Nurse Practitioner - Pediatric jobs in Alabama
Nurse Practitioner - Pediatric works in collaboration with physicians to manage care for patients in a pediatric setting. Orders, interprets, and records results of clinical tests and reports results to physicians. Being a Nurse Practitioner - Pediatric prescribes medications and makes recommendations for other therapeutic forms of treatment. Requires a master's degree. Additionally, Nurse Practitioner - Pediatric requires Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP). Requires Registered Nurse (RN). Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. Nurse Practitioner - Pediatric's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
- Chenega Corporation EH&F
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Maxwell, AL
FULL_TIME
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Summary
C2 ALAKSA, LLC
Maxwell AFB, AL
The Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP) will be the Primary Care Manager (PCM) for a panel of up to 1,300 patients. As a PCM, the PNP will be the primary person responsible for the management of the health and wellness of his/her assigned patients.
Responsibilities- Direct, perform, or assist in the instruction of other health care professionals within the scope of the clinical privileges or responsibilities. Examine, diagnose, treat, or prescribe courses of treatment within the scope of training, experience, and privileges.
- Provide preventive and health maintenance care, including annual physicals, positive health behaviors, and self-care skills through education and counseling.
- Technically direct and teach other staff, provide evidenced-based educational lectures and participate in in-service training to staff members.
- Order diagnostic tests as applicable as well as request consultation or referral with appropriate physicians, clinics, or other health care providers.
- Provide a full range of primary care pediatric nurse practitioner services in accordance with privileges granted by the military treatment facility (MTF).
- Perform routine developmental screenings.
- Diagnose and treat common childhood illnesses.
- Provide anticipatory guidance regarding common child health concerns.
- Provide childhood immunizations.
- Perform school and sports physicals.
- Perform therapeutic procedures and prescribe pediatric treatment and medications based on assessment results and standards of care within the scope of practice of a pediatric nurse practitioner as defined and approved on the provider privileges list. Privileges scope of care and standards of practice guidelines are as defined by the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP).
- Examine, diagnose, and treat acute episodic and chronic diseases, minor traumas and behavioral/psychological problems of newborns, infants, children, and adolescents up to age 18 years.
- Identify and manage specific pediatric illnesses.
- Prepare and review case histories and clinical records of newborns, infants, children, and adolescents up to age 18 years. Secures a health and developmental history from the patient or parent; records findings and makes critical evaluation.
- Examine patients and determine need for radiological and clinical examinations.
- Laboratory test and interpret examination findings and test results. Also, perform or request special screening and developmental tests and interpret the results. Provide notification to patients of results and adjust the treatment plans as clinically warranted.
- Evaluate total health care needs of patients and develop a plan to meet these needs. Teach patients and family membes different ways to maintain or improve their health status.
- Provide healthcare and preventative services to pediatric patients and their family members, including age specific anticipatory guidance in growth and development, nutrition, common illnesses, safety, and discipline.
- Evaluate clinical practice and collaborate with health care team members as the PCM to improve patient delivery for an empanelment of pediatric patients.
- Make appropriate referrals to general pediatrician, family practice physician, and/or specialty physician as warranted.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Master’s Degree in Nursing
- Graduate from an academic program, within the nursing specialty field of study that is accredited by a regional or national nursing accrediting agency recognized by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
- Certified as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner by the Pediatric Nursing Certification Board (PNCB), American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), or the recognized national nursing certification organization in Pediatrics as appropriate.
- Possess and maintain an active, valid, and unrestricted license (with no limitations, stipulations or pending adverse actions) for advanced practice nursing from any state or territory of the United States or District of Columbia. Provider must comply with their state nursing license with collaborating physician requirements.
- Possess or be able to transfer and maintain an active, valid, current, and unrestricted State Controlled Substance License in order to obtain a DEA.
- Possess and maintain a current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Possess and maintain a current certification in Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Minimum two (2) years’ experience within the past three (3) years in a pediatric clinic
- Knowledge of computer applications/software to include Microsoft Office programs including Outlook (e-mail), and internet familiarity.
- Knowledge of medical privacy and confidentiality (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act [HIPAA]) and accreditation standards of Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC) and The Joint Commission (TJC), and the Clinical Practice Guidelines (CPGs).
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
- Possess skill and tact to communicating with people who may be physically or mentally ill, uncooperative, fearful, emotionally distraught, and occasionally dangerous.
- Knowledge and experience, or demonstrate comprehension during training, with software and databases currently employed at the MTF (e.g., Microsoft Office, Access, Excel, and PowerPoint; Medical Health System’s (MHS) Genesis.
- Possess skills with computer program literacy to collect and analyze data.
- Knowledge and experience in Patient Advocacy, Patient Privacy, and Customer Relations.
- Ability to apply critical thinking skills and expertise in resolving complicated healthcare, social, interpersonal, and financial patient situations.
