Nurse Practitioner - Pediatrics
About The Position
The Pediatric Nurse Practitioner provides a full range of outcome-based Physician Extender services in accordance with privileges granted by the MTF (e.g., supervise and provide general screening and medical care and examinations of patients for routine, acute and chronic conditions involving all organ systems; provide immunizations; diagnose, treat, and counsel patients as indicated). Technically direct and teach other staff, provide evidenced-based educational lectures and participate in in-service training to staff members. Diagnose and treat patients with common acute conditions, chronic illnesses, or minor trauma within accepted protocols, clinical practice guidelines, Nurse Practice Acts, and/or in consultation with a physician. The PNP promotes preventive care and health maintenance including annual physicals, positive health behaviors and self-care through both formal and individual education and counseling. Communicate and collaborate with a diverse group of people for the purpose of informing the healthcare team of plans/actions, for teaching/education to benefit the patient/family and organization. Recognize conditions that require isolation and ensure universal precautions are used in all patient encounters. The PNP attends staff meetings to provide case discussion, continuing education, and continuous quality improvement and safety.
Requirements
- MSN Degree
- Minimum 2 years' experience within the past 3 years as an NP
- Current, full, active, and unrestricted NP license from any state
- ANCC, AANP certification, as applicable
- Current AHA or ARC BLS Certifications
- Ability to pass a government background check/security clearance
Responsibilities
- Supervise and provide general screening and medical care and examinations of patients for routine, acute and chronic conditions involving all organ systems
- Provide immunizations
- Diagnose, treat, and counsel patients as indicated
- Technically direct and teach other staff
- Provide evidenced-based educational lectures and participate in in-service training to staff members
- Diagnose and treat patients with common acute conditions, chronic illnesses, or minor trauma within accepted protocols, clinical practice guidelines, Nurse Practice Acts, and/or in consultation with a physician
- Promote preventive care and health maintenance including annual physicals, positive health behaviors and self-care through both formal and individual education and counseling
- Communicate and collaborate with a diverse group of people for the purpose of informing the healthcare team of plans/actions, for teaching/education to benefit the patient/family and organization
- Recognize conditions that require isolation and ensure universal precautions are used in all patient encounters
- Attend staff meetings to provide case discussion, continuing education, and continuous quality improvement and safety
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
