Pediatric Nurse Practitioner- West Houston

Spring Branch Community Health Center

Katy (TX)

On-site

USD 100,000 - 140,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

NHSC loan repayment eligible

401(k) with employer matching

License and DEA renewal reimbursement

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Job summary

Spring Branch Community Health Center seeks a Midlevel Pediatric Provider to join a collaborative team delivering primary health care to children from birth through 18 years. You will work under the Director of Pediatrics, review histories, educate families, and manage care per protocols while meeting productivity goals.

Requirements include an unrestricted TX APRN license with prescriptive authority, Doctorate or Masters in Nursing, 3 years pediatric APRN experience, BLS, and bilingual

Qualifications

Unrestricted Texas APRN license with prescriptive authority
Doctorate or Master in Nursing
3 years pediatric APRN experience
BLS certification
Bilingual English/Spanish preferred but not required
Proficient with computers and EHR systems

Responsibilities

Provides medical services for patients birth to 18 years, as delegated by the supervising Physician and CMO
Prescribe medications and recommend other forms of treatment
Maintains medical expertise and delivers quality primary care
Examines, diagnoses, treats and refers patients as needed
Maintains problem-oriented health records and timely charting (≤72 hours)
Performs, orders, and interprets diagnostic studies
Reviews labs and x-ray reports to guide care
Educates patients and families and addresses questions
Collaborates with Medical Director, Physicians, and staff to assess client needs
Participates in policy review and safety programs; supports department leadership
Fills in for other providers at other sites as needed

Skills

Pediatric APRN experience

Bilingual English/Spanish

EHR proficiency

Clinical team collaboration

Education

TX APRN license (unrestricted)

Doctorate or Masters in Nursing

BLS certification

Job description

Summary

The Midlevel Provider for Pediatric reports directly to the Director of Pediatrics and is responsible for providing direct patient care including history review, health education, physical exam, counseling, diagnosis and treatment according to protocols and meeting productivity goals. The Midlevel Provider for Pediatric will be part of a team working in collaboration with the clinic staff to provide primary health care services effectively and efficiently.

Summary

Qualifications

An unrestricted License to practice as a Pediatric Advance Practice Nurse with prescriptive authority in the State of Texas
Must have a Doctorate or Masters in Nursing
3 years of experience as a certified Pediatric Advanced Practice Nurse
Certified BLS or BLS equivalent.
Bilingual – English/Spanish is preferred but not required
Proficiency in Computer Skills and Electronic Health Records

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Provides medical services for patients from birth until 18 years of age, as delegated by the supervising Physician and Chief Medical Officer.
Prescribe medications and make recommendations for other forms of treatment.
Maintains medical expertise and competency as well as demonstrates a thorough knowledge of procedures to deliver quality primary medical care. Provides medical sessions, as scheduled, in direct patient care at the health center.
Examines, diagnoses treats and/or refers patients for appropriate specialty care services.
Maintains a problem-oriented health record for each patient seen in accordance with the health center’s established information management policies and procedures.
Completes patient charts as required by health center rules not to exceed 72 hours after the patient is seen.
Perform, order, and interpret diagnostic studies and medical protocols.
Reviews all lab and x-ray reports for patients under his/her care on a timely basis and makes medical management decisions appropriately. Follows appropriate standards of care for each patient.
Provide education and support to patients and receive and address patient’s questions and problems.
Collaborates with Chief Medical Director, Physicians, other Mid-Level Providers, Clinical Quality Manager, Site Supervisor, Medical Assistants, Front Desk Staff, and other team members to assess the needs of clients.
Participates in the review and development of patient care policies, including health maintenance schedules and continuity of care. Serves as a resource and positive, proactive leader for the department.
Ensures that patient and family/significant others are educated about diagnosis and the plan of care. Acts as a resource for facilitating communication when necessary.
Participates in the evaluation of products, procedures, and patient care standards.Participates in conferences, workshops in specified health promotion, and education and/or prevention programs as needed; attends and participates in clinic meetings/departmental meetings and other clinic functions as required by the Health Center.
Accepts responsibility for remaining current with health care trends and information that impact the medical practice.
Performs other duties as assigned including filling in for other providers at other sites during their absences.
All Health Center staff members have emergency and disaster response responsibilities. Participates in all safety programs which may include assignment to an emergency response team.