- Possess organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills to articulate medical requirements to patients, families/caregivers, medical and non-medical staff in a professional and courteous way.
- Nurse Practitioners must meet all credentialing requirements for the MTF where they will be providing services.
- Ability to input, extract and format data from established databases Preferred.
- Familiarity with Department of Defense (DoD), Federal, State, non-profit healthcare systems and organizations, to include DoD Tri-Service Military Healthcare Systems, TRICARE purchased care system, Medicare, Medicaid, and the Veterans Administration (VA) Preferred
- Ability to obtain T3 clearance.
- While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee may use repeated motions that include the arms, wrists, hands and/or fingers. The employee is occasionally required to walk, stand, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
- 14 Days Ago
Pediatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
- Christ Health Center
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Birmingham, AL
FULL_TIME
- DescriptionChrist Health Center, located in Birmingham, Alabama, is currently seeking a dedicated and compassionate Pediatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner to join their team of healthcare professi...
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- Pediatric Dental Anesthesia Associates
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Birmingham, AL
PART_TIME
- Looking for an enthusiastic, highly motivated, team centered lead nurse to help lead our team! NO nights, NO weekends, NO holidays! Are you looking for a new, exciting career with great potential and ...
- 4 Days Ago
Nurse Practitioner
- URGENT TEAM MANAGEMENT LLC
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Hoover, AL
FULL_TIME
- Bonus up to $5,000***Physicians Care is looking for dedicated, compassionate, and experienced Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants to join our dynamic healthcare team at our centers in Hoover,...
- 2 Days Ago
Nurse Practitioner
- ThermoLift, Inc.
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Homewood, AL
FULL_TIME
- At AllerVie Health, our team members are unified around our mission to help patients achieve and maintain optimal health and quality of life - free from the symptoms and suffering of allergies, asthma...
- 2 Days Ago
Nurse Practitioner
- Monogram Health
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Dothan, AL
FULL_TIME
- Job Description: Nurse Practitioner Monogram Health is looking for skilled Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants eager for the opportunity to make a difference in patients' lives. The Advanced ...
- 4 Days Ago
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Nurse Practitioner - Pediatrics
- Brockton Neighborhood Health Center
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Brockton, MA
- Job Description Job Description BROCKTON NEIGHBORHOOD HEALTH CENTER 63 MAIN STREETBROCKTON, MA 0230 Nurse Practitioner -...
- 6/11/2024 12:00:00 AM
Nurse Practitioner - Pediatric Gastroenterology
- Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
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Hershey, PA
- Penn State Health - Hershey Medical Center Location: US:PA:Hershey Work Type: Full Time FTE: 1.0 Shift: Varied Hours: 8a...
- 6/11/2024 12:00:00 AM
Nurse Practitioner (Pediatrics - Developmental/Behavioral)
- Catholic Health Services
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Babylon, NY
- Overview Pediatric Excellence for Healthy, Happy Children Clinical excellence and compassionate care make for a winning ...
- 6/11/2024 12:00:00 AM
Nurse Practitioner ( Pediatrics)
- Comprehensive Health Center of Orlando
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Orlando, FL
- Job Description Job Description Comprehensive Health Center of Orlando is a Family Practice who offer a multitude of ser...
- 6/10/2024 12:00:00 AM
Nurse Practitioner - Pediatrics
- Baylor Scott & White Health
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Austin, TX
- JOB SUMMARY The Nurse Practitioner - Pediatrics - Primary Care is a licensed, certified, non-physician healthcare provid...
- 6/10/2024 12:00:00 AM
Nurse Practitioner Pediatrics - Philadelphia
- Castor Pediatrics
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Philadelphia, PA
- Job Description Job Description Privately owned pediatric office seeking a full time or near full time CRNP or FNP. Comp...
- 6/7/2024 12:00:00 AM
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner - Pediatrics
- Kids Health First
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Dawsonville, GA
- Exciting Opportunity for Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Are you a dedicated and caring Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner ea...
- 6/7/2024 12:00:00 AM
Nurse Practitioner - Pediatrics Critical Care
- Hiring Now!
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Albany, NY
- 43 New Scotland Avenue Albany, NY 12208 Department/Unit: Pediatrics Critical Care Work Shift: Day (United States of Amer...
- 6/7/2024 12:00:00 AM
About Alabama
Alabama (/ˌæləˈbæmə/) is a state in the southeastern region of the United States. It is bordered by Tennessee to the north, Georgia to the east, Florida and the Gulf of Mexico to the south, and Mississippi to the west. Alabama is the 30th largest by area and the 24th-most populous of the U.S. states. With a total of 1,500 miles (2,400 km) of inland waterways, Alabama has among the most of any state.
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Income Estimation for Nurse Practitioner - Pediatric jobs
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Nurse Practitioner - Pediatric in Greensboro, NC
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Nurse Practitioner - Pediatric in Cincinnati, OH
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