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Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Nursing.
• Current certification as a Pediatric NP by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or National Board of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (NBPNA/P).
• Proof of professional development through continuing education within the last twenty-four (24) months.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience within the preceding three (3) years as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner in a clinical setting.
• Current certification in Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) AND Basic Life Support (BLS).
• Current, full, active, and unrestricted license as a Registered Nurse.
• Two (2) letters of recommendation written within the last two (2) years attesting to the HCW’s clinical skills.
• At least one (1) letter must be from a physician or nurse practitioner who has personally observed and evaluated the HCW and who can attest to the HCW’s clinical competence in the care of patients.
• The other letter may be from a clinic or hospital administrator, physician or nurse who has personal knowledge of the HCW’s patient care skills in a similar clinical environment.
• Reference letters shall attest to the HCW’s communication skills and ability to relate to patients as well as professional and other interpersonal skills among staff members and must include name, title, phone number, date of reference, address and signature of the individual providing reference.
• Strong pediatric assessment and clinical decision-making skills.
• Knowledge of pediatric pulmonary diseases and chronic disease management.
• Experience or knowledge related to asthma, cystic fibrosis, allergies, and other pediatric respiratory disorders.
• Ability to independently assess patients and formulate appropriate treatment plans within authorized scope of practice.
• Strong patient and family education skills.
• Effective telephone triage and urgent clinical assessment skills.
• Excellent clinical documentation and communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
• Strong organizational, care coordination, and follow-up skills.
• Commitment to evidence-based practice, patient safety, and family-centered pediatric care.

