide orientation for the medical staff in the PICU and ensure the design, implementation, documentation and evaluation of educational programs for staff.
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatry & Hematology Oncology - Cincinnati, OH
This leading academic children's hospital medical center has a great opportunity for a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner to join their Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry in a newly created Mental Health APRN position within the Cancer and Blood Diseases Institute. The experienced PNP along with the team of psychiatrists, psychologists and social workers is dedicated to improving child health in their family-centered care environment as they address a wide range of mental health needs of pediatric patients who are receiving specialized care and treatment for diseases of the blood.
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Urgent Care - Dallas, TX
This is a great opportunity for a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner experienced in Urgent Care to join the Fast Track Urgent Care team at this leading academic children’s hospital. If you enjoy working in a fast-paced high-volume setting, consider this available position on the Fast Track Urgent Care team providing comprehensive care and management of patients aged 0-18. Responsibilities of the PNP in this role include obtaining histories and performing physical examinations, developing plans of care, ordering labs, diagnostic studies, medications and appropriate consultations. Patients present with a variety of conditions including URI, cough, fever, vomiting/diarrhea, rashes, UTI, otitis, sore throat, foreign bodies in ear/nose, toothaches, seasonal allergies or needing medication refills. This is a 24/7, rotating shifts position.
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Emergency - Hartford, CT
We currently have an opportunity for a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner in the Emergency Department of this leading children’s hospital medical center. The PNP in the Emergency Department is responsible for the delivery of comprehensive quality patient care for infants, children and adolescents including diagnostic and therapeutic interventions. They function as a member of the emergency department team that supports fast track and primary care patients, managing complex family issues and providing patient and family education and discharge planning. The PNP in this Emergency Department has outstanding interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills, and is committed to the success of the ED team.
To inquire about these jobs visit Melnic Consulting Group or contact: Jill Gilliland 800-886-7906 jill@melnic.com
8/14/2014
Pediatric Nurse Manager Jobs in Critical Care
Critical Care Nurse Manager Job Opportunities 

Pediatric Nurse Manager, CVICU - Northeast Region of the U.S.
This is an excellent opportunity for a pediatric nurse leader to become the Manager of the Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit at this leading academic children's hospital. This Manager will be responsible for the clinical and administrative functions of the CVICU on a 24 hour basis, providing leadership and coordination of patient care, education, performance improvement, research and clinical operations for the Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit. This state-of-the-art leading academic children's hospital is is nationally ranked in four pediatric specialties in U.S. News & World Report's "Best Children's Hospitals" for 2014-15 including Cardiology and Heart Surgery. Find out more about the salary and benefits >>
This is an excellent opportunity for a pediatric nurse leader to become the Manager of the Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit at this leading academic children's hospital. This Manager will be responsible for the clinical and administrative functions of the CVICU on a 24 hour basis, providing leadership and coordination of patient care, education, performance improvement, research and clinical operations for the Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit. This state-of-the-art leading academic children's hospital is is nationally ranked in four pediatric specialties in U.S. News & World Report's "Best Children's Hospitals" for 2014-15 including Cardiology and Heart Surgery. Find out more about the salary and benefits >>
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Utilize your experience and leadership skills to become the Manager of the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit at this leading academic children's hospital. This Manager will be responsible for the clinical and administrative functions of the PICU on a 24 hour basis, providing leadership and coordination of patient care, education, performance improvement, research and clinical operations for the 26 bed Pediatric Critical Care Unit. The Manager in PICU is a leader of the team dedicated to providing safe and efficient patient and family care that meets the needs of infants, children and adolescents who are critically ill or injured, or are recovering from high risk surgery. This hospital is nationally ranked in four pediatric specialties in U.S. News & World Report's "Best Children's Hospitals" for 2014-15 and their Pediatric Intensive Care Unit cares for 1,000 patients every year. Many of their doctors are recognized annually in the top 1% of pediatric specialists recognized for the exceptional pediatric care they provide. Find out more about the salary and benefits >>
Bring your strong leadership skills, communication skills and experience as a nurse leader to become the Transport Nurse Manager of the Transport Team and Communications Center at this leading academic children's hospital. The Pediatric Critical Care Transport team stabilizes and transports sick and injured children, providing critical care while they are being transferred from one medical facility to another. Two teams provide 24/7 services for pediatric patients who require immediate ground or air medical transport. The Transport Nurse Manager is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Transport and Communications teams. Specifically responsible for transport of patients to the NICU, PICU, CICU and patients on ECMO, the Manager supervises and directs daily shift operations and transport services. Find out more about salary and benefits>>
Pediatric Clinical Practice Manager, CVICU - Northwest Region of the U.S.
