Pediatric Nurse Practitioner

## Pediatric Developmental Disabilities (Advanced Practice Provider)Applylocations: Dallas, TXtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 3 Days Agojob requisition id: JR5845Our patients are our number one priority! We're committed to giving children back their childhood!**Job Posting Title:**Pediatric Developmental Disabilities (Advanced Practice Provider)**Location:**Dallas - Hospital**Additional Posting Details:**Monday - Friday8:00am-4:30pm**Job Description:**# ******Duties/Responsibilities******# ******Clinical Care Excellence******* Demonstrates advanced medical knowledge of pediatric developmental disabilities, complex care management, and behavioral health, alongside a foundational understanding of related orthopedic conditions and surgical interventions.* Functions as a core clinical provider within the Pediatric Developmental Disabilities multidisciplinary team to establish diagnoses and manage comprehensive, ongoing care for children with complex neurodevelopmental and chronic health conditions.* Orders and reviews routine diagnostic studies and laboratory tests under physician oversight to provide comprehensive workup, care coordination, and non-operative management of children with neurodevelopmental complexities; additionally, engages in specialized training to directly administer and interpret neurodevelopmental assessments.* Balances the completion of comprehensive clinic notes that capture patient complexity with the necessary behind-the-scenes administrative work—including Letters of Medical Necessity (LMNs) and state support forms—required to advocate for and secure patient services.* Collaborates across multidisciplinary teams to ensure continuity of care and facilitate connections with specialized community, educational, and state resources for children with special health care needs.* Acts as a resource navigator by maintaining a comprehensive understanding of community, state, and digital support systems for children with complex needs.* Working hours may vary and may include occasional long days, depending on the needs of the team.# # **Research and Quality Improvement (QI)*** Engages in clinical research and quality improvement projects to advance evidence-based care within the division, translating these insights into high-quality care for patients and families.* Participates in mortality and morbidity conferences, and performance improvement activities focused on access to care and complex care delivery.# Professional Development & Leadership* Demonstrates clinical leadership by mentoring multidisciplinary team members, modeling professional resilience, and actively contributing to divisional advocacy and quality improvement initiatives.* Participates in educational activities of the Hospital such as case conferences, symposia, and professional educational meetings.# ******Required Skills/Abilities******* Must be a graduate from an accredited educational program with Advance Practice Nurse recognition by the Texas Board of Nursing Examiners and current APRN certification required.* Must maintain current BLS certification; PALS preferred.* Prior clinical leadership experience (e.g., Charge Nurse, Unit Educator, or formal mentorship roles) in a high-acuity or complex care setting is strongly preferred.# **************************Working Environment*************************** Working Conditions: Inside* Working Position: Sitting, Standing, and Walking* Physical Demands: Medium* Physical Requirements: Lifting/Carrying, Pushing/Pulling, Climbing, Balancing, Stooping/Kneeling/Bending, Crawling, and Repetitive Movements* Lifting or carrying between 25 - 34 lbs.* Sensory/Communicative activities essential to the performance of this position: Hearing, Seeing, Feeling, and Speaking* This position will be exposed to Inside Environment and Loud Noise### About UsAt Scottish Rite for Children, we work together with the common goal of helping give children back their childhood. Scottish Rite is a unique place to work because we believe in a collaborative approach, utilizing the care and expertise from all departments. We are always looking for caring, energetic individuals to join our team. We currently have locations in Dallas and Frisco and is an equal opportunity employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr