Pediatric Nurse Practitioner - Central Illinois
Bloomington, Illinois, United States
Job Summary
Occupation
Nurse Practitioner
Specialty
Pediatrics
Salary
$100,000
– $130,000
• yearly
Degree Required
Other
MSN/MSRN
Position Type
Full-Time
Work Environment
Clinic/Private Practice
Location
Bloomington, Illinois, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
7/03/24
The ideal candidate will provide comprehensive care to pediatric patients, ranging from newborns to adolescents. As a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, you will play a vital role in promoting children's health and well-being through assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and education. Join our team of healthcare professionals dedicated to providing quality care to pediatric patients. If you want to make a difference in the lives of children and their families in the Bloomington-Normal community, please email your CV to [Register to View]
Job Responsibilities
• Provides health assessment for patients directed toward continuing a state of wellness, establishing the need for intervention, evaluating responses to and outcomes of therapy, and following a mutually agreed upon treatment plan.
• Utilizes standing orders established by the practice and Evidence Based Guidelines for effective and efficient patient care.
• Utilizes motivational interviewing techniques and patient coaching for patient self-management support.
• Proactively assists the Care Team in addressing the needs of the patient population.
• Assists in analyzing performance measurements to identify areas of improvement and works with the Care Team to establish and test methods for quality improvement.
• Performs patient education activities and distributes appropriate materials or resources.
• Attends and actively participates in Quality Improvement meetings.
• Performs various tests/procedures and medication administration independently in accordance with the licensed scope of care
• Interprets and evaluates findings of studies and tests
• Recognizes deviations from normal in the physical assessment. Works in collaboration with a physician in formulating treatment plans for health problems and follow up.
• Communicates with physicians or other staff to ensure continuity of care.
• Writes prescriptions for medication and communicates with pharmacies in accordance with practice protocol.
• Knows where emergency equipment is located and makes it available to the provider.
• Accurately records the following during a visit: blood pressure, pulse, temperature, height, weight, records reason for visit as indicated, documents administration of any medications or immunizations and all procedures and obtains consent if applicable.
• Documents all patient communications in medical record according to policies and procedures.
• Takes an active role in achieving clinical integration goals by medical record preparation.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related tasks as needed.
Qualifications
• Current Illinois Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Current APN Nurse Practitioner License
• National APN Board Certification
• Current DEA and Controlled Substance license in State of Illinois
• Current CPR certification.
• Must be eligible as a provider for Medicaid.
• Clean malpractice history.
Working Hours
Skills
• Ethical conduct
• Excellent patient and family interaction and time management skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability
• Extensive knowledge of diagnostic, treatment, and rehabilitation processes
• Current information regarding drugs and medications acceptable for children and the side effects
• Familiarity with traditional and web-based electronic medical record systems