Pediatric Urgent Care Advanced Practice Provider - Up to 10k Bonus!

PM Pediatrics•Mamaroneck, NY

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

PM Pediatric Care is the largest pediatric urgent care network in the country, founded and led by pediatric emergency physicians. Our mission is to provide a top-quality, convenient, and accessible alternative to the emergency department for children and young adults. We are academically driven with over 50 practice guidelines, CME-accredited lectures/workshops, a national annual conference, and a wealth of data for research and clinical analytics. We offer a supportive work environment with comprehensive individualized learning programs for pediatric advanced practice providers, including procedural training, radiology interpretation, and an evidence-based approach to illness/injury. Our centers are set up like an ED but in a private practice setting with on-site x-ray and lab services, great support staff, specialty consultations when necessary, and a high acuity with a diverse case mix. We also maintain a solid relationship with local communities and an outstanding reputation with patients and their primary care providers. The work schedule is flexible with no overnights, and a variety of roles are available where you can choose to work anywhere from 12-36 hours per week (PT/FT).

Requirements

Pediatric experience is required
Active ANCC Board Certification
Active RN and NP state license for each state where treating patients
Master of Science in Nursing or Doctoral degree in Nursing required
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) required within six months of hire
Skill in rapid assessment of the critical presentation of the pediatric population
Ability to use sound reasoning and judgment and act calmly in emergencies
Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and nonverbally
Excellent computer skills and experience with EMR (eCW experience preferred)
Ability to critically think, multitask, and work as a part of a multidisciplinary team

Nice To Haves

Pediatric ER, Pediatric Hospitalist, or Pediatrics Urgent Care Experience preferred
Comfortable with minor surgical procedures, including suturing
All necessary training will be provided.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Responsibilities

Assess and treat acute injury and illness for both in-person and telemedicine patients; including but not limited to the management of the febrile infant/child, ear/nose/throat infections, pediatric abdominal pain, anaphylaxis, procedural anxiolysis, respiratory distress, croup, and asthma.
Perform procedural care including but not limited to abscess drainage, foreign body removal, and laceration repair with sutures, staples, and dermal adhesive.
Take radiographs and provide preliminary interpretation of x-rays with official radiology over-reads (only in applicable states).
Oversee in-person and telemedicine patient flow and daily functions of the office along with oversight of other providers, staff, and trainees on shift.
Maintain operations by following policies and procedures; reporting needed changes to the management team.
Work in conjunction with the onsite and telemedicine teams to assure completion of daily tasks including but not limited to lab and radiology result review, patient follow-up, and timely responses to patient calls and questions.
Maintains safe, secure, equitable, and healthy work environment by following and enforcing safety procedures, quality standards, and complying with legal regulations.
Maintain patient confidence and protect operations by keeping patient care information confidential in compliance with HIPAA regulations.
Update knowledge and skills through our internal training program, continuing education opportunities, professional publications and participation in professional organizations.
Assist the clinical team and patients with complaints and take an active role in service recovery when needed.
Focus on efficiency metrics to improve in-person and telemedicine urgent care flow, antibiotic stewardship, and patient experience.