Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant- Pediatric Neurology Clinic

Job Description Summary

Full-Time position, Monday - Friday dayshift hours. Position may travel between East & West Boys Town Campuses. Qualified individuals will provide medical services to patients in the pediatric neurology clinic.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES

• Provides individualized medical care to patients in the ambulatory clinic setting which includes collection of relevant patient history, physical and/or mental health assessment, evaluation, diagnosis and treatment.
• Demonstrates age specific competencies in the provision of care.
• Orders necessary diagnostic tests relevant to patient condition and utilizes results to determine appropriate treatment for the patient.
• Completes timely, thorough documentation of the patient visit in the electronic medical record.
• Orders pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatments indicated in management of the acute illness or health condition.
• Responds to onsite emergencies and provides prompt, and appropriate care until EMS arrives.
• Provides relevant education and discharge instructions to the patient/family related to the acute presenting illness or health condition and need for follow-up.
• Consults with physician and hospitalists as needed.
• Other Duties This job description incorporates the essential functions and duties required for this position. However, other duties may be required and assigned at times and as determined by a supervisor in order to meet the needs of the organization.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS FOR NURSE PRACTITIONER

• Master's degree in nursing with previous clinical experience in a health care setting.
• Licensed as an Advanced Nurse Practitioner in the State of Nebraska.
• Experience using an electronic medical record.
• CPR certification.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS FOR PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT

• Bachelor of Science degree and graduate of an AMA approved Physician Assistant program.
• Current certification by the National Commission of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) and current PA license to practice in the State of Nebraska.
• CPR certification.

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