Responsibilities

• Provides comprehensive, specialized care to pediatric patients with acute and chronic pulmonary, allergy, asthma, and cystic fibrosis conditions.
• Works collaboratively with physicians, nursing staff, ancillary services, patients, and families to assess clinical needs, develop and implement treatment plans, coordinate follow-up care, provide patient and caregiver education, and support both outpatient and inpatient pediatric pulmonary services.
• Obtains a focused history of the patient's present illness and pertinent medical information.
• Reviews past medical and surgical history, immunization status, allergies, developmental status, and current medications.
• Obtains, assesses, and interprets pertinent vital signs.
• Performs comprehensive and focused physical examinations.
• Orders, performs when appropriate, and interprets diagnostic and ancillary testing, including laboratory and radiologic studies.
• Formulates clinical impressions and assessments based on the patient's history, physical examination, and diagnostic findings.
• Develops and initiates appropriate treatment plans within the Nurse Practitioner's scope of practice.
• Determines appropriate patient disposition and establishes follow-up care.
• Performs minor surgical procedures within the authorized scope of practice.
• Collects, documents, and maintains examination and clinical data in the appropriate medical record format.
• Provides specialized patient care within the Pediatric Pulmonary, Asthma, Cystic Fibrosis (CF), and Allergy Clinics.
• Evaluates pediatric patients and determines the need for medical intervention.
• Develops individualized assessments and treatment plans.
• Communicates diagnoses, treatment recommendations, and follow-up plans to patients, parents, and caregivers.
• Assists in establishing comprehensive treatment plans for patients with cystic fibrosis, asthma, allergies, and other chronic pediatric pulmonary conditions.
• Assists physicians and other healthcare professionals with the assessment and management of pediatric pulmonary patients.
• Provides inpatient pulmonary coverage commensurate with the Nurse Practitioner's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and authorized scope of practice.
• Assists with inpatient allergy consultations, including drug allergy assessments, desensitization procedures, and skin testing for Aspergillus allergy when appropriate.
• Identifies and addresses discharge planning needs for pediatric pulmonary patients.
• Coordinates appropriate follow-up with pediatric pulmonary providers and other specialty services following hospitalization.
• Assesses patient and family nursing, social service, and other support needs and provides recommendations when appropriate.
• Coordinates and ensures appropriate scheduling of diagnostic procedures and testing, which may include: Barium swallow studies, Chest X-rays, Sinus imaging, CT scans, Laboratory testing, Pulmonary function testing, Other clinically indicated diagnostic studies.
• Explains diagnostic tests and treatment procedures to patients, parents, and caregivers.
• Obtains informed consent when required.
• Reviews new medications and changes to home treatment plans with patients and families.
• Develops and implements appropriate treatment interventions, including medication changes or additions to home therapy, such as antibiotics, when clinically appropriate and within scope of practice.
• Refers patients to their local physician, emergency department, or other appropriate level of care when necessary.
• Coordinates consultations or schedules patients for evaluation at Naval Medical Center Portsmouth (NMCP) when appropriate.
• Responds promptly to urgent pediatric pulmonary referrals.
• Communicates with referring physicians and provides timely clinical intervention when necessary.
• Provides initial telephone coverage for parents and caregivers of cystic fibrosis patients when indicated.
• Provides backup telephone coverage for other pediatric pulmonary patients as assigned.
• Returns patient and family telephone calls efficiently and within appropriate clinical timeframes.
• Assesses reported symptoms and determines the appropriate clinical response or level of care.
• Clearly documents telephone encounters, clinical recommendations, and treatment plans.
• Obtains appropriate physician review and/or signature when required by applicable medical, legal, or scope-of-practice requirements.
• Functions as an Allergy/Asthma/Cystic Fibrosis Educator for patients, families, and primary caregivers.
• Educates patients and families regarding disease processes, treatment plans, medications, and home management.
• Contacts families of newly diagnosed allergy, asthma, or cystic fibrosis patients to discuss the diagnosis, treatment plan, and education process when needed.
• Reviews educational materials related to cystic fibrosis, asthma, allergies, allergen avoidance, disease management, and treatment options.
• Provides written educational materials to patients and caregivers when appropriate.
• Provides support and counseling to pediatric pulmonary patients and their families.
• Reinforces treatment compliance, medication management, and home-care expectations.
• Assists physicians with patient and family education.
• Collaborates with physicians, nurses, social workers, physical therapists, nutritionists, pulmonary function laboratory staff, and other healthcare professionals.
• Initiates referrals to ancillary services when clinically appropriate.
• Facilitates coordinated interdisciplinary care for cystic fibrosis, asthma, allergy, and other chronic pulmonary patients.
• Maintains positive communication and effective working relationships across departments.
• Serves as a clinical resource for healthcare professionals and outside agencies involved in the care of pediatric pulmonary patients.
• Provides consultation and education regarding cystic fibrosis, asthma, allergies, and other chronic pediatric pulmonary diseases to healthcare professionals within the community.
• Participates in the education of nurses, medical students, residents, house staff, and other healthcare professionals.
• Provides instruction regarding the assessment and management of pediatric patients with: Cystic fibrosis, Asthma, Allergies, Other acute and chronic pulmonary conditions.
• Assists in teaching and provides appropriate technical oversight to assigned house staff, medical students, and nursing students.
• Conducts in-service training related to cystic fibrosis, asthma, allergies, and other pediatric pulmonary topics.
• Serves as a knowledgeable clinical resource for professional nursing staff and other healthcare personnel.
• Reviews current medical literature and evidence-based practices to maintain and advance clinical knowledge.
• Maintains complete, clear, concise, and timely documentation of patient encounters.
• Documents assessments, treatment plans, patient education, telephone encounters, referrals, and follow-up recommendations.
• Ensures patient visits appropriately identify the care provided and required follow-up.
• Maintains clinical documentation in accordance with facility, contractual, regulatory, and professional standards.
• Promotes an optimal physical environment for patients and staff with an emphasis on safety, cleanliness, infection prevention, and quality patient care.
• Up to 20% of the Nurse Practitioner's workload may consist of data collection activities.
• Assists with the collection and coordination of clinical information for Cystic Fibrosis and Asthma/Allergy Clinic databases.
• Supports data collection associated with approved clinical research projects.
• Ensures research-related efforts remain limited to data collection performed as part of routine clinical care.
• Maintains accurate and organized clinical information in accordance with applicable policies and requirements.

Benefits

• Competitive financial package
• Comprehensive insurance package including health, dental, vision, and life coverage.
• Accrued Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays (Outlined in Handbook)
• 401(k) Plan