Pediatric Nurse Practitioner

We offer awesome benefits, competitive compensation, and a great place to work! The salary range for this position is $125,000 to $135,300 / year, plus a Sign-On Bonus of $10,000.00.

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

The APRN/NP is responsible for providing outpatient diagnostic, treatment, and preventive healthcare services; management of chronic illness; utilizing appropriate referrals to specialists; health education to patients. The schedule aligns with the 10-month schedule for the State of Hawaii Department of Education as published for "in-session" scheduled days and times. The APRN/NP-SBHC will be assigned to work in a Community Clinic of Maui, Inc. health center on days when the school is not in session.

This is a full-time position with full-time benefits, including health insurance, 403(b) with a match, generous paid time off, continuing education & licensure support, malpractice insurance, and much more.

In the SBHC setting, the APRN/NP works with an MA, BH CHW, and LCSW.

The APRN/NP also plays an essential part in the clinic attaining the goals that administration has set forth for reaching Patient Centered Medical Home recognition, UDS standards and third-party incentive programs. The APRN/NP will do this in a team-based care model by functioning in the team as the primary care facilitator.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides comprehensive healthcare services to all patients, including but not limited to, well-child care, acute care, and chronic care.
• Provides patient and family education to promote wellness, to prevent health problems, and to maintain current health status as well as intervene in acute or chronic illness states.
• Coordinates client care with other community professionals and organizations for optimal care.
• Works collaboratively with supervising pediatrician, programs director, chief operating officer, and other health center professionals.
• Works collaboratively with the school to determine student needs and align clinic care and offerings accordingly.
• Participates in chart audits as specified in the quality improvement program.
• Provides input into decision-making process by attending provider and clinic staff meetings as scheduled.
• Assists in developing goals and objectives for the program including quality improvement.
• Participates in problem solving of issues and concerns affecting the SBHC program.

Quality and Safety:

• Participates in self-education needed to perform case management and patient care.
• Participates in meeting the quality clinical measures set by the organization by reviewing preventive care needed and protocol tests, as needed.
• Participates in quality initiatives as directed to fulfill the organizations grant obligations and insurance requirements.
• Practices within the Clinical Protocols and Guidelines and Policies and Procedures of the organization.
• Participates in Emergency Preparedness Plan.

Other:

• Other duties, as assigned, and within the scope of licensure.
• Maintains current continuing educational hours, certifications, and licensure.
• Participates in coverage as needed for patients and other assignments, including school events.
• Provides comprehensive healthcare services to all community patients, as assigned, and with planned expansion of services in the assigned school community.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function assigned satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education:

• Graduate of an accredited school of Licensed Professional Nursing, MSN-APRN with pediatric experience is highly preferred.
• Licensed in the State of Hawaii as a MSN-APRN or FNP

Experience:

• Two (2) or more years’ experience as a MSN-APRN, Pediatric NP, FNP preferred; experience in a school-based work environment is desirable but not required.
• Experience or training in case management preferred.
• Prior experience and familiarity with the population and the needs of the community.
• Must understand the fiscal and programmatic administration of a federally funded Community Health Center.
• Must understand the needs of the consumer and understand the complex management of a diverse, community-based health care program.

Skills/Competencies:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to plan and organize small and large scope projects.
• Ability to make accurate assessments and prioritize work to be done.
• Must have ability to logically analyze and rationalize issues of a complex nature and make decisions with large ramifications.
• Must possess strong leadership skills and ability to solve problems.
• Computer literate in word processing and spreadsheets. Knowledge/skills of basic computer operations, i.e. word processing, data base, including using Microsoft Word and Excel to create reports and graphs.
• Provide excellent customer services to our clients including demonstration of the organizational value that patient needs are the first and central priority and the belief that patients come first.
• Willingness to assist co-workers.

Other requirements:

• Valid Driver License
• Access to an insured vehicle
• Current BLS CPR/AED certification
• DEA Registration Certification-federal
• NED-Controlled Substance Registration Certification-State of Hawaii
• TB Clearance within the past 12 months
• Fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or approved medical or religious exemption