Advanced Practice Provider I - Pediatrics - Hematology-Oncology

Iansociety; Santa Barbara, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Cottage Medical Group is seeking a Pediatric Advanced Practice Provider (APP/NP) to deliver direct pediatric care within the clinic. The APP will assess patients, develop diagnostic and therapeutic plans, and work independently and with supervising physicians to ensure high-quality care.

Qualifications include a CA-licensed NP with an MSN/MSN-equivalent, BLS, and EPIC experience. Telehealth options may apply for Spanish-speaking patients; bilingual competency is preferred.

Qualifications

• NP Master’s degree from an accredited program as defined by the California Board of Registered Nursing.
• Current California RN license and NP licensure with furnishing license.
• BLS certification required; additional certifications may be required based on specialty.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct pediatric patient care within Cottage Medical Group.
• Assess, interpret, and integrate findings to determine diagnostic, educational and therapeutic plans.
• Collaborate with supervising physicians and clinic leadership to deliver patient care.

Skills

Critical thinking

Customer service

Communication

Bilingual (Spanish)

Education

Nurse Practitioner Master’s

California RN License & NP Licensure

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) (NP) is responsible for providing direct pediatric patient care to assigned patients within Cottage Medical Group (CMG). Functions independently and in collaboration with the supervising clinic physician(s) and leadership in the delivery of patient care. Assesses, interprets, and integrates findings to determine appropriate diagnostic, educational and therapeutic management plans for patients. Typical work scenarios require specialized knowledge, critical thinking, good judgment based upon the principles of biological, physiological, behavioral and sociological sciences skills, as well as strong customer service skills. Internal contacts include ancillary services departments, clinic staff, supervising physician(s) as well as other physicians, and management throughout CMG. External contacts include pediatric patients, physicians, outside medical staff, and community resource services.

Qualifications

All job qualifications listed indicate the minimum level necessary to perform this job proficiently.

LEVEL OF EDUCATION

• NURSE PRACTITIONER Master of Nursing Degree Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing as defined in Section 1482, Nurse Practice Act, Business and Professional Code required.
• Reference Addendum for additional education based on specialty.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Current California Registered Nurse License, Current California Licensure and Certificate to practice as a Nurse Practitioner issued by the California State Board and California Furnishing license required.
• American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) for Health Care Providers within 45 days required.
• Reference Addendum for additional certifications based on specialty, upon hire required.

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

Minimum:

• Clinical specialty in a pediatric ambulatory clinic setting.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Knowledge of electronic medical record, preferably EPIC.
• Ability to maintain effective and organized systems to ensure timely patient flow.
• For Telehealth APPs working in Spanish virtual clinic: Bilingual, fluent in English and Spanish; overall score of Outstanding or Competent AND score Outstanding or Competent on the medical terminology sections in both languages on Bilingual Fluency Assessment for Clinicians.

YEARS OF RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE

• Two (2) years of NP experience or two years of experience in a Pediatric Hematology/Oncology clinic required.
• Experience in the area of the clinic specialty and in an outpatient setting preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES

• Exceptional Independent and collaborative critical thinking
• Exceptional customer service and phone etiquette.
• The employee communicates effectively.
• Spanish-speaking preferred.skipped remainder