Nurse Practitioner - WUCA Nash Pediatrics

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Scheduled Hours 40 Position Summary Nash Pediatrics is seeking an experienced full-time Pediatric Nurse Practitioner to join our busy pediatric practice in North St. Louis. We offer competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package and the opportunity to work with a community that holds families at the core of what we do. We have assembled a dependable, kind staff including providers Dr. Alison Nash and Andrea Mouldon, PNP who build long-term relationships by providing excellent healthcare. Strong preference will be given to candidates who have a history of demonstrating these characteristics in their current and previous positions. Together, we are committed to following our mission for three generations of providing excellent pediatric care, from our family to yours, in our community. We aim to create a place to nurture families as they grow. Our unique expertise will help patients through each stage of development from birth through college. This full-time position offers set hours from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Thursday and Fridays 8:00 AM to 11:30 AM, with no travel or weekend requirements. Our clinic values collaboration, teamwork, and a patient-centered approach. If you are a dedicated and compassionate provider looking for a rewarding career in a supportive and collegial environment, we encourage you to apply. Job Description Primary Duties & Responsibilities: Provides direct patient care to include obtaining patient history, performing patient assessment via observation, interview and examination; orders, performs and interprets diagnostic studies; performs preventative health assessments, screenings, immunizations and care; provides direct treatment and management of acute and chronic disease conditions; develops and implements patient-centered plan of care in collaboration with physicians, patients, consultants, nurses, ancillary care providers and others as appropriate to the patient's condition. Manages health conditions via prescriptive authority or referral to other healthcare providers or community resources; may perform diagnostic or therapeutic interventions consistent with certification and state regulations. May bill for services covered by collaborative practice agreement. Provides counseling and education of patients and their families/caregivers concerning preventative health, treatment options and community resources. Monitors/ensures accuracy of patient medical records; maintains all required reports, records, statistics, etc. Maintains a safe, comfortable and therapeutic environment for patients/families in accordance with established clinic/hospital standards. Provides management services for clinical research study projects; monitors participating subjects, including medication administration and family/patient education. Works in accordance with established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance programs, and safety, environmental and infection control standards. Regularly participates in constant quality improvement and process improvement activities centered on the goal of providing exceptional, evidence-based patient care. Enhances professional growth and development through educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings and workshops. Working Conditions: Job Location/Working Conditions Normal office environment Exposure to blood-borne pathogens Exposure to chemicals Requires protective devices Dust, dirt, grease or other disagreeable elements Patient care setting Direct patient care setting Physical Effort Typically sitting at desk or table Typically standing or walking Typically bending, crouching, stooping Using tools requiring high dexterity Occasional lifting (25 lbs or less) Equipment Office equipment Lab/research equipment Clinical/diagnostic equipment The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time. Required Qualifications Education: M.S.N. - Master Of Science In Nursing - Nurse Practitioner Certifications /Professional Licenses : The list below may include all acceptable certifications, professional licenses and issuers. More than one credential, certification or professional license may be required depending on the role. Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) - Missouri Division of Professional Registration, Basic Life Support - American Heart Association, Basic Life Support - American Red Cross, Certified Nurse Practitioner - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Certified Nurse Practitioner - Missouri Division of Professional Registration Work Experience: No specific work experience is required for this position

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