Pediatric Nurse Practitioner

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner

The Pediatric Nurse Practitioner is to be a certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner with a Kansas medical license, who will provide optimal pediatric care in a primary care medical home practice. This position practices general pediatrics and participates in and completes maintenance of certification program by an accredited certifying organization in compliance with state and nursing board regulations.

Essential Job Duties

• Seeing patients aged 0-18 years old.
• Obtaining a comprehensive health history.
• Performing physical examinations.
• Formulating a plan of care and treatment.
• Prescribing and performing diagnostic and therapeutic interventions.
• Managing common acute and chronic illnesses.
• Documenting in electronic health record (EHR).
• Participating in educating patient, family and community in preventative health care and health maintenance concepts.
• Providing holistic patient care through interdepartmental collaboration via the care team model for example.
• Collaborating with the Healthy Development Coordinator (HDC) team in assessing development of children ages 0-5 years. Initiating any referral orders recommended by the HDC. Helping to develop, implement and further all specified care programs integrated with the pediatric department.
• Providing the highest standards of practice for the clinical area, practicing evidence-based care as guided by up-to-date literature.
• Supporting the Clinic’s Continuous Process Improvement (CPI) Quality program.
• Responsible for reviewing and addressing quality metrics for patient care on the daily pre-visit planning lists during clinic huddles with care team members; monthly score cards and quarterly reports shared by members of the Quality team.
• Has the opportunity to participate in the continuing education of nursing staff, nurse practitioner students and other learners.
• Participating in on call rotation and Saturday clinic rotation.
• Carrying out Vibrant Health’s mission: We provide access for all to integrated and high-quality care that fosters health beyond our walls.
• Accepting and using supervision, direction and consultation to maximize available resources in the completion of work duties.
• All job responsibilities will be carried out under the direction of the organization’s policies and procedures.
• Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed to maintain and improve effective functioning of the department and to advance the mission of the organization.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Evidence of completion from either an accredited Nurse Practitioner Certificate program or Master’s Degree Nurse Practitioner program which conforms to Board of Registered Nursing standards.
• Licensed RN and Nurse Practitioner in Kansas.
• Certified as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner.
• 1-2 years experience as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner.
• Must have a strong passion for serving the underserved and uninsured and demonstrate a willingness to adapt to culturally diverse community.
• Current BLS certification.

Individual must:

1. Develop rapport with patients and their families, community and other healthcare personnel.
2. Exhibit a professional and respectful demeanor.
3. Work successfully independently and within a team, shifting tasks, prioritizing tasks and problem-solving daily.
4. Demonstrate excellent customer service, helpfulness, and a positive attitude.
5. Possess superior organizational skills with attention to detail and the ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.
6. Demonstrate the ability to recognize, understand, and appreciate the value of cultural diversity and communicate medical information in plain language.
7. Demonstrate social and cultural sensitivity appropriate to ethnically and economically diverse patients and staff.
8. Exhibit experience and working knowledge of local community resources.
9. Hold current driver’s license and reliable transportation.
10. Travel to all parts of the facility and throughout the community.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Bilingual.
• Previous experience in FQHC setting.
• Ability to inspire others to share their vision and support them to reach a common goal.
• Ability to discuss strategic and sensitive issues.
• Ability to work across all levels influencing patient and organization culture.

Supervisory Responsibility

None

Americans with Disability Specifications

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; talk and hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move materials that may weigh up to 40 pounds.

Work Environment

Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must have manual dexterity and experience to perform handwritten paperwork, recordkeeping and filing.
• Prolonged sitting, standing, or walking may be required.
• Frequent bending/stooping, squatting, reaching above the shoulders, twisting and turning, kneeling, and pushing/pulling may be required.
• Employment is contingent upon successful clearance from Criminal, Kansas and Missouri Child/Elder Abuse and Neglect, Sex Offender background investigations, TB testing, pre-employment drug testing, and verification of Hepatitis-B, flu and COVID-19 immunizations.
• Occasional evening and weekend availability is required.

Trauma Informed Care

At Vibrant Health, we understand that many, if not most, people have experienced trauma in their lives. We have made a commitment to trauma informed care and support and educate team members continued development of understanding of how trauma affects individuals and coping strategies. We expect employees to incorporate their understanding about trauma into interactions with our patients and families, clinic visitors, and with each other.

Commitment to Diversity

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) Employer. We are committed to cultivating a workplace in which diverse perspectives and experiences are welcomed and respected. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, disability (physical or mental), marital or veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, political ideology, or membership in any other legally protected class. We are an Affirmative Action employer. We encourage individuals with diverse backgrounds to apply and desire priority referrals of protected veterans.