Pediatric Nurse Practitioner/'Physician Assistant

Qualifications

• Master of Science in Nursing or Doctoral Degree Program required.
• 2-3 years of pediatric experience preferred.
• Registered Nurse in Missouri and Kansas with ARNP License.
• Completion of a recognized nurse practitioner program in Pediatrics or Family Medicine.
• Ability to work with a culturally diverse population.
• Team-oriented mindset.
• Licensure through the National Council Licensure Examination.

Responsibilities

• Conduct health assessments on pediatric patients with acute and chronic conditions.
• Develop diagnosis impressions and treatment plans in collaboration with physicians.
• Provide health education and counseling to individuals and groups.
• Participate in interdisciplinary patient staffing.
• Coordinate with Swope Health Services departments and community organizations.
• Integrate healthcare and health education in the Continuum of Care process.
• Order, perform, and interpret routine laboratory tests.
• Create health promotion and maintenance plans, including disease prevention and counseling.
• Care for complicated patients under physician supervision.
• Arrange referrals to other healthcare team members as needed.

Benefits

• Medical benefits including Health Savings Account option, dental, and vision.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Company-paid life insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, and Short- and Long-Term Disability.
• Flexible Spending Account.
• 20 days of Paid Days Off annually from the first day of employment.
• Nine annual company-paid holidays and one paid personal day.