Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP)

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We are seeking a Nurse Practitioner to join our growing Pediatric Neurology multi-disciplinary team! Nurse practitioners (NPs) at Cortica are passionate members of Neurodevelopmental Medicine (NDM) team that strives to bring exceptional care to children and their families with neurodevelopmental disorders, including autism. We are a rapidly growing healthcare company pioneering the most effective treatment methods for children with neurodevelopmental differences. Our mission is to design and deliver life-changing care - one child, one family, one community at a time. Ultimately, we envision a world that cultivates the full potential of every child. At Cortica, every team member is instrumental in helping us achieve our mission! Our culture and values guide how we work and treat one another. Cortica celebrates diversity and fosters an inclusive environment, seeking ideas and opinions from everyone on the team. We safeguard equal rights and respect for all individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, creed, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry, veteran status or other applicable, legally protected characteristics. All Cortica employment decisions are made based on an individual's qualifications and ability to successfully perform the job responsibilities. Our medical centers are high-energy, collaborative environments full of professionals who are passionate about serving this unique population. Our clinical services span: Pediatric Neurology (including metabolism and genetics) Neurodevelopmental Pediatrics Pediatric and Family Nurse Practitioners Nutrition and feeding Speech-Language Therapy Occupational Therapy (OT) Physical Therapy (PT) Music Therapy Family Counseling Behavior Intervention (ABA) Electroencephalography (EEG) Neuromodulation Therapies What will you do? Complete thorough patient intakes, screenings, and assessments that incorporate the unique characteristics and needs of each patient and family member into the plan of care Triage referrals for acute needs to other members of the Cortica team Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team members to coordinate compendium of care for each patient Utilize the nursing process, scientific reasoning and critical problem solving to practice within the scope of responsibilities as defined by the California Board of Nursing including placing orders and screening tests in in accordance with approved protocol(s) and guidelines Provide appropriate clinical documentation using Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system for all patient encounters Communicate effectively with patients, families, and clinical teams Participate in annual performance reviews, as needed Provide appropriate clinical documentation using Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system for all patient encounters (Athena) Participate in annual performance reviews, as needed NPs have multiple roles depending on their NDM knowledge, skills, and experience. Thus, there is ample room to grow personally and professionally with dedicated team of providers and the rapid national expansion of our centers to help you on your journey: Cortica's Welcome Visit : Cortica's NPs get to be the first to welcome new families into our model with a telehealth visit. During the visit, you will share the overall model that we use and help families access developmental and behavioral services that are right for their child. This will include gathering information about neurodevelopmental challenges, conducting needed telehealth-based diagnostic assessments and screenings to kick off cascade for downstream therapy and medical service referrals including DT, ABA, Counseling, Parent Education. Opportunities exist for a full-time telehealth NP role conducting Welcome Visits. Cortica Nurse Education Program : Cortica's NPs have the opportunity, if desired, to also spend a portion of their clinical time providing ongoing education to families enrolled in our medical program on a diverse set of well-delineated topics including what it means to have an autism label, how to help you child sleep, pill-swallowing, sexuality, navigating the school system and much more. Cortica's Nutrition Program : Cortica's NPs have the opportunity, if desired, to also provide nutrition evaluation and dietary support in concert with our speech and occupational therapy team. Our program is based on the SOS feeding approach and . Cortica Medical Management Program : Cortica's NPs have the opportunity, if desired to also work with our cognitive and behavioral child neurologists and pediatricians to provide ongoing care for attention, sleep, headaches, and challenging behavior, medication management as well as medical follow-ups We'd love to hear from you if: You are enthusiastic about transforming ASD/NDD care delivery to meet the increasing demands of this impacted population and their families. You are warm, compassionate, effect

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