Nurse Practitioner BH / Behavioral Health - Outpatient

Children's Nebraska • Omaha, NE

13d

About The Position

The Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN)/Nurse Practitioner (NP) provides comprehensive care for pediatric patients through direct medical and nursing care, including health promotion, health supervision, illness prevention and diagnosis, and treatment and management of health problems and conditions. The APRN/NP serves as a clinical expert, mentor and educator, leader, collaborator, and researcher. On-call responsibilities vary depending on clinic assignment.

The role includes assessing and treating pediatric patients, developing and implementing individualized plans of care, prescribing within the scope of practice and Nebraska APRN/NP statutes, communicating with caregivers and healthcare staff, and helping establish and monitor clinical practice standards. The APRN/NP also supports staff development, uses research and new clinical information to improve practice, and participates in education, professional organizations, and performance improvement activities.

Requirements

• Education required for APRN licensure in Nebraska, as prescribed by the Department of Health and Human Services Regulation and Licensure Credentialing Division.
• At least 2 years of experience as a Registered Nurse, APRN, or NP in psychiatric patient care.
• Knowledge of psychological principles, child and adolescent development, inter-relational dynamics, individual and group behavior, and behavior modification techniques.
• Interpersonal skills to communicate effectively and exchange patient information with patients, families, physicians, and other clinical professionals.
• Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail for up to 90% of work time when providing therapy, observing patient response, scoring tests, and documenting progress.
• Knowledge and skill in providing age-appropriate care to children, adolescents, adults, and families.
• Nebraska Advanced Practice Registered Nurse license upon hire.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification upon hire.
• DEA license.
• Current certification as a Behavioral Health Nurse Practitioner from the American Nurses Association or another nationally recognized certifying body upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Assess pediatric patients, synthesize and analyze data, order diagnostic tests and therapeutic treatments, and evaluate clinical outcomes.
• Complete accurate patient histories and physical examinations.
• Develop individualized, comprehensive plans of care based on assessment findings and patient needs.
• Implement plans of care through appropriate medical orders and use jointly approved protocols when required.
• Evaluate and revise plans in response to changes in patient condition or needs.
• Communicate medical plans to caregivers, staff members, and physicians.
• Use laboratory and x-ray procedures to assist with diagnosis and correctly interpret results.
• Address caregiver dynamics and use the nursing process to meet pediatric patients’ and caregivers’ developmental and psychosocial needs.
• Assess patient and caregiver education needs and develop and implement education plans in collaboration with other healthcare professionals.
• Use sound medical and clinical judgment, consult or collaborate with physicians as indicated, remain within scope of practice, and document assessments, plans, interventions, and patient responses.
• Prescribe therapeutic measures and medications for health conditions within scope of practice and in accordance with Nebraska APRN/NP statutes.
• Help establish and monitor standards of practice and recommend improvements to clinical practice.
• Serve as a role model and resource for staff by facilitating, supporting, mentoring, taking initiative, and solving problems proactively.
• Use or conduct research and new clinical information to recommend improvements to clinical practice.
• Participate in educational activities, networking, professional organizations, and performance improvement teams as needed.
• Ensure clinical practice meets national pediatric healthcare standards.
• Coordinate project or program development and effective implementation.
• Maintain regular attendance and perform the physical requirements described in the job’s Physical Requirements section.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed