Nurse Practitioner- Pediatric (Full Time or Part Time)

Peoples Community Health Clinic•Waterloo, IA

19h•$0 - $122,344•Onsite

About The Position

Peoples Community Health Clinic, Inc. is seeking a pediatric nurse practitioner to provide primary care to pediatric patients at its community health clinic in Waterloo, Iowa. The role involves distinguishing cases suitable for independent management from those requiring consultation or referral, making outside referrals in consultation with a staff physician as needed, and performing services in keeping with the clinic’s mission to provide affordable, compassionate, high-quality care and improve community health. The position works within a clinical environment and uses protected health information and patient records. The nurse practitioner maintains accurate electronic health records, coordinates care according to the Patient Centered Medical Home model, supports patient and family involvement in care plans, and collaborates with clinic peers and health team members. The role serves an average of 12–18 patients per day, providing well-child care, acute care, and chronic disease management. There is no hospital requirement, and the role includes a light call schedule of one in six to seven nights and weekends. The position is full-time, typically Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with some flexibility. A minimum of 40 hours per week is required to maintain full-time status. Irregular hours, adjusted schedules, long days, and early or late hours may occasionally be needed to meet patient scheduling demands. Occasional driving may be expected. Practicing nurse practitioners and new graduates are welcome to apply.

Requirements

Completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
Current and valid Iowa license.
Complete all requirements necessary for the practice of medicine in Iowa, including state agreements for payment of health services under Medicare and Medicaid.
DEA permission to prescribe and maintain controlled substances.
Malpractice insurability.
Board certification or eligibility in the specialty area.
Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills.
Effective listening, speaking, writing, and reading-comprehension skills.
Self-motivation and ability to develop and maintain professional competence.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products and the Windows platform, and comfort using an EHR system regularly.
Sound clinical competence and professional judgment.
Ability to work independently, with diverse groups, and to respond to patient needs.
Appropriate use of resources and adherence to professional and ethical standards, including strict patient confidentiality.
Planning, organization, adaptability, attentiveness to detail, and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Previous health care experience is preferred.
Hospital privileges at local facilities, if applicable.

Responsibilities

Provide primary care to pediatric patients and distinguish cases appropriate for independent management from those requiring consultation or referral.
Make outside referrals after consulting with a staff physician as needed.
Apply specialty knowledge and scientific evidence to evaluate and improve patient care practices.
Educate patients and others using relevant clinical knowledge.
Establish and maintain professional, collaborative relationships with peers and members of the health team.
Build therapeutic, ethically sound relationships with patients and their families and support their involvement in care plans.
Respond sensitively to patients’ diverse backgrounds and needs.
Coordinate patient care according to the Patient Centered Medical Home model.
Maintain accurate electronic health records and clinical and business documentation.
Assist in controlling clinic resources.
Provide well-child care, acute care, and chronic disease management.
Occasionally participate in the light call schedule for nights and weekends.