What are the responsibilities and job description for the NURSE PRACTITIONERS position at Childrens International Pediatrics?
Description
About Us
We are more than just a pediatric clinic here at Children’s International; we are a family committed to providing our patients with the best pediatric care available. At Children’s International Pediatrics, we have both the children’s and their parents’ best interests at heart. We promote physical and emotional well-being through comprehensive and personalized medical care and maintain an active role in each of the communities we serve. Children’s International Medical Group is always looking for enthusiastic, self-driven, unique, individuals who share our goal of setting the gold standard in pediatric care. We are committed to selecting only the finest candidates and then providing them with the resources necessary to succeed in their position. If you are selected for employment, you will attend our in-house CIMG Academy where you will be familiarized with company policies and receive training on how to execute our standards and core values in everyday patient interactions. If you believe yourself to be an ideal candidate, please submit an application.
What You’ll Be Doing
The Nurse Practitioner (NP), under the general direction of the Medical Director and Practice Administrator, will provide healthcare in a family practice clinical settings within their scope.
The successful candidate will / be able to:
- Obtain a comprehensive health history through patient/family interviews and chart reviews; assess presenting illness, risk factors, and family history, psychosocial situation, and cultural factors; and performing thorough physical examination
- Develop and implement treatment plan including, but not limited to prescribe/dispense medications in compliance with medical practice guidelines and state laws
- Able to diagnosis disease states and administer appropriate treatment
- Understand and practice within specified limits and consults with Medical Director as appropriate
- Order/perform appropriate laboratory, diagnostic and other screening tests, including seek other information as needed, and consult with physicians and other clinicians for the evaluation of illness as needed
- Document assessment and treatment plan clearly and concisely in patient chart, in a timely fashion
- Prepare documentation for medical records including updating patient medical chart by posting examination and test results, diagnosis, medications, and treatment in written format or electronically
- Effectively conduct patient consults and communicate plan of treatment and care with patient/family to ensure patient awareness of self-management and health promotion/disease prevention.
- Recommend appropriate community resources to meet patient/family needs
- Work with specified care teams for preparations for each patient office visit and the follow-up care post visit
- Maintain cooperative and respectful attitude with clinic personnel, providers, and patients to enhance continuity of care and a positive working environment
- Communicate appropriate information to other professionals and community agencies
- Ensure an appropriate discharge plan by facilitating the implementation of the discharge plan, discharge teaching and update discharge plan in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team in accordance with patient’s clinical course and continuing needs to expedite post discharge care
- Willingness and ability to utilize telehealth to treat patients
- Perform any and all other duties as assigned
What We Offer
- Competitive pay
- Generous paid time off
- Flexible schedule
- Fun, family-oriented environment!
Children's International Pediatrics is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Requirements
What We’re Looking For
- Master’s Degree or Doctorate in Nursing required
- At least 2 years of experience practicing as an NP in a pediatric or clinic/practice environment required
- Valid LA Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner licenses required
- Maintain all appropriate approvals to prescribe and dispense drugs under applicable Louisiana State and federal law (CDS DEA license)
- Experience with electronic medical records (EMR)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Courteous and compassionate bedside manner
