Pediatric Nurse Practitioner for The Center for Autism Services, Science and Innovation (CASSI) : Greenspring Location

Kennedy Krieger Institute • Baltimore, MD

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About The Position

The Pediatric Nurse Practitioner I works collaboratively within a multidisciplinaryhealth team as a healthcare provider responsible for providing comprehensivecare to patients. This position educates patients, and/or intervenes in acute orchronic illness, and practices within department and Kennedy Krieger Instituteguidelines in accordance with State of Maryland Nurse Practitioner regulations.The incumbent will adhere to the Nurse Practice Act and all rules governingcertification for their scope of practice. This position is credentialed and grantedspecified professional staff privileges by the Kennedy Krieger Institute MedicalBoard which list specific tasks and are reviewed annually.

Requirements

• Must possess and maintain registered nurse (RN) unencumbered licensure andcertification as a nurse practitioner to practice as a nurse practitioner by theState of Maryland.
• Must possess and maintain a Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)registration and Controlled Dangerous Substance (CDS) registration.
• Must possess and maintain national certification in area of specialty from anational certifying board, such as the American Nurses Credentialing Center orthe Pediatric Nursing Certification Board.
• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) required.
• Minimum two years of related clinical nursing experience required.

Responsibilities

• Conducts comprehensive or episodic health assessment of patients/familieswith real, potential, acute, and/or chronic health problems which may includethe psychosocial, cognitive, and personal assets and limitations of thepatient/family with an emphasis on wellness.
• Performs health screening and orders, performs, and interprets tests.Establishes medical and nursing diagnosis, orders and evaluates diagnosticstudies, performs and monitors therapeutic procedures; and assesses and/ormanages follow-up plans.
• Assesses chronic health problems and refers patients to attending or primaryprovider when appropriate.
• Collaborates with other professionals in developing and implementing a plan ofcare for child or adolescent.
• Records and documents health assessment data necessary to maintain,coordinate, and/or expedite required services.
• Assumes responsibility and accountability for time management, professionalrelationships, and interpersonal interactions.
• Provides health education to care givers and other members of the multidisciplinary team concerning health issues such as medications, managementof illness, and disease prevention. Teaches children/adolescents about goodheath practices.
• Develops, conducts, and/or evaluates formal or informal in service andcontinuing education programs in area(s) of expertise for peer group and otherdisciplines.
• Assumes responsibility for own professional development and remains currentin clinical practice by attending relevant continuing education.
• Participates in the research process and enhances the quality and clinicalrelevance of nursing research by promoting expertise in clinical problems,providing knowledge about the way in which these clinical services aredelivered, and assisting others in applying scientific knowledge in nursingpractice.
• Participates on department, functional unit, and hospital committees asassigned.
• Serves as a clinical preceptor for nursing students including nurse practitionercandidates.
• Advocates for children and adolescents with developmental disabilities withinhealth, community, and school arenas.
• Participates in the development and implementation of a quality assuranceprogram.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees