Advanced Practice RN-Pediatric Surgery Clinic-Full Time

Boys Town National Research Hospital; Boys Town (NE); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Low-cost visits for services at Boy sT

Mental health visits covered

401K match

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Boys Town National Research Hospital in Nebraska is seeking a licensed Advanced Nurse Practitioner to provide ambulatory psychiatric care. You will perform assessments, diagnoses and treatments, order tests, and deliver patient education in a collaborative clinic setting.

You will join a multidisciplinary team, participate in care planning, and support families with evidence-based interventions within the Boys Town care mission.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in nursing with clinical health care experience required.
• Licensed as an Advanced Nurse Practitioner in Nebraska.
• ANCC certification (or eligibility) in Psychiatric mental health nursing required.
• Experience using an electronic medical record (EMR) system.
• CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized medical care in ambulatory clinic, including history, assessment, diagnosis and treatment.
• Deliver psychiatric health services, education, counseling and support in Psychiatry Clinic.
• Order diagnostic tests and interpret results to guide treatment.
• Perform procedures such as I&D, splinting, suturing or simple lesion removal as appropriate.
• Document visits timely in the EMR and coordinate care with the health team.
• Provide education and discharge instructions; manage acute illnesses and follow-up needs.
• Consult with physicians and hospitalists as needed.

Skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Age-specific care

Autonomy

Patient education

Education

Master's Degree in nursing

Nebraska APRN license

ANCC Psychiatric Mental Health NP certification

EMR experience

CPR certification

Job description

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES

• Provides individualized medical care to patients in the ambulatory clinic setting which includes collection of relevant patient history, physical and/or mental health assessment, evaluation, diagnosis and treatment.
• Psychiatry Clinic Assignment: Provides psychiatric health services, education, counselling, and emotional support.
• Demonstrates age specific competencies in the provision of care.
• Orders necessary diagnostic tests relevant to patient condition and utilizes results to determine appropriate treatment for the patient.
• Performs procedures such as I&D, splinting, suturing, or simple lesion (wart) removal, based on knowledge, skills and abilities, as applicable to clinical area.
• Completes timely, thorough documentation of the patient visit in the electronic medical record.
• Orders pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatments indicated in management of the acute illness or health condition.
• Responds to onsite emergencies and provides prompt, and appropriate care until EMS arrives.
• Provides relevant education and discharge instructions to the patient/family related to the acute presenting illness or health condition and need for follow-up.
• Consults with physician and hospitalists as needed.

Other Duties

This job description incorporates the essential functions and duties required for this position. However, other duties may be required and assigned at times and as determined by a supervisor in order to meet the needs of the organization. Serves as a role model in carrying out activities and behaviors that reflect the values and principles of the Boys Town mission.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families and staff.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to deliver care in the clinic setting.
• Ability to identify and address the age specific needs of the patients served.
• Ability to work autonomously while recognizing when to consult with other members of the health care team.
• Provides patient care and education according to the patient population served.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's Degree in nursing with previous clinical experience in a health care setting required.
• Licensed as an Advanced Nurse Practitioner in the State of Nebraska required.
• Psychiatry Clinic assignment: ANCC certification (or eligibility to take exam) as a Psychiatric mental health Nurse Practitioner required.
• Experience using an electronic medical record required.
• CPR certification required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of three years of experience in a primary care/ambulatory care/urgent care preferred.
• For the Same Day Pediatrics Clinic, minimum of three years of APRN experience in an ambulatory and/or urgent care preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS, EQUIPMENT USAGE, WORK ENVIRONMENT

Position is relatively sedentary in a normal office administrative environment involving minimum exposure to physical risks. Will use office equipment such as a computer/laptop, monitor, keyboard, and a general workstation set-up. Requires up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Culture & Values

Care and respect for others is more than a commitment at Boys Town – it is the foundation of who we are and what we do. At Boys Town, we cultivate a culture of belonging for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that our differences enable us to be a better team – one that makes better decisions, drives innovation, and delivers better business results.

About Boys Town

Boys Town has been changing the way America cares for children and families since 1917. With over a century of service, our employees have helped us grow from a small boardinghouse in downtown Omaha, Nebraska, into one of the largest national child and family care organizations in the country. With the addition of Boys Town National Research Hospital in 1977, our services branched out into the health care and research fields, offering even more career opportunities to those looking to make a real difference.

Employee benefits

• A unique feature for employees and their dependents enrolled in medical benefits are reduced to no cost visits for services performed by a Boys Town provider at a Boys Town location.
• Additional costs savings for the employee and their dependents are found in our pharmacy benefits with low to zero-dollar co-pays on certain maintenance drugs.
• Boys Town takes your mental health seriously with no cost mental health visits to an in-network provider.
• We help your employees prepare for retirement with a generous match on their 401K or 401K Roth account.
• Additional benefits include tuition reimbursement, parenting resources from our experts and professional development opportunities within the organization, just to name a few.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Boys Town is an equal employment opportunity employer and participates in the E-Verify program. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. To request a disability-related accommodation in the application process, contact us at 1-877-639-6003.

Other Information

Boys Town is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit recognized by the IRS, and all donations to Boys Town are tax deductible in accordance with IRS regulations. Boys Town follows a policy of non-discrimination in accordance with the law.