Nurse Practitioner BH / Behavioral Health - Outpatient

Children's Hospital & Medical Center•Omaha, NE

11d

About The Position

The Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN)/Nurse Practitioner provides comprehensive care for pediatric patients through direct medical and nursing care, including health promotion, health supervision, illness prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and management of health problems and conditions. The role serves as a clinical expert, mentor and educator, leader, collaborator, and researcher. On-call responsibilities vary depending on clinic assignment. The position assesses patients, develops and implements individualized care plans, orders diagnostic tests and treatments, evaluates outcomes, and communicates care plans to caregivers and clinical staff. It also supports staff development and quality improvement, incorporates research and new clinical information into practice, and helps ensure care meets national pediatric healthcare standards. Regular attendance and the physical requirements described in the posting are essential functions.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

Assess pediatric patients, including obtaining histories and performing physical examinations.
Analyze assessment data and develop individualized plans of care with interventions and treatments to achieve expected outcomes.
Implement plans of care by writing appropriate medical orders and using jointly approved protocols when required.
Evaluate and revise care plans as patient conditions or needs change.
Communicate medical plans to caregivers, staff members, and physicians.
Use laboratory and X-ray appropriately to assist with diagnosis and interpret results.
Address the developmental and psychosocial needs of pediatric patients and caregivers using the nursing process.
Assess patient and caregiver education needs and develop and implement education plans with other healthcare professionals.
Use sound clinical judgment, collaborate with physicians as indicated, and remain within scope of practice.
Document assessments, plans of care, interventions, and patient responses to treatment.
Prescribe therapeutic measures and medications within scope of practice and in accordance with Nebraska APRN/NP statutes.
Help establish and monitor practice standards and recommend improvements to clinical practice.
Mentor and support staff, serve as a visible resource, take initiative, and use proactive problem solving.
Use research and new clinical information to recommend improvements to clinical practice.
Participate in educational activities, professional organizations, networking, and performance improvement teams as needed.
Coordinate project or program development and effective implementation.
Maintain regular attendance and meet the physical requirements of the role.