Citizens Memorial Hospital is seeking a
full-time Nurse Practitioner to join our busy Pediatric Walk-In Clinic. This provider will care for infants, children, and adolescents with acute illnesses and minor injuries while improving same-day access, therefore, reducing unnecessary emergency department visits.
Position SummaryThe Nurse Practitioner evaluates, diagnoses, and treats pediatric patients with same-day and acute needs. The provider works closely with physicians, nurses, and medical assistants, to provide safe, timely, and pediatric care.
This is a Full-Time Role Monday-Friday 8 am - 6 pm and two Saturdays per month 8 am to noon.Key Responsibilities- Evaluate and treat common pediatric illnesses and minor injuries.
- Order and interpret appropriate laboratory tests and imaging.
- Prescribe medications using evidence-based pediatric guidelines.
- Perform approved minor procedures based on training and privileges.
- Recognize patients requiring physician consultation or a higher level of care.
- Provide clear discharge instructions and follow-up recommendations.
- Complete documentation and test-result follow-up promptly.
- Support efficient patient flow during high-volume periods.
- Participate in quality, safety, and patient-experience initiatives.
- Provide extended-hour and Saturday coverage as scheduled.
Qualifications- Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program
- Current APRN license and national board certification
- Pediatric Nurse Practitioner certification preferred
- Family Nurse Practitioner candidates considered with strong pediatric experience
- Current BLS certification; PALS required or obtained within the designated timeframe
- Eligibility for credentialing and prescriptive authority
- Pediatric, urgent care, emergency, or walk-in experience preferred
Measures of Success- Safe, evidence-based pediatric care
- Appropriate testing, prescribing, and escalation decisions
- Timely documentation and follow-up
- Efficient patient throughput
- Positive patient and caregiver experience
- Dependable attendance and schedule coverage
- Strong teamwork and communication
Benefits include:- Competitive hourly wage
- Annual merit increases
- Full suite of insurance benefits available for family
- Malpractice Insurance
- Annual CME allowance with paid CME time available too
- PTO
- NHSC site for tax-free student loan assistance
- Long Term Disability Insurance
- 403b Retirement with CMH Match
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Alyson Ankrom at 417-328-6238 or by email at:
[email protected].
Keywords:Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Pediatric PA, Pediatric APP, Peds NP, PNP
