Nurse Practitioner - Inpatient Pediatrics - Casual

Company :

Allegheny Health Network

Job Description : 

GENERAL OVERVIEW:

This job is an integral part of the care delivery system working together to provide a healing environment, by placing our customers first.   The incumbent provides primary healthcare services for non-acute or chronic health conditions in specific populations in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice and with the policies, values, and mission of the organization within the CRNP scope of practice.  Work is performed in an inpatient setting dedicated to Pediatrics, 24/7 coverage shifts, weekend, and on-call coverage on a rotational basis, as required.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides comprehensive, evidence-based patient care for acute patients within a pediatric inpatient setting. This includes conducting thorough daily rounds, performing advanced medical history and physical assessments, formulating, and implementing patient-centered treatment plans, interpreting diagnostic test results, and facilitating safe and effective discharge planning.(25%)

• Facilitates seamless communication and coordination of patient care activities with patients, families, community health services, and the entire interdisciplinary healthcare team to ensure continuity of care and optimal patient experience.(15%)

• Collaborates proactively with the attending physician and interdisciplinary team to develop and refine pediatric patient care plans. Seeks physician consultation and guidance for clinical decisions that extend beyond the CRNP's scope of practice or knowledge base, ensuring optimal patient safety and outcomes.(10%)

• Prepares written prescription orders for drugs as defined in the written agreement between the CRNP and the supervising physician(s).(10%)

• Assesses the specific learning needs of patients and their families, delivering culturally sensitive and age-appropriate education regarding their condition, treatment plan, and self-care strategies to promote understanding and active participation in their recovery.(10%)

• Triages pediatric patient telephone calls, provides monitoring and continuity of care.  Ensures timely documentation of all pediatric patient encounters, interventions, and outcomes in the electronic health record, adhering to all regulatory and institutional standards for inpatient care of acute and chronic conditions.(10%)

• Participates in, develops, and implements performance and/or quality improvement initiatives. Ensures compliance with all regulatory agencies.(10%)

• May perform other duties such as daily rounding of patients, manage outpatient concerns and any other duty specific to specialty.(10%)

• Performs all other duties as assigned or required

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required

• MSN from the practicing State Board of Nursing Approved Master's Program

• National Board Certification for Nurse Practitioners through an accredited association

• Practicing-state licensure as a Nurse Practitioner

Preferred

• None

Additional Employment Requirements:

• Prescriptive Authority from the practicing state Within 60 days of hire

• Drug Enforcement Agency Licensure Within 60 days of hire

• CPR– American Heart Association

• PALS certification within 90 days of hire

• Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate

• Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate

• Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate

Disclaimer: The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.
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