Nurse Practitioner - Developmental Pediatrics
Company: Children's Hospital & Medical Center
Location: Omaha
Posted on: March 19, 2023
Job Description:
Schedule: Full Time, M - F daytime hours, rotating phone
call
Children's Hospital and Medical Center is seeking talented and
collaborative Pediatric Nurse Practitioners to join the Division of
Developmental Pediatrics. The Division of Developmental Pediatrics
is comprised of a team of developmental pediatricians and a
specialty-trained nurse practitioner, who provide comprehensive,
multidisciplinary care, allowing children to achieve their optimal
level of independence. A Developmental pediatric advanced practice
provider will be responsible for the evaluation and management of
pediatric patients with a range of behavioral and developmental
differences including developmental delay, Intellectual disability,
autism spectrum disorders, attention deficit hyperactivity
disorder, genetic disorders and sleep and elimination problems.
Experience with these patient populations is desired. The ideal
candidates will have a broad base of clinical knowledge and be
willing to learn and develop specific skills / knowledge related
developmental and behavioral pediatrics.This position works in
collaboration with the attending physicians and works within their
scope of practice to provide excellent clinical care for
patients.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Responsible for providing safe, comprehensive and compassionate
clinical care.
- Assesses patient, synthesizes and analyzes data, orders
diagnostic tests and therapeutic treatments, and evaluates clinical
outcomes.
- Seeks and integrates the perspectives of interprofessional team
members in developing and implementing the plan of care.
- Performs diagnostic and therapeutic procedures; prescribes
medications and complex medical regimes while monitoring for
desired and adverse outcomes, specific to the infant/child with
high risk, complex acute, critical, or chronic conditions
- Applies evidence based medicine pertinent to neonatal/pediatric
populations
- Continuously evaluates the relationships among access, cost,
quality, safety and their influence on healthcare outcomes and
sustainability
- Assumes leadership role to establish and monitor standards of
practice and to improve patient care through sharing knowledge,
leading teams and developing programs
- Constant consideration of child's development, family's
readiness and resources when translating health information,
education and support
- Demonstrate understanding of internal and external rules,
regulations and legislation as it relates to APP practice,
licensure, certification and billing compliance
- Maintains accurate log of credentialed procedures performed.
Demonstrates competency and expertise when performing credentialed
procedures/specialty skills
- Serves as an advocate for the needs of the children and their
families across the health care continuum ensuring the best
patient/family experience possible
- Performs other duties as assigned
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Satisfy all relevant criteria and qualifications outlined in
the Medical Staff Policy on Allied Health Professional, required to
be credentialed.
- Maintains practice agreement with service of specialty, and
practices within framework of respective scope of practice.
- Must be knowledgeable in billing regulation practices to
include documentation requirements/CPT coding regulations.
- Knowledge of physical, mental, developmental, emotional and
social needs of the neonate, infant, toddler, pre-school, school
age and adolescent patients
- Maintains current knowledge and skill level in field through
reading appropriate journals, networking, and attendance at
conferences or seminars.
- Must be able to perform a variety of duties, often changing
from one task to another of a different nature, without loss of
efficiency or composure, and be able to perform under stressful
conditions when confronted with multiple requests, demonstrating
prioritizing skills.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability
to work effectively with multiple disciplines.
- Ability to be self-directed, with minimum supervision, and
detail oriented.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Minimum of one year Advanced Practice Provider experience in
pediatrics/neonatal required.
- Previous experience in developmental pediatrics,
psychiatry-mental health, neurology, or genetics preferred.
CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS
- Current and valid Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American
Heart Association is required.
- Current and valid unrestricted Nebraska state licensure (e.g.,
APRN, PA, RN,) required
- Current and valid Pediatric Advanced Life support (PALS)
required, within 6 months of hire.
- Maintain active Federal DEA license required. Must be obtained
within 30 days of hire.
- Current and valid nationally recognized APP board certification
required.
- Current and valid nationally recognized Pediatric Nurse
Practitioner (PNP) board certification required.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
- Satisfy all relevant criteria and qualifications outlined in
the Medical Staff Policy on Allied Health Professional, required to
be credentialed.
EOE/Vets/DisabledIND123
Make a meaningful difference improving the lives of children!
At Children's, the region's only full-service pediatric healthcare
center, our people make us the very best for kids. Come cultivate
your passion, purpose and professional development in an
environment of excellence and inclusion, where team members are
supported and deeply valued. Opportunities for career growth abound
as we grow our services and spaces, including the cutting-edge
Hubbard Center for Children. Join our highly engaged, caring
team-and join us in providing brighter, healthier tomorrows for the
children we serve.
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