Bilingual Pediatric Nurse Practitioner

QUALIFICATIONS:

• An unrestricted License to practice as a Pediatric Advance Practice Nurse with prescriptive authority in the State of Texas
• Must have a Doctorate, Master in Nursing
• 3 years of experience as a certified Pediatric Advanced Practice Nurse
• Certified BLS or BLS equivalent
• Bilingual – English/Spanish

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides medical services for patients from birth until 18 years of age, as delegated by the supervising Physician and Chief Medical Officer.
• Prescribe medications and make recommendations for other forms of treatment.
• Maintains medical expertise and competency as well as demonstrates a thorough knowledge of procedures to deliver quality primary medical care. Provides medical sessions, as scheduled, in direct patient care at the health center.
• Examines, diagnoses treats and/or refers patients for appropriate specialty care services.
• Maintains a problem-oriented health record for each patient seen in accordance with the health center’s established information management policies and procedures.
• Completes patient charts as required by health center rules not to exceed 72 hours after the patient is seen.
• Perform, order, and interpret diagnostic studies and medical protocols.
• Reviews all lab and x-ray reports for patients under his/her care on a timely basis and makes medical management decisions appropriately. Follows appropriate standards of care for each patient.
• Provide education and support to patients and receive and address patient’s questions and problems.
• Collaborates with Chief Medical Director, Physicians, other Mid-Level Providers, Clinical Quality Manager, Site Supervisor, Medical Assistants, Front Desk Staff, and other team members to assess the needs of clients.
• Participates in the review and development of patient care policies, including health maintenance schedules and continuity of care. Serves as a resource and positive, proactive leader for the department.
• Ensures that patient and family/significant others are educated about diagnosis and the plan of care. Acts as a resource for facilitating communication when necessary.
• Participates in the evaluation of products, procedures, and patient care standards.
• Participates in conferences, workshops in specified health promotion, and education and/or prevention programs as needed; attends and participates in clinic meetings/departmental meetings and other clinic functions as required by the Health Center.
• Accepts responsibility for remaining current with health care trends and information that impact the medical practice.
• Performs other duties as assigned including filling in for other providers at other sites during their absences.
• All Health Center staff members have emergency and disaster response responsibilities. Participates in all safety programs which may include assignment to an emergency response team.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $115,000.00 - $125,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Pediatrics

Standard shift:

• Day shift

Weekly schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• Clinic
• In-person

Language:

• English and Spanish (Required)

License/Certification:

• Certified Nurse Practitioner (Required)

Work Location: In person