Pediatric Nurse Practitioner

1 month ago


houston, United States Pediatrix Medical Group Full time
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner - Acute Care

Overview We have an amazing opportunity for an Acute Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner to join a team of Pediatricians and PNPs to provide on-going pediatric medical management for primarily chronic rehabilitation and psychiatric patients with occasional acute/episodic patients. You will work closely with Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation team, Psychiatry team and Pulmonologist to coordinate, implement and monitor plan of care. Enjoy a flexible schedule while doing what you love most- helping at risk children. Flexible work schedule of 15-16 shifts per month, 8-9 am to 4-5 pm with overnight remote call 7 nights per month. Average daily census of 15-20 patients per provider. Ability to work Per Diem extra shifts at other Pediatrix staffed locations throughout the Houston area. Responsibilities Responsibilities: * Perform physical exams on all patients * Conduct independent and supervised rounding on the unit * Perform relevant patient evaluations and assessments, including monitoring and ordering medications * Order appropriate laboratory, diagnostic and radiographic tests, and interprets results * Coordinate, direct and implement the patient's plan of care * Attend all pertinent patient meetings, including weekly master treatment planning meetings, family meetings, placement meeting and insurance meetings. * Provide chronic and episodic care, under the supervision of a physician * Respond to emergency situations * Obtain a comprehensive developmental and physical health history on patients as documented in the patient's medical record within 24 hours of new admission * Prepare patients for successful discharge and re-entry into the community by prescribing appropriate medications, establishing discharge care and documenting discharge summary * Daily bill on patients * Work collaboratively with other members of the health care team, including PMR team, Psychiatry team, dietician, RT, nursing, rehab staff * Consult with patient outside providers, coordinate care and follow-up on medical recommendations * Perform within the scope of practice prescribed by licensure and certification Qualifications * Current APRN national specialty certification * Minimum of a master's degree * Must be Acute Care Certified Benefits and Compensation Our clinicians enjoy a competitive compensation package with many locations offering sign on bonuses, relocation and tuition reimbursement. Benefits for Full Time employee and qualified dependents: * Health Insurance including prescription drugs * Dental Insurance * Vision Insurance * Life Insurance * Short- and Long-Term disability options * Employee stock purchase program - 15% discount* * 401k with company match * Pre-tax Health Savings Account (HSA) * Pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) * Aflac Hospital, Critical Illness and Accident plans * Identity Protection * Employee Assistance Program (EAP) * Part Time Regular employee classifications also receive this benefit Available to part-time regular and part-time casual employees age 21 and over About Us Pediatrix Medical Group is one of the nation's leading providers of highly specialized health care for women, babies and children. Since 1979, Pediatrix has grown from a single neonatology practice to a national, multispecialty medical group. Pediatrix-affiliated clinicians are committed to providing coordinated, compassionate and clinically excellent services to women, babies and children across the continuum of care, both in hospital settings and office-based practices. The group's high-quality, evidence-based care is bolstered by significant investments in research, education, quality-improvement and safety initiatives. Please Note: Fraudulent job postings/job scams are becoming increasingly common. All genuine Pediatrix job postings can be found through the Pediatrix Careers site: /careers. Pediatrix is an Equal Opportunity Employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.



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