If you are a nurse leader with management experience, this is a great opportunity for you to consider. We currently have a position for the Clinical Practice Manager of the Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) in the Heart Center of this leading children's academic hospital in the Pacific Northwest. This new state-of-the-art 18+ bed CVICU treats infants, children, teens and young adults who have complex congenital defects requiring surgery, cardiology and/or cardiac transplant care. The Heart Center has twenty-five board-certified or board-eligible cardiologists who provide comprehensive pediatric cardiac care from the less critical to the most complex conditions. They are one of the top medical and surgical heart teams in the country and in early 2012 they performed their 100th heart transplant. Don't miss this opportunity to join a medical institution with the highest quality of care as its standard, operating in a city that exemplifies all of the finer aspects of the Pacific Northwest lifestyle. Find out more about salary and benefits >>
If you are a nurse leader with management experience, this is a great opportunity for you to consider. We currently have a position for the Clinical Practice Manager of the Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) in the Heart Center of this leading children's academic hospital in the Pacific Northwest. This new state-of-the-art 18+ bed CVICU treats infants, children, teens and young adults who have complex congenital defects requiring surgery, cardiology and/or cardiac transplant care. The Heart Center has twenty-five board-certified or board-eligible cardiologists who provide comprehensive pediatric cardiac care from the less critical to the most complex conditions. They are one of the top medical and surgical heart teams in the country and in early 2012 they performed their 100th heart transplant. Don't miss this opportunity to join a medical institution with the highest quality of care as its standard, operating in a city that exemplifies all of the finer aspects of the Pacific Northwest lifestyle. Find out more about salary and benefits >>
This is a great opportunity to become the Pediatric Nurse Manager in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) of this leading academic children's hospital located in the Rocky Mountain area of the United States. The Manager in this role is a nurse leader who uses their education, skills and experience to manage the nursing/clinical care function in the NICU where mothers, babies and families receive the highest level of care before, during and after low or high risk pregnancies. This Level IV NICU is located in the new tower that was dedicated in October, 2012, and is adjacent to their branch of the Institute for Maternal and Fetal Health, providing convenient access between labor and delivery and neonatal intensive care. The unit recently grew to include 84 critical care beds; they treat 900 infants each year with a staff of 23 board-certified neonatologists who provide the highest level of newborn care available. Bring your management and leadership skills and experience to join the NICU team in this thriving western city! Find out more about the salary and benefits >>
To inquire about these jobs visit Melnic Consulting Group or contact: Jill Gilliland 800-886-7906 jill@melnic.com
8/13/2014
Nursing Leadership - Executive Competencies
According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, leadership is defined as 1: the office or position of a leader, 2: capacity to lead, 3: the act or an instance of leading. This “textbook” version lacks depth and personality so we searched to find how others define leadership in their own words. Here are a few definitions that stood out above the rest:
- “As we look ahead into the next century, leaders will be those who empower others.” -Bill Gates
- “True leaders understand that leadership is not about them but about those they serve. It is not about exalting themselves but about lifting others up.” - Sheri Dew
- “Leadership is the capacity to translate vision into reality.” - Warren Bennis
The American Association of Nurse Executives (AONE), whose mission is “To shape health care through innovative and expert nursing leadership,” published a paper entitled, “The AONE Nurse Executive Competencies.” The Nurse Executive Competencies Model, originally developed by the Healthcare Leadership Alliance in 2004, outlines the following competencies as essential to healthcare leadership:
I. Communication and relationship-building
II. A knowledge of the health care environment
III. Leadership
IV. Professionalism
V. Business skills
AONE’s paper on Nurse Executive Competencies is a tremendous resource for individuals who aspire to a leadership role in healthcare, for those who would like to improve their leadership skills, or for an assessment tool for both employers and employees.
For a more in-depth understanding, Melnic Consulting Group recommends reading the full document here: The AONE Nurse Executive Competencies
Reference: www.aone.org
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To inquire about these jobs visit Melnic Consulting Group or contact: Jill Gilliland 800-886-7906 jill@melnic.com
5/09/2014
Pediatric Advanced Practice Nursing Jobs - Top 5 for Friday
Happy National Nurses Week!
Top children's hospitals across the nation are looking for passionate advanced practice providers to join their teams. Explore your new opportunities and apply today at www.melnic.com.
Neonatal Nurse Practitioner - Memphis, TN
If you are a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner, we have a great opportunity for you to join the Neonatal Intensive Care team at this leading academic children’s hospital in the southeastern U.S. The NNP in this role is responsible for the delivery of direct patient care to critically ill newborns and premature infants with complex care needs in this 60 bed Level IV NICU. Using their special training and experience, the board certified nurse practitioner in this role assesses NICU patients through clinical assessment, evaluation and tests. They develop plans of care, recommend treatment therapies including ECMO and therapeutic hypothermia, and prescribe medications appropriate for the patient. They participate in daily rounds and manage the transfer of patients to/from other units or hospitals. Most of the NICU patients were born at other hospitals. The NNP is also an educational resource for families and other healthcare professionals.
