Nurse Practitioner - Pediatric Inpatient Services (Night Shift)

University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) • Galveston, TX

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About The Position

Provides advanced practice health care services as well as documentation of services, collaborates with colleagues and clinical director, supervises assigned support staff, participates in quality assurance activities, and demonstrates a commitment to quality health care.

Requirements

• Completion of a graduate level (or higher) nurse practitioner program accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
• Certification by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP)
• Licensed Registered Nurse (RN) by the Texas Board of Nursing (TBON)
• Licensed Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) in a nurse practitioner clinical area of specialization by the Texas Board of Nursing (TBON)
• Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner certification
• PALS certification
• At least one year of work experience in a hospital setting as a pediatric nurse practitioner

Responsibilities

• Management of complex and acute medical conditions, as well as behavioral, nutritional, equipment, and education.
• Performing detailed examinations of the patient. Creating and implementing treatment plans.
• Coordinating with other medical professionals and specialists as necessary, as well as equipment needs, under the supervision of clinic faculty.
• Ordering, and interpreting diagnostic tests such as lab work and x-rays, performing procedures such as lumbar puncture , and providing parent, and family education.
• Updating medical records and completing progress notes on time.
• Supports and assists with hospital and unit specific quality improvement projects.
• Direct contact with DMEs, pharmacies, and insurance companies (peer-peer) required to expedite patient’s medications, supplies and equipment.
• Regular attendance at division, unit provider, and quality improvement meetings.
• Excellent communication skills with patients and interprofessional members of the team.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees