Pediatric Urgent Care Advanced Practice Provider

PM Pediatrics•Holmdel, NJ

About The Position

PM Pediatric Care is hiring Advanced Practice Providers with pediatric experience to evaluate and provide evidence-based treatment to pediatric patients in urgent care settings, under the guidance of the Regional Medical Officer. Care is provided to in-person and telemedicine patients. The practice offers a child-friendly environment and a diverse, high-acuity case mix, with on-site x-ray and laboratory services, support staff, and specialty consultations when needed. The company provides individualized learning programs, including procedural training and radiology interpretation. The schedule is flexible, offers no overnight shifts, and includes roles ranging from 12 to 36 hours per week.

Requirements

Pediatric experience is required.
Active ANCC board certification or NCCPA certification.
Active RN license, if applicable, and NP or PA state license for each state where treating patients.
Master of Science in Nursing, doctoral degree in Nursing, or Master of Physician Assistant Studies.
Ability to think critically, multitask, and work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Excellent computer skills and experience with electronic medical records.
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and nonverbally.
Commitment to providing high-quality care and impeccable customer service in a warm, child-friendly environment.

Nice To Haves

Pediatric emergency room, pediatric hospitalist, or pediatric urgent care experience.
Experience with eCW electronic medical records.

Responsibilities

Assess and treat acute injuries and illnesses for in-person and telemedicine patients, including conditions such as febrile illness, ear, nose, and throat infections, abdominal pain, anaphylaxis, respiratory distress, croup, and asthma.
Perform procedures such as abscess drainage, foreign body removal, and laceration repair using sutures, staples, or dermal adhesive.
Take radiographs and provide preliminary x-ray interpretations with official radiology over-reads in applicable states; training is provided.
Oversee in-person and telemedicine patient flow and daily office functions, including oversight of providers, staff, and trainees on shift.
Maintain operations by following policies and procedures and reporting needed changes to the management team.
Work with onsite and telemedicine teams to complete daily tasks, including reviewing laboratory and radiology results, following up with patients, and responding promptly to patient calls and questions.
Maintain a safe, secure, equitable, and healthy work environment by following and enforcing safety procedures and quality standards and complying with legal regulations.
Protect patient confidence and confidential care information in compliance with HIPAA.
Update knowledge and skills through internal training, continuing education, 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 urgent care flow, antibiotic stewardship, and patient experience.