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit - Houston, TX
This is a great opportunity for the Pediatric Nurse Practitioner with experience in caring for children in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit to join the PICU team at the West campus community hospital location of this leading academic children’s hospital. In consultation with and under the direct supervision of the attending physician, the PNP in this PICU assesses, evaluates, plans and implements comprehensive medical or surgical care for children who have been injured, undergone surgery or are undergoing special diagnostic procedures. Additional responsibilities of this advanced practice provider include initiating and changing orders for tests and patient care based on the condition of the patient, and identifying and documenting changes or abnormal findings in the condition of patients using appropriate problem solving skills and experience. The PNP is also an educational resource for patients and their families.
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatry - Cincinnati, OH
This leading academic children's hospital medical center has a great opportunity for a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner to join their Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. Their team of psychiatrists, psychologists and social workers is dedicated to improving child health in their family-centered care environment. The psychiatric team addresses a wide range of inpatient and outpatient mental health needs, working to diagnose, treat and prevent emotional and behavioral problems for patients from infancy through age 18 with the goal of helping them manage their conditions and live a full life. Their inpatient program includes 85 beds at three locations.
Manager, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit - Mid-Atlantic Region of the U.S.
If you are an experienced nurse leader who is passionate about quality care for sick and newborn infants, consider this new position as Manager of the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at this leading academic children’s hospital. This opportunity is perfect for someone who is a strong leader and visionary with a desire to lead the team devoted to providing excellent, specialized, intensive care in the 36 bed Level III NICU for patients with medical and surgical conditions. The NICU Manager is responsible for evaluating, providing and improving nursing services as they plan, direct, coordinate and control resources for neonatal intensive care. They provide staff support, education and development for current and new employees. Available life support systems in this state-of-the-art NICU include continuous electronic monitoring, high frequency oscillatory ventilation, heart-lung (ECMO), inhaled nitric oxide therapy, body cooling, and surgical correction of congenital defects.
Family Nurse Practitioner - Rehoboth Beach, DE
If you are a Family Nurse Practitioner experienced in providing family-centered primary care to patients, consider this opportunity to join a primary care clinic in the Mid-Atlantic region of the U.S. This outpatient center, located in a friendly seaside town that offers all that a resort community has to offer, is a resource for the local as well as the seasonal (summer) populations, specializing in general and preventive care, wellness and patient education. Responsibilities of the FNP include obtaining histories, performing physical exams, ordering diagnostic and laboratory tests, recommending treatments or appropriate referrals and prescribing medications. There are several family nurse practitioner positions available, both part-time and full-time, with varying day/evening shifts.
To inquire about these jobs visit Melnic Consulting Group or contact: Jill Gilliland 800-886-7906 jill@melnic.com
Top children's hospitals across the nation are looking for passionate advanced practice providers to join their teams. Explore your new opportunities and apply today at www.melnic.com.
Neonatal Nurse Practitioner - Memphis, TN
If you are a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner, we have a great opportunity for you to join the Neonatal Intensive Care team at this leading academic children’s hospital in the southeastern U.S. The NNP in this role is responsible for the delivery of direct patient care to critically ill newborns and premature infants with complex care needs in this 60 bed Level IV NICU. Using their special training and experience, the board certified nurse practitioner in this role assesses NICU patients through clinical assessment, evaluation and tests. They develop plans of care, recommend treatment therapies including ECMO and therapeutic hypothermia, and prescribe medications appropriate for the patient. They participate in daily rounds and manage the transfer of patients to/from other units or hospitals. Most of the NICU patients were born at other hospitals. The NNP is also an educational resource for families and other healthcare professionals.
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit - Houston, TX
This is a great opportunity for the Pediatric Nurse Practitioner with experience in caring for children in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit to join the PICU team at the West campus community hospital location of this leading academic children’s hospital. In consultation with and under the direct supervision of the attending physician, the PNP in this PICU assesses, evaluates, plans and implements comprehensive medical or surgical care for children who have been injured, undergone surgery or are undergoing special diagnostic procedures. Additional responsibilities of this advanced practice provider include initiating and changing orders for tests and patient care based on the condition of the patient, and identifying and documenting changes or abnormal findings in the condition of patients using appropriate problem solving skills and experience. The PNP is also an educational resource for patients and their families.
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatry - Cincinnati, OH
This leading academic children's hospital medical center has a great opportunity for a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner to join their Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. Their team of psychiatrists, psychologists and social workers is dedicated to improving child health in their family-centered care environment. The psychiatric team addresses a wide range of inpatient and outpatient mental health needs, working to diagnose, treat and prevent emotional and behavioral problems for patients from infancy through age 18 with the goal of helping them manage their conditions and live a full life. Their inpatient program includes 85 beds at three locations.
