PEDIATRIC NURSE PRACTITIONER

CENTRO SAN VICENTE CLINIC; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 105,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

CENTRO SAN VICENTE CLINIC in El Paso, TX seeks a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner to provide primary healthcare to pediatric patients, develop care plans, diagnose and treat, and coordinate with a multidisciplinary team.

This role emphasizes prevention, patient education, confidentiality, and adherence to guidelines, with on-call coverage and opportunities to mentor students.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Nursing from an accredited school.
• Current Texas license as Advanced Practice Nurse and Pediatric Nurse Practitioner certification.
• Meet qualifications for Professional Liability Insurance in Texas.
• Experience in community-based primary care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement care plans focusing on prevention and early detection per guidelines.
• Assess, diagnose and treat pediatric patients per guidelines.
• Maintain accurate medical records and follow up on care.
• Provide patient education and ensure confidentiality at all times.
• Collaborate with Centro San Vicente staff and other providers to ensure continuity of care.

Skills

Communication

Clinical decision-making

Team collaboration

Empathy

Patient confidentiality

Education

Master's in Nursing

Pediatric NP certification

Texas APRN license

Liability insurance eligibility

Tools

EMR systems

Medical coding

Health information systems

Job description

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PEDIATRIC NURSE PRACTITIONER

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1022

Job Summary:

The Pediatric Nurse Practitioner will provide primary healthcare to pediatric patients.

Essential Functions:

• Develops and implements a plan of care for patient with focus on prevention and early detection in accordance with accepted healthcare guidelines.
• Assess, diagnose and treat pediatric population in accordance with accepted healthcare guidelines
• Provides healthcare for patients within the framework of established guidelines and protocols. This includes developing patient care plans as necessary and performing the necessary follow up.
• Provides information and feedback to patients on a timely basis, enabling them to assume responsibility for their own health.
• Maintains complete, accurate and up-to-date medical records, documenting all aspects of care given.
• Makes referrals as necessary and works with Centro San Vicente staff and other healthcare providers to assure continuity of care and multidisciplinary healthcare.
• Functions as a preceptor for students and assists with the health education programs for Centro San Vicente staff.
• Collaborates with other practitioners in the clinic.
• Represents the mission of Centro San Vicente to patients and visitors.
• Participates in the process for finalizing the Health Care Plan in the determination of strategies, measures, and outcomes that are desired.
• Provides on call coverage on a rotational basis.
• Works to maintain a high level of patient satisfaction.
• Maintain at least 80% attendance at provider meetings.
• Compliance with standards of conduct and corporate compliance program.
• Promotes teamwork, creating a good work environment.
• Maintains and ensures patient confidentiality at all times.
• Maintains proficiency in coding patient visits and in documenting Medical Necessity.
• Communicates and demonstrates the mission, vision and goals of the Center.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Basic computer knowledge.
• Well-developed verbal and written communication skills.
• Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner.
• Ability to make independent decisions without on-site supervisor.
• Culturally sensitive to the population served by a Community Primary Health Care Center.
• Ability to implement a holistic philosophy of health care that integrates the biological, emotional, spiritual and social aspects.
• Ability to work a flexible, extended, work schedule including attendance at meetings and workshops.
• A sense of compassion for the indigent.
• Ability to work at the time and location assigned.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Strong work ethic with emphasis on empathy, compassion and integrity.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduate from an accredited school with a Masters Degree in Nursing.
• Current Texas license as Advance Practice Nurse and certified as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner.
• Meet all qualifications to be covered in Texas for Professional Liability Insurance.
• Experienced in community-based primary care preferred.
• Experience in the clinically-related management aspects of primary care administration including cost efficient clinical management, medical policy development and clinical outcome measures.
• Experience in community oriented or population based medicine and requirements for Joint Commission for the Accreditation of Health Care Organizations.