Nurse Practitioner- Pediatric (Full Time or Part Time)

Peoples Community Health Clinic, Inc.; Waterloo (IA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus program

Health insurance

Vision plan

Dental plan

401K

CME allowance

Paid time off

Loan repayment

Work-life balance

Job summary

Peoples Community Health Clinic, Inc. in Waterloo, IA seeks a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (FT/PT) to provide primary pediatric care. You will work with a team to manage well-child, acute, and chronic conditions, with a focus on comprehensive, compassionate care.

The role requires NP program completion and Iowa licensure with DEA for prescribing. Light call and a supportive work environment are offered along with a competitive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Completion of accredited NP program.
• Iowa license and DEA for prescribing.
• Experience in pediatrics preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary pediatric care as part of a care team.
• Determine cases suitable for independent management vs. referral.
• Maintain accurate electronic health records and documentation.
• Educate patients and families on care plans and treatment options.
• Collaborate with Medical Director and staff to ensure quality care.

Skills

Pediatric care

Team player

Clinical skills

EHR proficiency

Education

NP program completion

Job description

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Nurse Practitioner- Pediatric (Full Time or Part Time)

Full Time Provider ML Waterloo, IA, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1121

Salary: $122,344.00 Annually

Peoples Community Health Clinic, Inc. (Peoples Clinic) is seeking a team player with excellent pediatric clinical skills to join our family of providers in Waterloo, IA. Peoples Clinic is a Federally Qualified Health Center and non-profit health care clinic with deep roots in the local community and guided by its mission to provide access to affordable, compassionate, high quality health care for all, while helping to improve the health of the community.

Position Highlights:

• Comprehensive benefits package includes competitive salary guaranteed for the first two years and production-based quarterly bonus, health, vision, dental 401K, CME allowance, paid time off, etc.
• Guaranteed loan repayment options available
• Committed to provide our staff with a healthy work/life balance with a 5-day work week (Monday-Friday) for scheduled patients and no hospital requirements
• Average patient volume of 12-18 patients per day providing a mix of well-child care, acute care and chronic disease management
• Light call schedule of 1:6-7 nights and weekends
• Practicing nurse practitioners and new grads are welcome to apply

FLSA Classification: Exempt

Reports to: Medical Director

Job Summary/Objective:

The Pediatric Nurse Practitioner works as a team member in providing primary care to pediatric patients, discriminating cases acceptable for independent management from those requiring consultation/referral to supervising physician or to other resources in the clinic or community. Makes outside referrals after consulting with staff physician as needed. Performs all defined services and other related duties in accordance with the mission of Peoples Community Health Clinic.

Protected Health Information Requirements/Access:

• This position will require the use or disclosure of protected health Information.
• This position will use the Treatment class of protected health information.
• Restrictions on the protected health information for this position will follow the Privacy Policies of Peoples Community Health Clinic, Inc.
• Use or disclosure of protected health information not routinely available to this position will follow procedures assessed by or directed by management.
• Patient Records – Yes Medical Information System - Yes

Essential Functions:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Overall knowledge and application in practicing specialty.
• Ability to use scientific evidence and methods to investigate, evaluate, and improve patient care practices.
• Demonstrates both an understanding of the contexts and systems in which health care is provided, and the ability to apply this knowledge to improve and optimize health care.
• Applies knowledge to educate patients and others.
• Establishes and maintains professional and collaborative relationships with peers and members of the health team.
• Creates and sustains a therapeutic and ethically sound relationship with patients and patient’s families and provides opportunity for involvement in the plan of care.
• Demonstrates sensitivity and responsiveness to patients' race, culture, gender, religion, ethnic background, sexual preference, language, mental capacity, and physical disability
• Develops an understanding of and coordinates patient care according to the Patient Centered Medical Home model.
• Maintains an accurate electronic health record to support clinical and business documentation requirements.
• Assists in control of Peoples Community Health Clinic resources.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Communication – listening, speaking, writing, and reading comprehension
• Self-motivated, including developing and maintaining own competence as it pertains to the position.
• Working knowledge of MS Office Products (ex. Excel, Word, Power Point) and Windows Platform. Must be comfortable moving within an EHR computer system regularly
• Assures safe, effective delivery of care under the selected oral care delivery.
• Exercises sound clinical competence and professional judgment
• Available and responsive to patients’ needs and care
• Ability to work with diverse groups of people
• Ability to work with a large degree of independence
• Demonstrates professional and ethical standards including but not limited to maintaining the strictest patient confidentiality
• Skilled in planning, organizing, adaptability and attentiveness to detail.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Not applicable.
• Pediatric

Work Environment/Personal Protective Equipment:

This position operates in a clinical environment, PPE is required.

Physical Demands:

This position requires continuously lifting and carrying up to 10 lbs. (67% - 100% of shift); occasional lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs. (34% - 66% of shift); occasional pushing/pulling up to 100 lbs. (34% - 66% of shift). Continuous finger dexterity and use of hands/arms for repetitive movement (67% - 100% of shift). Frequent Twisting and Reaching at and below shoulder level; Occasional Bending/Stooping, Kneeling, and Reaching above shoulder level. (34% - 66% of shift). Occasional driving with and without loading and unloading items. Occasional exposure to odors.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

This is a full-time position. Typically work hours and days are between Monday and Friday,8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and some flexibility in hours is allowed. Responsibilities occasionally may require irregular hours as deemed necessary. This may include an adjusted work schedule, long days, and early morning or late evening hours in order to meet client scheduling demands. The employee must work a minimum of 40.0 hours each week to maintain their full-time status.

Travel:

Occasional driving might be expected.

Education and Experience:

• Completion of accredited Nurse Practitioner program
• Previous health care experience preferred

Licensure and Certifications:

• Current and valid Iowa license,
• Must complete all requirements necessary for the practice of medicine in Iowa including state agreements for payment of health services under Medicare and Medicaid,
• DEA permission to prescribe and maintain controlled substances,
• Hospital privileges at local facilities (if applicable),
• Board certification or eligibility required in specialty area.

Other Duties:

The statements contained in this job description reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of responsibility. It should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements as individuals may perform other duties as assigned.