ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Responsible for providing safe, comprehensive and compassionate clinical care
Assesses patient, synthesizes and analyzes data, orders diagnostic tests and therapeutic treatments, and evaluates clinical outcomes
Seeks and integrates the perspectives of interprofessional team members in developing and implementing the plan of care
Performs diagnostic and therapeutic procedures; prescribes medications and complex medical regimes while monitoring for desired and adverse outcomes, specific to the infant / child with high risk, complex acute, critical, or chronic conditions
Applies evidence based medicine pertinent to neonatal / pediatric populations
Continuously evaluates the relationships among access, cost, quality, safety and their influence on healthcare outcomes and sustainability
Assumes leadership role to establish and monitor standards of practice and to improve patient care through sharing knowledge, leading teams and developing programs
Constant consideration of childs development, familys readiness and resources when translating health information, education and support
Demonstrate understanding of internal and external rules, regulations and legislation as it relates to APP practice, licensure, certification and billing compliance
Maintains accurate log of credentialed procedures performed. Demonstrates competency and expertise when performing credentialed procedures / specialty skills
Serves as an advocate for the needs of the children and their families across the health care continuum ensuring the best patient / family experience possible
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Satisfy all relevant criteria and qualifications outlined in the Medical Staff Policy on Allied Health Professional, required to be credentialed
Maintains practice agreement with service of specialty, and practices within framework of respective scope of practice
Must be knowledgeable in billing regulation practices to include documentation requirements / CPT coding regulations
Knowledge of physical, mental, developmental, emotional and social needs of the neonate, infant, toddler, pre-school, school age and adolescent patients
Maintains current knowledge and skill level in field through reading appropriate journals, networking, and attendance at conferences or seminars
Must be able to perform a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature, without loss of efficiency or composure, and be able to perform under stressful conditions when confronted with multiple requests, demonstrating prioritizing skills
Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work effectively with multiple disciplines
Ability to be self-directed, with minimum supervision, and detail oriented
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Masters degree from an accredited college or university in the Physician Assistants program required
Previous Advanced Practice Provider experience in pediatrics / neonatal preferred
CERTIFICATIONS / LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS :
Current and valid unrestricted Nebraska state licensure (e.g., APRN, PA, RN,) required
Current and valid Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association is required
Current and valid Pediatric Advanced Life support (PALS) required, within 6 months of hire
Maintain active Federal DEA license required. Must obtain within 6 months of hire.
Current and valid nationally recognized APP board certification required
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Satisfy all relevant criteria and qualifications outlined in the Medical Staff Policy on Allied Health Professional, required to be credentialed.
EOE / Vets / Disabled
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