Pediatric Nurse Practitioner

Chenega Corporation•Montgomery, AL

About The Position

The Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (NP) will be the Primary Care Manager (PCM) for a panel of up to 1,300 patients. As a PCM, the NP will be the primary person responsible for the management of the health and wellness of his/her assigned patients.

Requirements

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), Nurse Practitioner, or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), Nurse Practitioner.
Graduate from a nationally accredited nursing program recognized by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
National certification as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP)
Minimum two (2) years of full-time experience providing dedicated pediatric medical patient care services in a credentialed primary care setting OR
National Certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP).
Minimum two (2) years full-time experience providing medical patient care services as a Family Nurse Practitioner inclusive of pediatric patients, in a credentialed Family Health setting.
Possess and maintain a current and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license from any state or territory of the United States or District of Columbia
Possess and maintain a current and unrestricted Nurse Practitioner (NP) license from any state or territory of the United States or District of Columbia.
Possess and maintain a current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS).
Possess and maintain a current certification in Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS).
Knowledge of computer applications/software to include Microsoft Office programs including Outlook (e-mail), and internet familiarity.
Knowledge of medical privacy and confidentiality (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act [HIPAA]) and accreditation standards of Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC) and The Joint Commission (TJC), and the Clinical Practice Guidelines (CPGs).
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Possess skill and tact to communicating with people who may be physically or mentally ill, uncooperative, fearful, emotionally distraught, and occasionally dangerous.
Knowledge and experience, or demonstrate comprehension during training, with software and databases currently employed at the MTF (e.g., Microsoft Office, Access, Excel, and PowerPoint; Medical Health System’s (MHS) Genesis.
Possess skills with computer program literacy to collect and analyze data.
Knowledge and experience in Patient Advocacy, Patient Privacy, and Customer Relations.
Ability to apply critical thinking skills and expertise in resolving complicated healthcare, social, interpersonal, and financial patient situations.
Possess organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills to articulate medical requirements to patients, families/caregivers, medical and non-medical staff in a professional and courteous way.
Nurse Practitioners must meet all credentialing requirements for the MTF where they will be providing services.
Ability to input, extract and format data from established databases
Ability to obtain T3 clearance.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee may use repeated motions that include the arms, wrists, hands and/or fingers. The employee is occasionally required to walk, stand, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

Nice To Haves

Possess and maintain an active, valid, current, and unrestricted State Controlled Substance License and be eligible to obtain a DEA license Preferred
Familiarity with Department of Defense (DoD), Federal, State, non-profit healthcare systems and organizations, to include DoD Tri-Service Military Healthcare Systems, TRICARE purchased care system, Medicare, Medicaid, and the Veterans Administration (VA) Preferred

Responsibilities

Direct, perform, or assist in the instruction of other health care professionals within the scope of the clinical privileges or responsibilities.
Examine, diagnose, treat, or prescribe courses of treatment within the scope of training, experience, and privileges.
Provide preventive and health maintenance care, including annual physical, positive health behaviors, and self-care skills through education and counseling.
Technically direct and teach other staff, provide evidenced-based educational lectures and participate in in-service training to staff members.
Order diagnostic tests as applicable as well as request consultation or referral with appropriate physicians, clinics, or other health care providers.
Provide a full range of primary care pediatric nurse practitioner services in accordance with privileges granted by the military treatment facility (MTF).
Perform routine developmental screenings.
Diagnose and treat common childhood illnesses.
Provide anticipatory guidance regarding common child health concerns.
Provide childhood immunizations.
Perform school and sports physicals.
Perform therapeutic procedures and prescribe pediatric treatment and medications based on assessment results and standards of care within the scope of practice of a pediatric nurse practitioner as defined and approved on the provider privileges list. Privileges scope of care and standards of practice guidelines are as defined by the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP).
Examine, diagnose, and treat acute episodic and chronic diseases, minor traumas and behavioral/psychological problems of newborns, infants, children, and adolescents up to age 18 years.
Identify and manage specific pediatric illnesses.
Prepare and review case histories and clinical records of newborns, infants, children, and adolescents up to age 18 years. Secures a health and developmental history from the patient or parent; records findings and makes critical evaluation.
Examine patients and determine need for radiological and clinical examinations.
Laboratory test and interpret examination findings and test results. Also, perform or request special screening and developmental tests and interpret the results. Provide notification to patients of results and adjust the treatment plans as clinically warranted.
Evaluate total health care needs of patients and develop a plan to meet these needs. Teach patients and family members different ways to maintain or improve their health status.
Provide healthcare and preventative services to pediatric patients and their family members, including age specific anticipatory guidance in growth and development, nutrition, common illnesses, safety, and discipline.
Evaluate clinical practice and collaborate with health care team members as the PCM to improve patient delivery for an empanelment of pediatric patients.
Make appropriate referrals to general pediatrician, family practice physician, and/or specialty physician as warranted.
May be required to work in other MTF duty sections
Other duties as assigned.