JOB SUMMARY
Provides advanced practice health care services as well as documentation of services, collaborates with colleagues and clinical director, supervises assigned support staff, participates in quality assurance activities, and demonstrates a commitment to quality health care.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
Minimum Qualifications:
- Completion of a graduate level (or higher) nurse practitioner program accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
- No experience required
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS OR CERTIFICATIONS
Required:
Current RN's who have not yet completed their nurse practitioner program or recent graduates who have not yet obtained their ANCC/AANP certification or APRN nurse practitioner license are eligible to apply for this position. However, official employment is contingent upon the successful completion of an accredited nurse practitioner program, ANCC/AANP certification and APRN nurse practitioner licensure.
Job Duties:
- Management of complex and acute medical conditions, as well as behavioral, nutritional, equipment, and education.
- Performing detailed examinations of the patient. Creating and implementing treatment plans.
- Coordinating with other medical professionals and specialists as necessary, as well as equipment needs, under the supervision of clinic faculty.
- Ordering, and interpreting diagnostic tests such as lab work and x-rays, performing procedures such as lumbar puncture , and providing parent, and family education.
- Updating medical records and completing progress notes on time.
- Supports and assists with hospital and unit specific quality improvement projects.
- Direct contact with DMEs, pharmacies, and insurance companies (peer-peer) required to expedite patient's medications, supplies and equipment.
- Regular attendance at division, unit provider, and quality improvement meetings.
- Excellent communication skills with patients and interprofessional members of the team.
Requirements:
- Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner certification
- PALS certification
- At least one year of work experience in a hospital setting as a pediatric nurse practitioner
Salary Range:
Commensurate with experience
Equal Employment Opportunity
UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
