Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Part Time

Job Details

Obtains complete medical history from patient, and/or family, and/or previous medical records, etc. Explains treatment to patients and families. Provides culturally sensitive health education and counseling for patients, parents, and teachers as deemed appropriate.

• Obtains complete medical history from patient, and/or family, and/or previous medical records.
• Explains treatment to patients and families.
• Provides culturally sensitive health education and counseling for patients, parents, and teachers as deemed appropriate.

• Consults with physicians and other members of the health care team as necessary.
• Facilitates communication between the members of the health care team, including clinical and non-clinical staff.
• Performs other necessary duties as required by the Johnson Health Center to meet the goal of providing primary health care services.

• Assesses, diagnoses, implements treatment, evaluates and monitors patients' health status.
• Performs complete physical examinations on patients.
• Orders routine and diagnostic lab and x‑ray studies based on clinical guidelines and medical judgment.
• Diagnoses acute and chronic illness on the basis of clinical findings, laboratory and x‑ray reports, and/or the results of other diagnostic procedures according to approved protocols.
• Formulates, initiates and monitors patient management plans for patients assigned to the Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, using protocols and/or consultation with a supervising physician.
• Provides routine preventive physical examinations for children birth to age 18 years.
• Refers patients requiring hospitalization or assessment and management of conditions to supervising physicians, emergency department physicians, or appropriate specialists.
• Renders emergency care and treatment including cardiopulmonary resuscitation, starting I‑V fluids, and ordering of appropriate emergency medications. Sutures lacerations and addresses acute orthopedic injury with splinting if within provider’s scope of care.
• Stresses the importance of preventive health care measures and provides educational materials to support diagnosis and treatment.
• Participates in the pediatric on‑call rotation and works in immediate care clinic on Saturday.
• Performs other necessary duties as required by the Johnson Health Center to meet the goals of providing primary health care.
• Physical attendance is an essential element of the job and necessary to perform the essential functions of the Pediatric Nurse Practitioner position.

• Reviews other providers’ notes as per the "Chart Review Policy" of the Johnson Health Center.
• Maintains all patient records to comply with required standards, reviews records regularly and obtains physician counter signatures where necessary.
• Closes all patient charts within 72 hours and conducts regular review of all other patient charts.

• Attends all medical staff meetings, huddles, and participates in the Johnson Health Center QI program.

• Attends all mandatory OSHA infection control seminars, and follows general OSHA guidelines for infection control, including "Universal Precautions".
• Abides by all Johnson Health Center infection control policies, including acute response measures in the setting of a public health concern or disease outbreak.

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• Staff member will abide by the Code of conduct as documented in the Corporate Compliance Manual.
• Must demonstrate a personal and professional commitment to Johnson Health Center and its mission.
• Treats all patients and staff with dignity and respect, mindful of the cultural differences of the diverse population we serve.
• Assures that any job functions that are added or changed as organizational needs required by Management are performed accurately, completely, and efficiently.
• Keeps professional licenses required for the position current and up to date. Obtains all continuing education required for license renewal.

Staff members must actively demonstrate dedication and commitment to the core…