Job Description

At Children’s, the region’s only full-service pediatric healthcare center, our people make us the very best for kids. Come cultivate your passion, purpose and professional development in an environment of excellence and inclusion, where team members are supported and deeply valued. Opportunities for career growth abound as we grow our services and spaces, including the cutting-edge Hubbard Center for Children. Join our highly engaged, caring team—and join us in providing brighter, healthier tomorrows for the children we serve. Children's is committed to diversity and inclusion. We are an equal opportunity employer including veterans and people with disabilities.

A Brief Overview
Responsible for providing comprehensive health care based on scope of practice for an advanced practice registered nurse within the specialty of pediatrics and in collaboration with the physician(s) within the office and in accordance with organization's policies and procedures.

Essential Functions

• In collaboration with physician(s), assesses patient, synthesizes and analyzes data, orders diagnostic tests and therapeutic treatments, and evaluates clinical outcomes. * Completes an accurate assessment (history and physical examination) of the pediatric patient. * Syntheses and analyses data obtained through assessment to develop a comprehensive plan of care that is individualized and reflects patient care needs and includes interventions and treatments to attain expected outcomes. * Implements plan by writing appropriate medical orders. * Uses jointly approved protocols appropriately, if required. * Evaluates and revises plan as indicated by changes in patient condition or needs. * Communicates medical plan to caregivers, staff members and physicians. * Demonstrates proper use of laboratory and x-ray to assist in diagnosis and interprets results correctly. * Demonstrates understanding of caregiver dynamics involved in the ill pediatric patient. * Utilizes the nursing process to meet the development and psychosocial needs of the pediatric patient/caregiver. * Assesses the educational needs of patients/caregivers and develops/implements the educational plan in collaboration with other healthcare professionals. * Prescribes controlled substances related to the patient’s health conditions within the scope of practice of the advanced practice registered nurse and according to state statutes. * Responds appropriately in crisis situations or life-threatening emergencies. Uses sound medical/clinical judgment during care for the pediatric patient. * Consults/collaborates with physicians as indicated. * Uses jointly approved protocols to guide decision making, if required. * Stays within Scope of Practice. * Documents assessments, plan of care, interventions and patient response to treatment. Assumes leadership role to establish and monitor standards of practice to improve patient care including recommending ways to improve clinical practice, participation in related educational activities, utilizes and/or participates in research, participation in professional organizations and performance improvement teams, and incorporation of new clinical information into practice. * Serves as a role model for staff by facilitating, supporting, mentoring, taking initiative, and practicing proactive problem solving. * Serves as a reliable and visible resource for staff. * Conducts or utilizes research and new clinical information to recommend ways to improve clinical practice. * Participates in educational activities and networking related to practice. * Seeks experiences and learning opportunities related to practice. * Participates in professional organizations. * Serves on Performance Improvement teams as needed. * Assures that clinical practice meets national standards of pediatric healthcare. * Coordinates project or program development and effective implementation Prescribes therapeutic measures and medications according to the State of Nebraska APRN/NP Statutes, as approved in his/her individualized Scope of Service, according to organization's policy. * Dispenses, incident to practice only, sample medications, which are provided by the manufacturer and are provided at no charge to the patient. * Prescribes therapeutic measures and medications, except controlled substances listed as Schedule II, related to health conditions within scope of practice. * Directs other team members in the delivery of patient care as determined by the needs of the patient.
• Regular attendance at work is an essential function of the job.
• Perform physical requirements as described in the Physical Requirements section

Education Qualifications

• Master's Degree from an accredited college or university in nursing and completed an approved advanced practice registered nurse program in the specialty of pediatrics Required or
• Doctoral from an accredited college or university in nursing and completed an approved advanced practice registered nurse program in the specialty of pediatrics Required

Experience Qualifications

• Previous clinical experience in pediatrics Preferred

Skills and Abilities

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

Licenses and Certifications

• Health ServicesCPNP - Cert Peds Nurse Practitioner Upon Hire Required or
• CPNP-AC - Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner - Acute Care (if working at the Council Bluffs clinic location) Upon Hire Required and
• BLS - Basic Life Support from the American Heart Association Upon Hire Required and
• DEA License within 30 Days Required
• PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support within 90 Days Required

Children’s is the very best for kids and the very best for your career! At Children’s, we put YOU first so together, we can improve the life of every child!

At Children’s Nebraska, our mission is to improve the life of every child through exceptional care, advocacy, research and education. As the state’s only full-service pediatric healthcare center, we provide comprehensive, holistic care to our patients and families—from primary and specialty care to behavioral health services and everything in between. Dedicated to a People First culture, we foster an environment with joy, belonging, wellbeing, learning and growth. Turn your passion into purpose and make a difference where it matters most.