Job Summary: Responsible for providing pediatric primary care services, including assessing, diagnosing, prescribing, treating, and educating patients. Works closely with physicians and other clinicians in a team approach to patient care.
Primary Job Responsibilities:
1. Assesses patient status by obtaining health history through patient/family interviews and chart reviews; assessing/presenting illness, risk factors, family history, psycho-social situation, and cultural factors; and performing appropriate physical examination.
2. Orders/performs appropriate laboratory diagnostic and other screening tests. Seeks other information as needed, including consultation with physicians and other clinicians, for evaluation of illness.
3. Integrates data to determine diagnosis and therapeutic plan, including identification of any health risks.
4. Develops and implements treatment plan by prescribing/dispensing medications and/or injections in compliance with medical practice guidelines and state laws.
5. Instructs patient/family regarding medications and treatments. Educates patients regarding health promotion/illness prevention. Recommends appropriate community resources to meet patient/family needs.
6. Communicates appropriate case management information to other professionals and community agencies.
7. Prepares documentation for medical records including updating patient medical chart by posting examination and test results, diagnosis, medications, and treatment in written/computerized manner.
8. Participates in peer reviews, chart reviews, staff education, clinical guideline development, and other continuing education and quality assurance activities to demonstrate compliance with standards, regulations, policies, and procedures.
9. Acts as consultant/collaborator to clinical team on area of specialty. Complies with patient confidentiality requirements. Promotes patient advocacy.
10. Collaborates with physicians in managing acute and long-term medical needs of patient. Provides monitoring and continuity of care between visits.
11. Collaborates with multidisciplinary team members by making appropriate referrals.
12. Performs other duties as assigned.
Successful completion of advanced practitioner training and certification as a practitioner (pediatric) from an approved nurse practitioner program.
Experience: Minimum three years of professional nursing experience in a pediatric clinic setting, plus two years of pediatric nurse practitioner experience.
Other Requirements:
- Current state registered nurse license.
- Current state license as an advanced registered nurse practitioner with prescriptive authority.
- Current CPR and PALS certification.
Relocation Assistance Provided:
Typical start time:
Work Remotely
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Medical specialties:
Standard shift:
Weekly schedule:
Work setting:
Experience:
- Nurse Practitioner: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person