At Children’s, the region’s only full-service pediatric healthcare center, our people make us the very best for kids. Come cultivate your passion, purpose and professional development in an environment of excellence and inclusion, where team members are supported and deeply valued. Opportunities for career growth abound as we grow our services and spaces, including the cutting-edge Hubbard Center for Children. Join our highly engaged, caring team—and join us in providing brighter, healthier tomorrows for the children we serve. Children's is committed to diversity and inclusion. We are an equal opportunity employer including veterans and people with disabilities.A Brief OverviewResponsible for providing comprehensive health care based on scope of practice for an advanced practice registered nurse within the specialty of pediatrics and in collaboration with the physician(s) within the office and in accordance with Children's Physicians policies and procedures.Essential Functions
Assesses patient, synthesizes and analyzes data, orders diagnostic tests and therapeutic treatments, and evaluates clinical outcomes.
Completes an accurate assessment (history and physical examination) of the patient. ◦ Syntheses and analyses data obtained through assessment to develop a comprehensive plan of care that is individualized and reflects patient care needs and includes interventions and treatments to attain expected outcomes.
Implements plan by writing appropriate medical orders.
Uses jointly approved protocols appropriately, if required.
Evaluates and revises plan as indicated by changes in patient condition or needs.
Communicates medical plan to other providers if needed.
Demonstrates proper use of diagnostic tests to assist in diagnosis and interprets results correctly. ◦ Utilizes the nursing process to meet the development and psychosocial needs of the patient.
Assesses the educational needs of patients and develops/implements the educational plan ◦ Prescribes controlled substances related to the patient’s health conditions within the scope of practice of the advanced practice registered nurse and according to state statutes.
Responds appropriately in crisis situations or life-threatening emergencies.
Uses sound medical/clinical judgment during care for the patient.
Consults/collaborates with physicians as indicated. Uses jointly approved protocols to guide decision making, if required.
Stays within Scope of Practice. ◦ Documents assessments, plan of care, interventions and patient response to treatment.
Assumes leadership role to establish and monitor standards of practice to improve patient care including recommending ways to improve clinical practice, participation in related educational activities, utilizes and/or participates in research, participation in professional organizations and performance improvement teams, and incorporation of new clinical information into practice.
Serves as a role model for staff by facilitating, supporting, mentoring, taking initiative, and practicing proactive problem solving.
Serves as a reliable and visible resource for staff.
Conducts or utilizes research and new clinical information to recommend ways to improve clinical practice. ◦ Participates in educational activities and networking related to practice.
Seeks experiences and learning opportunities related to practice. ◦ Participates in professional organizations. ◦ Serves on Performance Improvement teams as needed.
Assures that clinical practice meets national standards of pediatric healthcare.
Coordinates project or program development and effective implementation
Prescribes therapeutic measures and medications according to the State of Nebraska APRN/NP Statutes. Performs select invasive Procedures, as approved in his/her individualized Scope of Service, according to Children’s Hospital policy.
Dispenses, incident to practice only, sample medications, which are provided by the manufacturer and are provided at no charge to the patient.
Prescribes therapeutic measures and medications, except controlled substances listed as Schedule II, related to health conditions within scope of practice.
Prescribes controlled substances listed as Schedule II, used as pain control for a maximum seventy-two hour supply, if subsequent renewal is required, such prescription is done by the physician.
Provides Employee Health Services to include:
New hire physicals assessments ◦ Works in collaboration with the Occupational Health Nurse Specialist on workers compensation cases ◦ Performs return-to work examinations ◦ Performs Waived Testing Procedures according to policies and procedures
Review and sign off on all patient tests and medications administered by nursing staff according to Evidenced Based Orders
Education Qualifications
Master's Degree from an accredited college or university in nursing and completed an approved advanced practice registered nurse program in the specialty of pediatrics Required
Experience Qualifications
Minimum of two years nursing experience Required and
Previous adult or geriatric nurse practitioner experience in a physician office/clinic setting Preferred
Skills and Abilities
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Licenses and Certifications
Current and valid license as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse – Nurse Practitioner (APRN-NP) in the state of NE/compact state Upon Hire Required and
Current and valid Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association i Upon Hire Required and
Current and valid Federal DEA license within 30 Days Required
Children’s is the very best for kids and the very best for your career! At Children’s, we put YOU first so together, we can improve the life of every child!Requisition ID : 21796