Manager, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit - Mid-Atlantic Region of the U.S.
If you are an experienced nurse leader who is passionate about quality care for sick and newborn infants, consider this new position as Manager of the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at this leading academic children’s hospital. This opportunity is perfect for someone who is a strong leader and visionary with a desire to lead the team devoted to providing excellent, specialized, intensive care in the 36 bed Level III NICU for patients with medical and surgical conditions. The NICU Manager is responsible for evaluating, providing and improving nursing services as they plan, direct, coordinate and control resources for neonatal intensive care. They provide staff support, education and development for current and new employees. Available life support systems in this state-of-the-art NICU include continuous electronic monitoring, high frequency oscillatory ventilation, heart-lung (ECMO), inhaled nitric oxide therapy, body cooling, and surgical correction of congenital defects.
Family Nurse Practitioner - Rehoboth Beach, DE
If you are a Family Nurse Practitioner experienced in providing family-centered primary care to patients, consider this opportunity to join a primary care clinic in the Mid-Atlantic region of the U.S. This outpatient center, located in a friendly seaside town that offers all that a resort community has to offer, is a resource for the local as well as the seasonal (summer) populations, specializing in general and preventive care, wellness and patient education. Responsibilities of the FNP include obtaining histories, performing physical exams, ordering diagnostic and laboratory tests, recommending treatments or appropriate referrals and prescribing medications. There are several family nurse practitioner positions available, both part-time and full-time, with varying day/evening shifts.
To inquire about these jobs visit Melnic Consulting Group or contact: Jill Gilliland 800-886-7906 jill@melnic.com
5/02/2014
Pediatric Nursing Jobs - Top 5 for Friday!
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Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, General Pediatrics - Dallas, TX
The health care professional in the role of Pediatric Nurse Practitioner in the General Pediatrics Unit at this leading academic children's hospital is responsible for ensuring top quality, cost-effective delivery of world-class health care services to infants, children and adolescents who come to them for help. A member of the Inpatient Hospitalist Team, the PNP in General Pediatrics uses their pediatric skills and experience to perform admission H & Ps, create plans of care and provide day to day management of care for patients.
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit - Houston, TX
This is a great opportunity for the Pediatric Nurse Practitioner with experience in caring for children in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit to join the PICU team at the West campus community hospital location of this leading academic children’s hospital. In consultation with and under the direct supervision of the attending physician, the PNP in this PICU assesses, evaluates, plans and implements comprehensive medical or surgical care for children who have been injured, undergone surgery or are undergoing special diagnostic procedures. Additional responsibilities of this advanced practice provider include initiating and changing orders for tests and patient care based on the condition of the patient, and identifying and documenting changes or abnormal findings in the condition of patients using appropriate problem solving skills and experience. The PNP is also an educational resource for patients and their families.
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Orthopedics - Cincinnati, OH
Join this leading academic children's hospital and medical center as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner in their Orthopedics Department providing comprehensive family-centered care for infants, children, teens and young adults with orthopedic disorders, conditions, and problems of the musculoskeletal system. Using their clinical expertise, the PNP in Orthopedics works closely with the orthopedics team using skills in physical assessment, diagnosis, well-child care and management of illness. They create plans of care, evaluate diagnosis and effectiveness of interventions and treatment, and develop outcomes as measurable goals subject to revision as necessary during the course of treatment.
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Primary Care - Douglasville, GA
This established, busy pediatric practice in the Southeastern U.S. has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Pediatric Nurse Practitioner to join their team that provides excellent primary health care for patients ranging from newborn to age 18. The advanced practice provider in this role performs physicals, orders diagnostic and laboratory tests, makes diagnoses, recommends treatment, makes appropriate referrals and provides patient and family education.
Pediatric Nurse Manager, PICU - Mid-Atlantic Region of the U.S.
This is a great opportunity to become the Nurse Manager in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) of this leading academic children’s hospital located in the Northeast region of the United States. The Manager in this role is a nurse leader who uses their education, skills and experience to manage the nursing/clinical care function in PICU where critically ill or injured infants, children and adolescents receive the highest level of medical care.
To inquire about these jobs visit Melnic Consulting Group or contact: Jill Gilliland 800-886-7906 jill@melnic.com
4/18/2014
Pediatric Nursing Jobs - Top 5 for Friday!
Pediatric Advanced Practice Jobs:
Top 5 for Friday!
Melnic Consulting Group partners with top children's hospitals to bring them pre-qualified Pediatric Nurse Practitioners, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Physician Assistants, and Nurse Leaders to help accelerate the hiring process. Melnic candidates are expedited to the top of the interview list. We update our jobs weekly so be sure to visit www.melnic.com to view our full list of current opportunities. Have a wonderful Easter Weekend!
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Hospitalist - Dallas, TX
If you are an experienced Pediatric Nurse Practitioner with an interest in working with children in an inpatient neurological services setting, consider this Hospitalist position at a leading academic children’s hospital in Dallas, TX. In this role, the Advanced Practice Provider administers quality patient care for pediatric patients including assessment of the patient’s condition through obtaining histories, performing physicals, ordering, performing and interpreting diagnostic tests and treatments, and formulating plans of care with the attending physician. The PNP Hospitalist gives direction to nursing and other staff, collaborates with neuroscience physicians and consults on neurology cases. The Hospitalist educates patients and/or families regarding diagnosis, ongoing care and prescribed medical treatments and medications.
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Neurology/EMU, Experienced PNP - Houston, TX
If you are a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner who is experienced in caring for pediatric patients in the Neurology setting, consider joining the multidisciplinary team of the Neurology/Epilepsy Monitoring Unit of this leading academic children’s hospital. Responsibilities of this PNP include but are not limited to obtaining health histories, performing physical examinations, formulating plans of care and treatment, performing diagnostic and therapeutic interventions and procedures, and participating in patient/family education for patients in the Neurology Unit and the Level IV Epilepsy Center. In the EMU, the Nurse Practitioner assesses, evaluates and manages care for children who have experienced episodes or seizures and are undergoing EEG monitoring to confirm or eliminate a diagnosis of epilepsy.
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit - Fort Worth, TX
Become a member of the Pediatric Intensive Care team at this leading children’s hospital as the Pediatric Nurse Practitioner in the PICU. The PNP in this role provides and directs the comprehensive and expert advanced nursing care required for critically ill or injured children who require 24 hour monitoring. Using your advanced knowledge, experience and expert clinical skills to manage the care of these patients in the PICU, you will report clinically to the Medical Director of the PICU and administratively to the Vice President of Nursing Services. This is a full-time, flexible, variable 12 and 24 hour shift position for which acute care certification is required.
To inquire about salary and benefit information for these PNP jobs, email Jill@melnic.com
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Cardiac Step Down Unit - Cincinnati, OHThis is a new opportunity for an experienced Acute Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner in the Cardiac Step Down unit of this leading academic children’s hospital. The Pediatric Nurse Practitioner in Cardiac Step Down will be a member of the incredible interdisciplinary team that cares for high-risk cardiac patients and their families, treating infants, children and young adults. The Cardiac Step Down Unit provides state-of-the-art care for pediatric patients who are seriously ill but require less than intensive care. They are patients recovering from heart surgery or cardiac catheterization, patients on IV medications following transplant, and patients experiencing arrhythmia or children who are receiving non-surgical treatments for various cardiac conditions.
Pediatric Clinical Nurse Specialist, Hematology/Oncology - Dallas, TX
The pediatric Clinical Nurse Specialist with an interest or experience in working with infants, children and adolescents who are receiving treatment for cancer, blood disorders or bone marrow failure should consider joining the team in the Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders at this leading academic children’s hospital. The CNS is a health care professional with many roles – expert clinician, educator, consultant, change agent and researcher. This leader, innovator and role model collaborates with the medical team to develop best practices and evidence-based care strategies for Center patients, serving as an expert clinician at the bedside.
To inquire about these jobs visit Melnic Consulting Group or contact: Jill Gilliland 800-886-7906 jill@melnic.com
4/03/2014
Le Bonheur Children's Hospital | Melnic Consulting Group
Spotlight on Le Bonheur Children's Hospital
In Memphis, Tennessee, the Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital has been caring for the region’s children since 1952, when a small orphanage became the children’s hospital that today is known for the exceptional pediatric care they provide and “Where Every Child Matters.” A warm and welcoming environment greets patients and visitors to a place of wonder with colorful, joyful artwork that was created specifically for children by local artists and appears throughout the hospital. There is even a traveling art cart that gives young patients the opportunity to choose art for their rooms. Not only is the artwork designed with kids in mind, but everything in the hospital including equipment, toys and playrooms was created to the smallest detail specifically for children and their families.
In partnership with St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Le Bonheur is home of the largest pediatric brain surgery programs in the U.S. where nearly 180 brain tumor surgeries are performed every year. Ongoing research along with groundbreaking technological advances offers patients the very latest state-of-the-art treatment and support, including their six bed Neuro Intensive Care Unit (Neuro ICU) where patients who are recovering from brain tumor and other neurological surgeries are cared for.
Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital is a leader in critical care. Specialized emergency care is available 24/7 in the region’s only Level I Pediatric Trauma Center, where 80,000 pediatric patients, 2,000 of whom are transported by ambulance or helicopter through their PediFlite transport service, are treated each year. Their 60 bed Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) is a state-of-the-art unit where ill and premature newborns are cared for with specialized treatments that include ECMO and therapeutic hypothermia treatment. The 20 bed Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) cares for critically ill or injured patients who need advanced diagnostics and therapies (including ECMO) in addition to constant monitoring, and there is a ten bed Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) for critically ill neonatal and pediatric patients with congenital cardiovascular disease.
This 255 bed teaching hospital is affiliated with the University of Tennessee Health Science Center where Le Bonheur physicians teach future pediatricians, specialists and health care professionals. Their team of pediatric specialists represents 45 pediatric specialties making diagnosing and treating the most complicated childhood conditions and diseases readily accessible. Le Bonheur partners with the Children’s Foundation Research Institute to further research that will promote children’s health through new discoveries and treatments. The 300,000 square foot Research Center is the site of ongoing research currently focused on pneumonia, epilepsy, asthma and PSC. Their goal is to become a top academic and research institute in the field of pediatric medicine.
Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital is on a journey toward Magnet designation. This distinction is awarded to healthcare organizations as recognition for excellence in nursing and patient care and for promoting safe, positive work environments. This leading children’s hospital is ranked in five pediatric specialties (cardiology/heart surgery, nephrology, neurology/neurosurgery, pulmonology and urology) in U.S. News and World Report’s “Best Children’s Hospitals” for 2013-14.
Memphis is the largest city in the State of Tennessee, a vibrant city with music (home of the Blues), museums, art and film festivals, sports, marathons and many educational opportunities with colleges and universities that reside in Memphis. A city that enjoys the four seasons, Memphis is a transportation and shipping hub that is home to several Fortune 500 companies and the FedEx “hub in addition to many healthcare organizations.
Le Bonheur Children's Hospital
848 Adams Avenue
Memphis, TN
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In Memphis, Tennessee, the Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital has been caring for the region’s children since 1952, when a small orphanage became the children’s hospital that today is known for the exceptional pediatric care they provide and “Where Every Child Matters.” A warm and welcoming environment greets patients and visitors to a place of wonder with colorful, joyful artwork that was created specifically for children by local artists and appears throughout the hospital. There is even a traveling art cart that gives young patients the opportunity to choose art for their rooms. Not only is the artwork designed with kids in mind, but everything in the hospital including equipment, toys and playrooms was created to the smallest detail specifically for children and their families.
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Contact jill@melnic.com for information on the competitive salaries and benefits!
In partnership with St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Le Bonheur is home of the largest pediatric brain surgery programs in the U.S. where nearly 180 brain tumor surgeries are performed every year. Ongoing research along with groundbreaking technological advances offers patients the very latest state-of-the-art treatment and support, including their six bed Neuro Intensive Care Unit (Neuro ICU) where patients who are recovering from brain tumor and other neurological surgeries are cared for.
Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital is a leader in critical care. Specialized emergency care is available 24/7 in the region’s only Level I Pediatric Trauma Center, where 80,000 pediatric patients, 2,000 of whom are transported by ambulance or helicopter through their PediFlite transport service, are treated each year. Their 60 bed Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) is a state-of-the-art unit where ill and premature newborns are cared for with specialized treatments that include ECMO and therapeutic hypothermia treatment. The 20 bed Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) cares for critically ill or injured patients who need advanced diagnostics and therapies (including ECMO) in addition to constant monitoring, and there is a ten bed Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) for critically ill neonatal and pediatric patients with congenital cardiovascular disease.
This 255 bed teaching hospital is affiliated with the University of Tennessee Health Science Center where Le Bonheur physicians teach future pediatricians, specialists and health care professionals. Their team of pediatric specialists represents 45 pediatric specialties making diagnosing and treating the most complicated childhood conditions and diseases readily accessible. Le Bonheur partners with the Children’s Foundation Research Institute to further research that will promote children’s health through new discoveries and treatments. The 300,000 square foot Research Center is the site of ongoing research currently focused on pneumonia, epilepsy, asthma and PSC. Their goal is to become a top academic and research institute in the field of pediatric medicine.
Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital is on a journey toward Magnet designation. This distinction is awarded to healthcare organizations as recognition for excellence in nursing and patient care and for promoting safe, positive work environments. This leading children’s hospital is ranked in five pediatric specialties (cardiology/heart surgery, nephrology, neurology/neurosurgery, pulmonology and urology) in U.S. News and World Report’s “Best Children’s Hospitals” for 2013-14.
Memphis is the largest city in the State of Tennessee, a vibrant city with music (home of the Blues), museums, art and film festivals, sports, marathons and many educational opportunities with colleges and universities that reside in Memphis. A city that enjoys the four seasons, Memphis is a transportation and shipping hub that is home to several Fortune 500 companies and the FedEx “hub in addition to many healthcare organizations.
