What are the responsibilities and job description for the APRN School Based - Flexible hours, following school calendar position at Community Health and Wellness of Greater...?
Essential Functions & Responsibilities: Pediatric or Family Nurse Practitioner provides clinical care within scope of Nurse Practitioner license.
Essential Job Functions:
- Assesses patient illness by obtaining complete medical history ensuring that findings are properly recorded in the patient’s medical record. Performs physical examinations, orders immunizations, orders laboratory tests/diagnostic imaging as needed and interprets results.
- Diagnoses common childhood illnesses or health needs based on interpretation and evaluation of clinical data and physical assessments.
- Works with other staff to plan, develop and evaluate patient care plan and advocates for and supports community health programs and policies.
- Provide direct patient care as a member of the clinical team working with
Nurses, Providers, Behavioral Health Clinicians, Medical Assistants, Case Managers and Patient Access Representatives toward achieving the goals for the patient’s plan of care.
- Concentration with pediatric/adolescent population as appropriate to skills and Board certifications.
- Participates in rotation to provide services to the community and participate in health fairs as needed.
- Provide patient care and treatment in collaboration with a physician in accordance with established state laws and organizational job description.
- Refers patients for diagnostic tests and specialist services as appropriate.
- Participates in Professional Practice, Quality Improvement, Staff, and other meetings as assigned.
- Maintains and enhances professional development and knowledge of theory and practice by attending conferences, educational programs and seminars.
- Facilitate educational programs for pediatric or adolescent population.
- May work in clinic setting based on operational needs.
- Other duties as requested.
Performance Goals:
- Ability to problem solve and use good judgment on a case-by-case basis.
- Ability to effectively track client data, specialty appointments and diagnostic tests.
- Ability to effectively assess patient status.
- Aware of resources, referral options and services outside of the CHWC
Additional General Requirements: Professional positive attitude, understanding of customer service principles, trustworthiness and excellent interpersonal skills.
Job Qualifications/Requirements: Current APRN license. CPR certification. Mandatory Education, Case Review, and Departmental Meetings as outlined by the Medical Director.
Education:
Position requires a master’s degree from an accredited program in nursing and a successful completion of an accredited certified nurse practitioner program.
Experience: This position requires experience as a nurse practitioner with pediatric primary care experience.
Language Skills: Must speak, write, and read English proficiently. Spanish preferred but not required.
Licensure/Certification Required: A current license from the Connecticut Department of Health, Professional Board Certification, CT Controlled Substance Abuse and DEA License and certification in CPR.
