Nurse Practitioner

Children; Gulfport (MS); Vor Ort; USD 90.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive pay

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Generous paid time off

Paid Holidays

401k

Continuing Education

Zusammenfassung

Children seeks a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner to join a pediatric practice, serving Bay St. Louis, Gulfport, Biloxi, and Gautier on a floating basis. You will assess patients, develop treatment plans, and collaborate with the Medical Director to provide high-quality care.

The position requires a Master’s or Doctorate in Nursing, active NP and RN licenses, and experience in pediatric care. Telehealth may be used to treat patients as appropriate, with competitive compensation and benefits.

Qualifikationen

• Master’s or Doctorate in Nursing required.
• 2+ years of NP experience in clinic/urgent care or similar setting.
• Pediatric experience is a plus.
• Active RN and NP licenses required.
• DEA license for CDS prescribing.
• Experience with EMR.

Aufgaben

• Obtain comprehensive health histories through interviews and chart reviews; assess illness, risk factors, family history, psychosocial factors and perform thorough physical examinations.
• Develop and implement treatment plans including prescribing/dispensing medications in line with guidelines and state laws.
• Diagnose disease states and administer appropriate treatments.
• Order/perform labs and screenings; consult with physicians as needed.
• Document assessments and treatment plans clearly in patient charts.

Kenntnisse

Communication skills

Nurse practitioner license

RN license

Telehealth

EMR experience

Ausbildung

Master's degree or Doctorate in Nursing

Tools

EMR systems

Jobbeschreibung

• Employee Type Full Time Exempt

Description

What You’ll Be Doing

This is a floating position going to Bay St. Louis, Gulfport, Biloxi and Gautier

The Nurse Practitioner (NP), under the general direction of the Medical Director and Practice Administrator, will provide healthcare in a pediatric practice clinical setting within their scope.

The successful candidate will / be able to:

• Obtain a comprehensive health history through patient/family interviews and chart reviews; assess presenting illness, risk factors, and family history, psychosocial situation, and cultural factors; and performing thorough physical examination


• Develop and implement treatment plan including, but not limited to prescribe/dispense medications in compliance with medical practice guidelines and state laws


• Able to diagnosis disease states and administer appropriate treatment


• Understand and practice within specified limits and consults with Medical Director as appropriate


• Order/perform appropriate laboratory, diagnostic and other screening tests, including seek other information as needed, and consult with physicians and other clinicians for the evaluation of illness as needed


• Document assessment and treatment plan clearly and concisely in patient chart, in a timely fashion


• Prepare documentation for medical records including updating patient medical chart by posting examination and test results, diagnosis, medications, and treatment in written format or electronically


• Effectively conduct patient consults and communicate plan of treatment and care with patient/family to ensure patient awareness of self-management and health promotion/disease prevention


• Recommend appropriate community resources to meet patient/family needs


• Work with specified care teams for preparations for each patient office visit and the follow-up care post visit


• Maintain cooperative and respectful attitude with clinic personnel, providers, and patients to enhance continuity of care and a positive working environment


• Communicate appropriate information to other professionals and community agencies


• Ensure an appropriate discharge plan by facilitating the implementation of the discharge plan, discharge teaching and update discharge plan in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team in accordance with patient’s clinical course and continuing needs to expedite post discharge care


• Willingness and ability to utilize telehealth to treat patients as appropriate


• Perform any and all other duties as assigned

What We’re Looking For

• Master’s Degree or Doctorate in Nursing required


• At least 2 years of experience practicing as a Nurse Practitioner in a clinic/practice or urgent care or environment required


• Pediatric experience is a plus!


• Valid Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner licenses required


• Maintain all appropriate approvals to prescribe and dispense drugs under applicable State and federal law (CDS DEA license)


• Experience with electronic medical records (EMR)


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills


• Courteous and compassionate bedside manner

What We Offer

• Competitive pay


• Medical, dental, and vision insurance


• Generous paid time off


• Paid Holidays


• 401k


• Continuing Education

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law.