Advanced Practice RN- Pediatric Neurogenetics

Boys Town • Omaha, NE

18h • Onsite

About The Position

The Advanced Practice RN provides individualized medical care to patients in an ambulatory clinic setting. Care includes collecting relevant patient history, conducting physical and/or mental health assessments, evaluating and diagnosing conditions, and determining treatment. The role serves a pediatric neurogenetics population and requires age-specific care, patient and family education, and collaboration with physicians, hospitalists, and a multidisciplinary team.

The position is scheduled Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Work is primarily at the 140th and Pacific clinic, with travel to the Lincoln clinic at 575 S. 70th St. once a week. The work environment is a relatively sedentary office or clinic setting with minimal exposure to physical risks. The role uses standard office equipment and may require exerting force to move objects.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• Experience in Pediatric Neurology or Neurogenetics.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized medical care to patients in an ambulatory clinic, including collecting relevant patient history, conducting physical and/or mental health assessments, evaluating, diagnosing, and treating conditions.
• Demonstrate age-specific competencies in providing care.
• Order diagnostic tests relevant to a patient's condition and use results to determine appropriate treatment.
• Complete timely and thorough documentation of patient visits in the electronic medical record.
• Order pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatments for acute illness or health conditions.
• Respond to onsite emergencies and provide appropriate care until EMS arrives.
• Provide patients and families with relevant education, discharge instructions, and information about follow-up care.
• Consult with physicians and hospitalists as needed.
• Carry out activities and behaviors that reflect the values and principles of the Boys Town mission.

Benefits

• Reduced-to-no-cost visits for employees and enrolled dependents for services performed by a Boys Town provider at a Boys Town location.
• Low-to-zero-dollar copays on certain maintenance drugs through pharmacy benefits.
• No-cost mental health visits with an in-network provider.
• Generous match on a 401(k) or 401(k) Roth account.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Parenting resources from Boys Town experts.
• Professional development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time