Le Bonheur Children's Hospital
848 Adams Avenue
Memphis, TN
To inquire about PNP jobs visit Melnic Consulting Group or contact: Jill Gilliland 800-886-7906 jill@melnic.com
4/02/2014
What Does a Clinical Nurse Specialist Do?
The Clinical Nurse Specialist is an expert clinician and critical component in the delivery of high quality health care in the hospital setting.
The CNS is a Master’s prepared nurse who has transitioned or is in the process of transitioning from the role of RN. As part of the leadership team, the CNS with extensive RN experience will work alongside nurses at the bedside to teach and identify process concerns and educational needs, as well as maintain their own skills.
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In addition to their role of educator, the CNS is responsible for leadership development, research, consulting for other services and institutions, and, of course, clinical practice. They practice in many specialty areas including pediatrics, acute/critical care, adult health, geriatrics, oncology, acute/surgical care and community health to name a few. Their goal is to enhance the delivery of health care within their unit, and their success is defined by the success of their nurses as well as patient outcomes.
The role of the CNS is not without its challenges. They need to effectively balance the need for influence with the nurses to be able to train them successfully in the specific procedures of the unit while meeting the goals of management and leadership. The ideal situation occurs when the CNS has nurse educators in the unit that do orientation, onboarding and credentialing education. This gives the CNS the opportunity to establish themselves as the trainer/educator that delivers excellent quality training to nurses at the bedside.
In some instances, the CNS does not have a direct leadership relationship over the nursing staff, requiring them to be creative in their leadership and educator role. All nurses must have access to the same education and training opportunities, which means the schedule of the CNS has to be flexible to meet the needs of the night shift nurses.
There are several possible reporting structure reporting relationships between the CNS and management. For example, the CNS may report directly to the Director of the unit, or may have a line relationship with the Director. Other possibilities are reporting to a Director of Advanced Practice Nurses, or the Director of Education within the organization. It is very important that the CNS have a clear understanding of the organization’s reporting structure for their particular position.
There are many ways the organization can assist the CNS to ensure success. The most effective is regular goal-setting, scheduling and planning meetings between management and the CNS. Goals are set, expectations are clarified and performance and progress are measured on a regular basis. In addition, the CNS needs solid management support in the areas of funding, resources and time to successfully institute their programs and meet their goals. In some instances, professional coaching is provided for the CNS to help guide relationships between management and the nursing staff.
The AACN Statement of Support for Clinical Nurse Specialists offers a great definition of the Clinical Nurse Specialist Role:
Within the APRN community, Clinical Nurse Specialists (CNSs) play a unique role in the delivery of high quality nursing care. These clinicians are experts in evidence-based nursing and practice in a range of specialty areas, such as oncology, pediatrics, geriatrics, psychiatric/mental health, adult health, acute/critical care, and community health among others. In addition to direct patient care, CNSs also engage in teaching, mentoring, consulting, research, management and systems improvement. Able to adapt their practice across settings, these clinicians greatly influence outcomes by providing expert consultation to all care providers and by implementing improvements in health care delivery systems. Read More...
View Current Pediatric Clinical Nurse Specialist Jobs and Apply Today:
Pediatric Clinical Nurse Specialist, Nurse Educator, Critical Care - Cincinnati, OH
Pediatric Clinical Nurse Specialist, Psychiatry - Cincinnati OH
Pediatric Clinical Nurse Specialist, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit - Dallas TX
Pediatric Clinical Nurse Specialist, Hematology/Oncology - Dallas TX
Pediatric Clinical Nurse Specialist, Heart Center, CVICU - Houston TX
Pediatric Clinical Nurse Specialist, Cardiology - Cincinnati OH
Pediatric Clinical Nurse Specialist, General Medicine - Dallas TX
Pediatric Clinical Nurse Specialist, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit - Houston TX
Pediatric Clinical Nurse Specialist, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit - Philadelphia PA
To inquire about these jobs visit Melnic Consulting Group or contact: Jill Gilliland 800-886-7906 jill@melnic.com
3/25/2014
Pediatric Advanced Practice Provider CICU Job Opportunity
Advanced Practice Providers with leadership and management experience, take your career to the next level as the CICU Lead in this award-winning academic children's hospital!
A new position just opened up for an Advanced Practice Provider Lead in the Cardiac Intensive Care Unit located in the Pacific Northwest Region of the U.S. This academic children's hospital is looking for someone like you to utilize their leadership and management experience to assume clinical and administrative leadership responsibilities in the Cardiac Intensive Care Unit. The Pediatric Nurse Leader in this position has 24 hour accountability for the clinical and administrative activities of the Unit. Their role is to ensure the delivery of high-quality, family-centered and customer-focused care for infants, children, teens and young adults with complex cardiac defects requiring surgery, cardiology and/or cardiac transplant care. Specialized care available for critically ill pediatric patients in this 16+ bed state-of-the-art unit includes ECMO/ECLS, Berlin Heart, VADs, continuous renal replacement therapy, nitric oxide, ventricular assist devices, open chest procedures and temporary pacemakers.
