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

PM Pediatrics • Mamaroneck, NY

5d • 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.

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.

Responsibilities

• Assess and treat acute injury and illness for both in-person and telemedicine patients, including management of febrile infant/child, ear/nose/throat infections, pediatric abdominal pain, anaphylaxis, procedural anxiolysis, respiratory distress, croup, and asthma.
• Perform procedural care including 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 lab and radiology result review, patient follow-up, and timely responses to patient calls and questions.
• Maintain a 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 internal training programs, 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.

Benefits

• Up to 10k Bonus!
• Flexible work schedule
• No overnights!
• Variety of roles available where you can choose to work anywhere from 12-36 hours per week (PT/FT).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level