Pediatric Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

PM Pediatrics • Timonium, MD

3d

About The Position

PM Pediatric Care is hiring advanced practice providers with significant pediatric or urgent care/emergency room experience to provide evidence-based care to pediatric patients in an urgent care setting. Under the guidance of local clinical leaders, providers assess and treat acute injuries and illnesses for in-person and telemedicine patients. The care model includes on-site X-ray and laboratory services, specialty consultation support, and a diverse, high-acuity case mix. Training is provided for applicable responsibilities, including radiograph interpretation. PM Pediatric Care offers individualized learning programs, procedural training, continuing education, and mentorship. Flexible schedules are available from 12 to 36 hours per week, with no overnight shifts.

Requirements

• 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 or doctoral degree in Nursing, or a Master of Physician Assistant Studies.
• At least 2 years of independent pediatric clinical experience as an advanced practice provider, outside of rotations, or at least 1 year of urgent care or emergency medicine experience.
• Ability to think critically, multitask, and work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Excellent computer skills and experience with an electronic medical record system.
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and nonverbally.

Nice To Haves

• Pediatric emergency room, general pediatrics, or urgent care experience is preferred.
• Experience with eCW is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess and provide evidence-based treatment for acute injuries and illnesses in pediatric in-person and telemedicine patients, including febrile patients, infections, abdominal pain, anaphylaxis, procedural anxiolysis, respiratory distress, croup, and asthma.
• Perform common urgent care procedures, including abscess drainage, foreign body removal, and laceration repair using sutures, staples, and dermal adhesive.
• Obtain and provide preliminary interpretations of radiographs with radiologist over-reads in applicable states.
• Oversee daily operations and patient flow for in-person and telemedicine visits, including oversight of other providers, staff, and trainees on shift.
• Follow established policies and procedures, proactively reporting necessary changes to the management team.
• Collaborate with on-site and telemedicine teams to complete daily tasks, including reviewing laboratory and radiology results, patient follow-up, and timely responses to patient calls and questions.
• Promote a safe, secure, equitable, and healthy work environment by enforcing safety protocols, upholding quality standards, and ensuring legal compliance.
• Maintain patient confidentiality in compliance with HIPAA regulations.
• Maintain and update professional knowledge and skills through internal training, continuing education, professional publications, and participation in professional organizations.
• Assist staff and patients with complaints as part of service recovery efforts.
• Focus on efficiency metrics to improve in-person and telemedicine patient flow, antibiotic stewardship, and patient experience.

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling to support work–life balance.
• No overnight shifts.
• Individualized learning programs, procedural training, continuing education opportunities, and mentorship.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level