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The Heart Center of this leading children’s hospital has thirty-two board-certified or board-eligible cardiologists who provide comprehensive pediatric cardiac care from the less critical to the most complex conditions. They are one of the top medical and surgical heart teams in the country and in early 2012 they performed their 100th heart transplant. This 250 bed hospital is nationally ranked in all ten pediatric specialties in U.S. News & World Report's “Best Children’s Hospitals” for 2013-14. In addition, it has achieved Magnet status for quality patient care, nursing excellence and innovations in professional nursing practice. Don’t miss this opportunity to join a medical institution with the highest quality of care as its standard, operating in a city that exemplifies all of the finer aspects of the Pacific Northwest lifestyle.
To inquire about this job visit Melnic Consulting Group or contact: Jill Gilliland 800-886-7906 jill@melnic.com
2/21/2014
Pediatric Nursing Jobs - Top 5 for Friday!
Happy Friday! Check out Melnic Consulting Group's Top 5 pediatric nursing jobs!
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PNP Primary Care, PNP Acute Care, CNS, NNP, PA, Nursing Leadership, and RN jobs!
Pediatric RN, Pre-Op/PACU and IR Sedation - Orlando, FL
The RN in Pre-Op/PACU and IR Sedation cares for a range of patients from neonates through young adults with a variety of conditions. Responsibilities include assessing, evaluating and developing nursing plans, providing patient and family education, overseeing patient flow, providing clinical direction to other team members, and participating in bedside clinical research studies. The RN in this role must be knowledgeable in pre-op assessment and preparation and post-anesthesia care, including safe emergence from anesthesia, and the position requires experience in airway recovery and deep sedation management. This is a full time position for an RN with experience in pediatric Pre-Op/PACU and IR Sedation nursing that includes ongoing opportunities for training, continuing education and professional development.
Pediatric RN, Pre-Op/PACU - Orlando, FL
If you are a Registered Nurse with experience in providing nursing care for pediatric surgical patients during their preoperative and postoperative periods, consider joining the team at this new state of the art children’s hospital that opened in late 2012, located in the southeastern United States. The RN in Pre-Op and PACU cares for a range of patients from neonates through early adults with a variety of conditions. Knowledgeable and experienced in pre-op assessment, preparation and post anesthesia care, the RN in this role provides care that meets the unique needs of patients and their families.
Neonatal Nurse Practitioner - Hershey, PA
Using their extensive education, training and experience, Neonatal Nurse Practitioners provide specialized care for critically ill infants and newborns. Consider joining the NICU team at this leading academic children’s hospital, working collaboratively and independently, to provide critical care and treatment for these infants in their 36 bed, fully equipped, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. The Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) in this role manages care of newborns in the unit, providing assessment, development and implementation of plans of care in addition to evaluation and documentation. The NNP provides education and support to patient families and provides staff education and clinical consultation to the interdisciplinary team. The experience, education and clinical judgment of the Neonatal Nurse Practitioner strengthen their ability to accomplish treatment goals and improve patient outcomes.
Pediatric Clinical Practice Manager, CICU - Northwest Region of the U.S.
If you are a nurse leader with management experience, this is a great opportunity for you to consider. We currently have a position for the Clinical Practice Manager of the Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CICU) in the Heart Center of this leading children’s academic hospital in the Pacific Northwest. This new state-of-the-art 18+ bed CICU treats infants, children, teens and young adults who have complex congenital defects requiring surgery, cardiology and/or cardiac transplant care. Specialized care available for these critically ill patients includes ECMO/ECLS, Berlin Heart, VADs, continuous renal replacement therapy, nitric oxide, ventricular assist devices, open chest procedures and temporary pacemakers. The Clinical Practice Manager of the CICU manages the nursing/clinical care function of the unit to include planning organizing, implementing and evaluating nursing, clinical and departmental activities. Their role is to ensure delivery of customer-focused services in the CICU with additional responsibility for quality initiatives, regulatory compliance and fiscal accountability.
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, PICU - Hershey, PA
Consider joining the Pediatric Intensive Care team at this leading academic children’s hospital as the Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, using your experience, education and clinical judgment to provide care for critically ill pediatric patients. The PNP in this role uses their clinical knowledge and skills to support, coordinate and provide expert care for PICU patients and their families. They evaluate patients in the unit, providing assessment, development and implementation of plans of care in addition to evaluation and documentation.
To inquire about these jobs visit Melnic Consulting Group or contact: Jill Gilliland 800-886-7906 jill@melnic.com
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