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Maryland has a Nurse and Physician Pediatric Champion in many Emergency Departments across the state.
A Pediatric Champion is a member of the emergency department team who is passionate about the care and treatment of pediatric patients.
A Pediatric Champion is responsible for the coordination of pediatric specific activities.
A Pediatric Champion is a member of a larger statewide team of professionals who speak up for children, youth and their families.
Pediatric Nurse Champion Job Description
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