Pediatric Nurse Practitioner - Urgent Care at Texas Children's Careers

Houston, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

09 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

08 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Assessment, Diagnosis, Treatment, Education, Documentation, Communication, Collaboration, Patient Care, BLS Certification, PALS Certification, Nursing Licensure, Master's Degree, Independent Responsibilities, Service Philosophy, Operational Concerns

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

We are searching for a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner -- someone who works well in a fast-paced setting. In this position, you will work under the supervision of the site physician(s) and work collaboratively with other members of the health care team to render age-appropriate care. Practicing under established protocols, the NP assumes independent responsibilities in the assessment, diagnosis, and initiation of treatment and procedures. Skills & Requirements • Master’s degree in nursing required • RN license from the Texas Board of Nursing or Nursing licensure Compact required • PNP certification from the Texas Board of Nursing required • BLS or PALS certification from the American Heart Association required Job Duties & Responsibilities • Works independently to assess, diagnose, treat, and educate patients, consulting with physician as needed • Documents information in patient’s chart regarding assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and education • Provides verbal and/or written information regarding treatment regimens in language that is understandable and appropriate for the patient and/or caregiver • Records diagnosis/CPT in an accurate, timely manner to ensure prompt posting of charges per site protocol • Participates in site meetings and provides input to address patient care issues or operational concerns • Participates in site meetings and provides input to address patient care issues or operational concerns • Demonstrates service philosophies to patients and families Texas Children’s Urgent Care offers high-quality, efficient and affordable after-hours patient care in nine convenient community locations across the greater Houston area. Texas Children’s Urgent Care has also expanded to serve the children and families of Austin, Texas, with its first community location in South Austin. Staffed by board-certified pediatricians who have privileges at Texas Children’s Hospital, our Urgent Care team can diagnose and treat a wide variety of common pediatric ailments, illnesses and conditions, including: asthma, strep throat, fever, minor burns, influenza, ear infections, allergic reactions and more. We also provide procedures such as antibiotic injections, breathing treatments, fracture care and splinting, IV (intravenous) fluids, lab services, laceration repair and x-rays on-site. To join our community of 15,000+ dedicated team members, visit texaschildrenspeople.org for career opportunities. Texas Children’s is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants and employees are considered and evaluated for positions at Texas Children's without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.

Responsibilities

The Pediatric Nurse Practitioner works independently to assess, diagnose, treat, and educate patients while consulting with physicians as needed. They also document patient information and participate in site meetings to address patient care issues.