Advanced Practice RN - Pediatric Neurology

Boys Town • Omaha, NE

2d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) to join our Pediatric Neurology team. In this role, you will collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary group of pediatric neurologists to provide exceptional care to patients with both general and complex neurological needs, across inpatient and outpatient settings. Responsibilities include providing direct clinical support and participating in rounding with the pediatric epileptologist within the Epilepsy Monitoring Unit, as well as offering general neurology evaluation, follow-up, and medical management in one of our outpatient clinic locations. The APRN will support coordinated care for patients with a wide range of neurological conditions, ensuring a high-quality, patient-centered experience. SCHEDULE: Monday-Friday 8a-5p. Primarily working at 140th & Pacific clinic, but will travel to all clinic sites: East (555 N 30th), Maple (168th & Maple), and Lincoln (575 S 70th St).

Requirements

• Master's Degree in nursing with previous clinical experience in a health care setting required.
• Licensed as an Advanced Nurse Practitioner in the State of Nebraska required.
• Experience using an electronic medical record required.
• CPR certification required.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families and staff.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to deliver care in the clinic setting.
• Ability to identify and address the age specific needs of the patients served.
• Ability to work autonomously while recognizing when to consult with other members of the health care team.
• Provides patient care and education according to the patient population served.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum of three years of experience in a primary care/ambulatory care/urgent care preferred; for the Same Day Pediatrics Clinic, minimum of three years of APRN experience in an ambulatory and/or urgent care preferred.
• Other Duties: This job description incorporates the essential functions and duties required for this position. However, other duties may be required and assigned at times and as determined by a supervisor in order to meet the needs of the organization.
• Serves as a role model in carrying out activities and behaviors that reflect the values and principles of the Boys Town mission.

Responsibilities

• Provides individualized medical care to patients in the ambulatory clinic setting which includes collection of relevant patient history, physical and/or mental health assessment, evaluation, diagnosis and treatment.
• Demonstrates age specific competencies in the provision of care.
• Orders necessary diagnostic tests relevant to patient condition and utilizes results to determine appropriate treatment for the patient.
• Performs procedures such as I&D, splinting, suturing, or simple lesion (wart) removal, based on knowledge, skills and abilities, as applicable to clinical area.
• Completes timely, thorough documentation of the patient visit in the electronic medical record.
• Orders pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatments indicated in management of the acute illness or health condition.
• Responds to onsite emergencies and provides prompt, and appropriate care until EMS arrives.
• Provides relevant education and discharge instructions to the patient/family related to the acute presenting illness or health condition and need for follow-up.
• Consults with physician and hospitalists as needed.
• Other Duties: This job description incorporates the essential functions and duties required for this position. However, other duties may be required and assigned at times and as determined by a supervisor in order to meet the needs of the organization.

Benefits

• A unique feature for employees and their dependents enrolled in medical benefits are reduced to no cost visits for services performed by a Boys Town provider at a Boys Town location.
• Additional costs savings for the employee and their dependents are found in our pharmacy benefits with low to zero-dollar co-pays on certain maintenance drugs.
• Boys Town takes your mental health seriously with no cost mental health visits to an in-network provider.
• We help our employees prepare for retirement with a generous match on their 401K or 401K Roth account.
• Additional benefits include tuition reimbursement, parenting resources from our experts and professional development opportunities within the organization, just to name a few.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees